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 Sara, How are you? It's been a

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, hasn't it? The

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time must have been in the summer holiday. We had

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a wonderful time together. I honestly can't thank you enough for the lovely photos you sent. I was extremely happy not only to see the pictures

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to hear from you. I am glad that you remembered me. I have always wanted to write to you. But

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I've been so busy the

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couple of months preparing for my exams. I am sure you understand what it looks like. What are you doing next month? I have a very nice place for you to stay in my home.

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, I can plan for a tour around the city.

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, there are some corn and strawberry farms close to the area where I live. Do your best and come, I will be waiting for you. Thanks again for the photos. Best regards, Rimi Rimi

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coherence and cohesion

Consider using more varied sentence structures to enhance the flow of your writing.

task achievement

Add a bit more detail to your invitation; for example, specify what activities you would do together.

task achievement

You effectively expressed gratitude and provided a clear invitation to your friend, which aligns well with the task requirements.

coherence and cohesion

The letter maintains a friendly tone throughout, which is appropriate for personal communication.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

159 words

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