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Band 8.5

You are new to the city and you would like to take your family out for a meal. Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter: • Tell him or her about the occasion • Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer • Ask him suitable recommendations Start with Dear..............,

Dear Alex, I hope you are doing well. As you know, I have recently moved to the city, and
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 weekend I would like to take my family out for a meal to celebrate our successful relocation and explore the local food scene. Since it is a family occasion, I am looking for a restaurant that has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Ideally, it should serve a variety of dishes, including options suitable for children, and offer good quality food at reasonable prices. We are particularly interested in trying local cuisine,
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 an international restaurant with a good reputation would
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 be fine. As you are very familiar with the city, I would really appreciate your advice. Could you recommend a few restaurants that meet these preferences? If possible, please let me know their location and whether advance reservations are required. Thank you in advance for your help. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Kanishka

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task
Your letter keeps a clear goal and asks for help. Keep each idea in its own part of the letter so it is easy to read. Try to make the link from one part to the next even smoother.
coherence
The feel of the letter is friendly and polite. You can keep this by using kind words and a calm tone, and by ending well with a sign off.
content
Clear goal stated at the start and a polite end.
tone
Good use of polite tone.
structure
Reasonable order of ideas in most parts.
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