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Band 8+: your English teacher has found a new penfriend for you. Write a letter to the penfriend and introduce yourself. Tell them what you like doing in your free time. Ask your penfriend to tell you about their hobbies and interests

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Dear Harman,

I hope this letter finds you well. My English Professor introduced you to me during a lecture enquiry. I would like to take moment to cherish our friendship and make an unbreakable bond between us.

First of all, my name is Shubhkaran. I was born and raised in India and moved to Canada five years ago. I am studying Business Management and work at Lululemon as a part-time sales associate. Besides that I like to go hiking on the weekends and love to play badminton whenever I get a chance on weekdays.

In order to build our friendship, I would like to know what activities you pursue to relax your mind. As we all have hectic schedules with studies, knowing each other’s interests can help to refill our energy in our leisure time.

I look forward to meeting you, getting to know each other, and making some memories during fun activities.

Thanks,

Shubhkaran

Word Count: 155

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Overall Band Score

8.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It introduces the writer, discusses hobbies, and asks about the penfriend's interests, all in a natural and engaging manner. The tone is consistently friendly and appropriate for the context.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are generally smooth. The introduction could be more concise. For example, instead of 'I would like to take a moment to cherish our friendship and make an unbreakable bond between us,' you could say 'I am excited to start our friendship.' This makes the tone more natural.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and demonstrates a good range. Phrases like 'hectic schedules' and 'leisure time' are well-placed. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider using more varied synonyms or idiomatic expressions related to hobbies and interests.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates excellent grammatical control. There are virtually no errors in grammar or punctuation. The sentence structures are varied and appropriate, contributing to the overall clarity and effectiveness of the letter.

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