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Band 8.5

Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project helshe is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ◦ say how important New Year is to people in your country ◦ describe how New Year is celebrated in your country ◦ explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country

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Dear Sam, I hope you’re doing well! I’m excited to hear about your project on New
Year
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 celebrations around the world. I’d love to share how New
Year
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 is celebrated in India, which is one of the most significant and vibrant holidays here. In India, New
Year
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 is celebrated with great enthusiasm across different regions.
While
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 the date varies, most celebrations revolve around themes of renewal, hope, and family.
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, Diwali in October and Ugadi in March or April are major New
Year
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 festivals in many parts of the country. People decorate their homes, wear new clothes, and prepare special foods that symbolize prosperity. In cities, public celebrations with fireworks, music, and dance are common. What I love most about New
Year
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 in India is the sense of togetherness it fosters. It’s a time when families reunite, and communities celebrate with joy, bringing people closer. Take care, Sidaqpreet Kaur

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To enhance your response, you might consider adding a bit more detail about the specific traditions or customs during New Year celebrations in different regions of India.
coherence cohesion
Adding connectors or transitional phrases between your ideas might enhance the flow and make it even more reader-friendly.
coherence cohesion
The introduction and conclusion provide a warm and personal touch, engaging the reader effectively.
task achievement
The letter addresses all parts of the task, clearly explaining the importance, celebration, and personal preferences.
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The tone is friendly and matches the purpose of writing to a friend.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Reflection
  • Goal setting
  • Traditions
  • Customs
  • Public celebrations
  • Fireworks displays
  • Unique local traditions
  • Communal
  • Familial
  • Prosperity
  • Festive atmosphere
  • Resolution
  • Good wishes
  • Exchanging gifts
  • Cultural and social differences
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