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Band 8.5

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: ● Thank them for the photos and for the holiday. ● Explain why you didn’t write earlier. ● Invite them to come and stay with you.

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Dear Janet, I trust
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 photos you sent me from our recent holiday together. It was a lovely surprise to receive them and reminisce about the fantastic times we shared. I must confess, I'm a bit embarrassed that I didn't write to you sooner. Unfortunately, I left my phone at the cafe, which prevented me from responding earlier. Please accept my apologies for the delay. Those photos brought back so many fond memories of our trip. Your thoughtfulness in capturing those special moments means a lot to me. I'm genuinely grateful for your friendship and hospitality during my stay. Now, I'd like to return the favour and invite you to come and stay with me whenever you'd like. It would be magnificent to have you over and catch up again. If you're planning another holiday trip, please don't hesitate to let me know, and we can start making arrangements. Thank you once again for the lovely photos and for being
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 a fabulous host. I look forward to hearing from you soon and hope you're doing well. Best wishes, Arthur

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coherence cohesion
Your letter is well-structured, but separating the reason you didn’t write earlier into its own short paragraph could make it even clearer.
task achievement
Consider adding a bit more detail about what you plan to do during your friend's potential visit to make the invitation more enticing.
coherence cohesion
Your letter has a clear and logical structure, making it easy to follow your points.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are both very natural and appropriate for a friendly letter.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph focuses on a single idea, which is excellent for readability.
task achievement
You have fully addressed all parts of the task, including thanking your friend, explaining why you didn’t write earlier, and inviting them to stay.
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The tone of the letter is warm, friendly, and suitable for the purpose of the correspondence.
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