Home General Task 1 SamplesReturning Personal Items Left Behind

You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months. You left a small bag of personal possessions in your room. Write to the family. In your letter: - describe the things you left behind - ask the family to send the items to you - offer to cover the cost

Timed practice

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

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Band 7.0
Task Achievement
Band 8.0
Coherence and Cohesion
Band 7.0
Lexical Resource
Band 6.5
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Band 6.5
Dear Mrs Beth, I have safely reached home last Tuesday. I want to thank you for the warm hospitality and kindness that you and your family have rendered to me.
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Band 7.0
Task Achievement
Band 8.0
Coherence and Cohesion
Band 6.5
Lexical Resource
Band 7.0
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Band 6.5
Dear Mr and Mrs Griffin, Hope this letter finds you in good health and spirit. You will be glad to know that I have arrived home safely, but please also know that you will always be in my thoughts and prayer for the kindness and great hospitality you have shown to me during my stay at your home.
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