A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: -Recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited -Describe where you stayed and what you can do there -Provide one negative aspect about the destination -Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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Dear Rachel, I hope you are having a great day! I am so excited to hear you are planning a holiday, and I can not recommend Hoi An, a city located in central Vietnam, highly enough! My husband and I had the pleasure of visiting

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September, and it was indeed one of the highlights of my travels. We had a wonderful stay at a charming boutique hotel that was just a quick stroll away from the old town. The place featured cosy rooms and a lovely garden, making it a perfect sanctuary after a long day of exploring. Hoi An is famous for its beautifully preserved Ancient Town, where you can wander through charming lantern-lit streets, explore historic temples, and find some tailor-made clothing. You can

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take a cooking class to learn about Vietnamese cuisine or head to the nearby beaches for some relaxation and fun. One minor drawback to Hoi An is that it can get rather crowded, particularly during the Lantern Festival, when the streets are packed with tourists.

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, the compelling atmosphere and rich culture more than compensate for

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recommendation helps you in planning your trip! Looking forward to hearing all about it. Your lovingly, Trang Dao

minhtrang.daoSat Nov 23 2024

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Consider elaborating slightly on how crowded Hoi An can be to provide more context and help your friend plan accordingly.

coherence cohesion

Ensure each paragraph delves into a single idea to maintain a smooth flow, even though your structure is already quite effective.

coherence cohesion

Your greeting and closing are appropriate and add a warm, friendly touch to the letter.

task achievement

You've used a suitable writing tone that is both friendly and informative, which matches the context of writing to a friend.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0

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: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

209 words

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