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Band 7+: Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •explain why you cannot come •give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner •suggest another time to meet Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses

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The day after your party I have a business meeting in Paris, which was initially scheduled for that afternoon. So my plan was to catch an early morning train to Paris. However, a week ago the meeting was moved forward to 9 am. This means I have to go there on the night of the celebration.

I didn’t contact you earlier because there was a slight possibility that the meeting would be cancelled altogether. Now I see that I left it for too long and might have inconvenienced you with such a late cancellation. If this is the case, I’m really sorry.

Despite not being able to come, I still have a little something for you. If you don’t have any other plans, I’d love to invite you for lunch somewhere in the city this weekend. Please let me know if you’re available.

I wish you a wonderful birthday and am looking forward to seeing you very soon.

Dear Tanya,

I was delighted to receive an invitation to your birthday party but, unfortunately, I won’t be able to come.

Lots of love,

Walter

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

meeting: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses the task, providing a clear explanation for the absence, a reason for the late notice, and a suggestion for a future meeting. The content is well-organized and relevant.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter flows smoothly and logically. The paragraphs are well-structured and contribute to the overall coherence of the message. The use of cohesive devices is effective.

Lexical Resource

7.5

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using words and phrases appropriately. The language is generally accurate and natural.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6.5

The letter displays a good command of grammar, but there are a few minor errors that do not significantly hinder comprehension.

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