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Band 5+: 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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Hello, Hope you are doing well.Firstly i would like to congratulate you on your wedding its gives me immense happiness that you are getting enagaged.I regret to inform you that I won’t be able to attend your wedding due to prior commitments.

My child is unwell, she has been suffering with weakness and low haemoglobin issues since a long time due to which she is unable to have the strength to eat walk by herself. I am taking care of her since one month and she is still undergoing treatment.I am working from home to take care of her. She needs to go to the hospital for her checkups and doctor appointments.My husband is unable to be at home due to his workload in the office so its my whole responsibility to check on her .For now she needs my complete attention for her better health.

“Unfortunately, her treatment is still ongoing, and I am unable to travel at the moment. I hope you understand my situation, and I wish you a wonderful wedding celebration.

your faithfully

su

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Overall Band Score

5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
wedding: 3
unable: 3
Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

7
The letter addresses all the requirements of the task, explaining the writer's feelings, the reason for not attending, and a wish for the wedding. However, the explanation of future celebration plans is missing. To improve, ensure all aspects of the prompt are fully addressed.

Coherence & Cohesion

4
The letter's organization could be improved. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each of the points mentioned in the task instructions: expressing your feelings, explaining the reason for not attending, and outlining future celebration plans. Transition words could also be used to link ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there's room to enhance it by using more varied and precise language. For instance, instead of saying 'its gives me immense happiness,' you could use a more sophisticated phrase like 'it fills me with joy.' Also, try to avoid repetition of words.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4
There are several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the letter. Pay close attention to verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles. For example, 'she has been suffering with weakness' could be improved to 'she has been suffering from weakness.' Proofreading carefully before submitting can help catch these errors.

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