The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter ·say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party ·explain why you won't be able to attend the party ·give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time

Dear Sir , I hope

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letter finds you in excellent health and best spirits. I am writing

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letter to congratulate you on your son's birthday and I wish him success and prosperity for his future.

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is a great initiative that was taken by you to surprise Chris on his 24th birthday and I am sure he will have a great time because you invited all his childhood friends

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, the exorbitant play station 7 that you bought for him as his birthday gift will make him ecstatic . Please accept my apology that I cannot be a part of

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auspicious occasion because tomorrow I have a flight to India to meet my parents. I will be back on 24 July , Sunday and the next week after my arrival I will take him to his favourite restaurant . I want to thank you for the invitation and accept my sincere apologies. Yours faithfully, Harvi

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task achievement

Try to clearly state which gift you are referring to, as it may be unclear for the reader.

coherence and cohesion

Make sure each paragraph focuses on one idea to improve clarity.

greeting and closing

Consider adding a more personal touch to the greeting to make it feel warmer and more inviting.

greeting and closing

The letter has a nice greeting and closing, which is polite and warm.

task achievement

You have included specific details, like the gift and the plan to meet again, which are good for the task.

The Greeting

Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.

Always start an informal letter in the ways:

Dear + name
Hi / Hello + name

‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.

For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:

Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.

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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: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

159 words

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In modern era, it is easy to sell, buy and work with other people through internet. But others against it. Do you think this is positive trend or negative trend.

Traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. It has a negative effect on families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Students should focus on learning in the classroom rather than show their status by wearing fashionable clothes. Therefore all students should wear school uniform. Do you agree or disagree