A friend recently told you that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell your friend about your planned party ask for details of the restaurant ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations

Dear Raman, I hope you are doing well. I am writing

this

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letter to know about the

restaurant

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that you were talking about

last

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month when we met. As you know, my birthday is coming on 12 September next week

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I am planning to celebrate it at the best place. As per my preference, that

restaurant

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would be more suitable to enjoy my special day with my loved ones.

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, if you can provide the details of the

restaurant

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such

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as the contact number or email address, it would be really helpful for me, so that I can contact them to book the venue.

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this

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, I would

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like to know about the

specialties

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in the food course. As you mentioned, you are a regular customer of that

restaurant

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thus

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your recommendations can help to decide the menu for the party. I look forward to your reply. Yours lovingly, Amrinder

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Mar 16, 2026

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task response

Task response: You answer all parts, but add one or two clear questions about the place, like size, price, and booking.

task response

Task response: Your tone is good, but some words are too formal for a letter to a friend. Use more warm and simple words.

coherence cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: Your letter is easy to follow. To make it better, link ideas with simple words like also, so, and because.

coherence cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: Keep each paragraph on one clear point. This will make the letter even stronger.

task response

Task response: You cover the party plan, ask for restaurant details, and ask about food and advice.

coherence cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: The letter has a clear opening, body, and ending, so it is easy to read.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

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: 7.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

152 words

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