An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.  Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult

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Dear John, It's been so long since I'

heard from you, I hope you are doing well. I am pretty great despite working very hard lately. Anyway, the reason I'm writing is to give you a follow up about my progress in learning English. Let me start by highlighting that I'

improved my listening skills, as now I am able to watch movies without subtitles, and still get the main idea on each part of it. As you suggested the

last

time we talked, I'

been reading more and using audiobooks, in order to develop both skills at the same time. Moving onto the methodology I applied in order to reach

such

achievements I'

started listening to podcasts from a variety of topics,

such

as crime, music and news.

In addition

, I'm using a vocabulary book that has a wide range of topics and main related words.

Finally

, I still consider learning English a challenge, especially regarding all the different meanings of phrasal verbs. Honestly, I don't know how you can keep all of that in your memory. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Christina Smith

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4Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
1Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
0Grammar mistakes
 

8 paragraphs

190 words

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

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An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going. Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

Governments should focus their spending on public services rather than on the art (e.g. Music and painting). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: • thank them for the holiday and the photos • explain why you didn't write earlier • invite them to come and stay with you

An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.  Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult