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Band 9: Your company is organizing a team-building weekend getaway and you want to invite a colleague. Write a letter to your colleague inviting them to the getaway. You should include details about: - the purpose of the team-building getaway and the benefits of attending - the location, date, and activities planned - what they need to bring or prepare for the weekend

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Dear Alex,

I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to invite you to our upcoming team-building weekend retreat, which I think you would really enjoy.

The main purpose of the retreat is to strengthen teamwork and improve communication among colleagues. Several activities have been planned, including problem-solving workshops, outdoor challenges, and group discussions. There will also be some informal activities such as a barbecue dinner and a quiz night, which should give us a great opportunity to relax and bond outside the office environment.

The retreat will take place at Green Valley Resort, located just outside the city, on the 15th and 16th of March. We will depart from the office at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and return by approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

You don’t need to bring much – just comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, sports shoes, and any personal essentials. All meals and accommodation will be provided by the company.

I really hope you can join us, as it would be fantastic to spend the weekend together. Please let me know if you’re interested.

Best regards,

[Javid]

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Overall Band Score

9

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

retreat: 3

activities: 3

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Task Response

9

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. All three bullet points are comprehensively addressed with relevant details. The purpose, location, date, time, required items, and planned activities are clearly outlined. The tone is consistently friendly and appropriate for a colleague. The organization is logical and easy to follow, and the language is accurate and natural.

Coherence & Cohesion

9

The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the retreat, location, date, time, and required items are clearly presented in a logical sequence. Paragraphing is skillfully managed, contributing to the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource

9

A wide range of vocabulary is used accurately and appropriately. The language is natural and sophisticated, enhancing the letter's readability and impact.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9

The letter demonstrates excellent grammatical control and accuracy. A variety of sentence structures are used effectively, and punctuation is appropriate throughout.

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