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Band 7+: Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/ She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email, describe where you lived when you were a student at the university. Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation. Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation.

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Dear Kylie,

I hope you are doing well. I have come across a new that you finally got a place at the University of Musical Arts. My congratulations to you! I would be delighted to share my experience to resolve the accommodation issue.

Regarding housing, I was lucky enough to rent a small two-room flat with a friend of mine not too far from the university. The apartment was located in a lively neighborhood, close to the center of town. First of all, whether you are looking for a place to live alone or share with another person, there are some tips make it less complicated. I would search for the latest offerings on websites, such as Booking and Airbnb, which helped me a lot at that moment. I would also recommend you choose a living place close to public transport, for example, bus or mento station, which allows you to commute easily to the university. Additionally, always pay attention on the region the apartment is located, because I had to put up with my noisy neighbors and constant street works.

In case of further questions, feel free to ask me at any time. Good luck with your search!

Kind regards,

Sasha

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

place: 3

university: 3

would: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all parts of the task, describing Sasha's accommodation, recommending search methods, and warning about potential problems. However, the advice could be more detailed and specific. For example, elaborating on the types of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation would strengthen the response.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transition between ideas is smooth. However, the introduction could be more directly focused on the purpose of the email. Consider starting with a more explicit statement about providing advice on accommodation.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, appropriate for the task. Words and phrases like 'lively neighborhood,' 'commute easily,' and 'put up with' are used effectively. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more specific vocabulary related to accommodation, such as different types of housing contracts or amenities.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. There are a few instances where sentence structure could be improved for clarity and precision. For example, 'I have come across a new that you finally got a place' could be rephrased for better flow. Overall, the grammar is accurate enough to convey the message clearly.

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