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Band 9: You've been invited to a friend's wedding but unfortunately, you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend explaining why you can't make it. You should include details about: - express your happiness for them - explain your reason for not being able to attend - extend your best wishes and suggest an alternative way to celebrate with them

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Dear Madshina,

I was absolutely thrilled to receive your wedding invitation – congratulations to you both! I’m so happy for you, and I can imagine how beautiful and unforgettable your special day will be. You truly deserve all the happiness in the world.

Unfortunately,

I’m really sorry to say that I won’t be able to attend the wedding. During that time, I’ll be away

on a work trip that was planned long ago and can’t be rescheduled. I truly wish I could be there with you to share such an important moment in your life.

Even though I can’t join you on the big day, please know that I’ll be thinking of you and sending my warmest wishes for a joyful celebration and a wonderful life together. Once I’m back, I’d love to meet up – maybe we can have dinner or coffee so you can tell me all about your wedding day.Wishing you endless love, laughter, and happiness in your marriage.

With love,Aigerim

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Overall Band Score

9
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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
wedding: 3
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Task Response

9
The letter appropriately satisfies all requirements of the task. It expresses happiness, explains the reason for not attending, and extends best wishes with an alternative celebration suggestion. The tone is perfect for the context.

Coherence & Cohesion

9
The letter demonstrates excellent coherence and cohesion. The message flows effortlessly, with clear transitions between expressing happiness, explaining the reason for absence, and extending best wishes. Paragraphing is well-managed, contributing to the overall readability and logical structure of the letter.

Lexical Resource

9
The letter showcases a wide range of vocabulary used accurately and appropriately. The language is natural and sophisticated, effectively conveying emotions and information. There is a skillful use of lexical features, enhancing the overall impact of the message.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The letter exhibits a wide range of grammatical structures used with full flexibility and control. Grammar and punctuation are consistently accurate throughout the letter, contributing to the clarity and effectiveness of the communication.

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