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Band 8+: Your friend has recently started a new job. You have not spoken to them for several weeks. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: ask how their new job is going; explain why you have not contacted them recently; suggest a time when you could meet.

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Dear John,

ouch because I’l

First of all, I’m very happy to know that you got the field job you were Looking for after almost six months. So, how have the onboarding and training been going? I know you are a quick learner and can easily learn new skills.

Also, I’m really sorry that I haven’t had a chance to speak to you since last month. The main reason is that I’ve had a busy work schedule recently, and I also needed to spend time with my family. It was particularly disappointing because I was really looking forward to seeing you and spending some time with you.

As for our plans, I think it would be a great idea to visit you next weekend. It would be great if you could tell me about your new job and then we could have dinner at a nice local restaurant. I’m sure this would make things much more enjoyable, and hopefully we can spend some quality time together.

Anyway, I hope everything is going well with you. Let me know what you think when you get a chance, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

Aditya Gera

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three task points: it asks about the friend's new job, explains the lack of contact, and suggests a meeting time. The tone is friendly and appropriate. There are minor lapses, such as the opening phrase 'ouch because I'l' which appears to be a typographical error, and the phrase 'the field job' could be more natural. Overall, the response is relevant, sufficient, and well-organized. To improve, ensure the opening is clean and error-free, and consider using more varied vocabulary to enhance naturalness.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The opening, body, and closing are clearly structured, and the progression from asking about the job to explaining the lack of contact and then suggesting a meeting is logical. Cohesive devices are used effectively, though a few transitions could be smoother. For example, the opening line 'ouch because I'l' is unclear and disrupts the flow. Consider revising it to a clear greeting or a direct statement. Overall, the paragraphing is well managed, and the message is coherent.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary with appropriate and natural usage. Phrases like 'onboarding and training', 'quick learner', 'busy work schedule', and 'quality time' are used effectively. There is a minor issue with the phrase 'the field job you were Looking for' - the capitalization of 'Looking' is inconsistent, and 'field job' might be better as 'job in your field' or 'the job you were looking for'. Overall, the lexical resource is strong and conveys the intended meaning clearly. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter shows a good range of grammatical structures with mostly accurate usage. There are a few minor errors, such as the incomplete opening 'ouch because I'l' and the capitalization of 'Looking'. The rest of the letter is grammatically sound, with correct use of tenses and punctuation. To achieve a higher score, ensure that all sentences are complete and that capitalization is consistent. Overall, the grammar is accurate and does not impede understanding.

Band 8+: Your friend has recently started a new job. You have not spoken to them for several weeks. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: ask how their new job is going; explain why you have not contacted them recently; suggest a time when you could meet.

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