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Band 6+: Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to how it should be celebrated. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event • suggest a suitable venue • make recommendations as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band

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Dear friend,

I hope this letter find you well. I have heard that your anniversary is coming! I have plenty of suggestions for you. I would be glad to help you!

First, I believe you should host a fancy dress party! This is a big day for you, and you should definitely make the most out of it! If you want to, I can also suggest you the designer stores where you can find yourself a perfect fit for such occasion.

Second, I advise you to reserve a space in a nice restaraunt for such event. I do have a suggestion for a restaraunt as well. If I remember correctly, there is a gorgeous place located in downtown that is close to the riverside. I imagine the view is going to be spectacular!

Last, as this is your anniversary, you should consider investing in a good DJ! Also, I have seen people hiring a host for their parties, would you want something like that for your birthday as well? A host usually comes up with a tailored program which can include fun quizzes and great performances! If you would like to, I can find a nice host for your event.

Let me know if any of these suggestions were helpful! Do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything else.

With love,

Ekaterina

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 3

should: 3

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Task Response

7

The letter adequately addresses all parts of the task. The suggestions are relevant and well-explained. Minor improvements could be made to the overall structure and clarity for a higher score.

Coherence & Cohesion

6

The letter is generally easy to follow, but there are a few areas where the flow could be improved. Some sentences could be restructured for better clarity and cohesion. Paragraphing is acceptable but could be more sophisticated.

Lexical Resource

7

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, although some choices could be more precise and sophisticated. The language is generally accurate and appropriate.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6

While the letter is mostly grammatically correct, there are a few errors that affect the overall fluency and accuracy. Improving grammatical accuracy would significantly enhance the overall score.

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