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You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia. Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services. In your letter explain: - when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains - how long you will stay - how many students are in your group and what accommodation you will require

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  1. Band 7.0
    Task Achievement
    Band 7.0
    Coherence and Cohesion
    Band 6.0
    Lexical Resource
    Band 7.0
    Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    Band 7.0

    Dear Sir or Madam, I have received your contact details from one of my friends who has recently availed of your service. He was very positive regarding your hospitality and recommended your hostel situated in the Snowy Mountains for a study excursion we are planning to take at the beginning of the next month.

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  2. 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 Sir or Madam, I am writing to reserve accommodation in your hostel during our trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales. I am planning a trip for a group of students from Perth and expecting your response so that I can finalise our stay at your hostel.

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  3. Band 6.5
    Task Achievement
    Band 6.5
    Coherence and Cohesion
    Band 6.5
    Lexical Resource
    Band 6.0
    Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    Band 6.0

    Dear Sir or Madam, I am a student at St Mary's College in Perth, Western Australia, and I am planning to go on a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales with a few other classmates of mine. We would like to stay in your hostel and would appreciate your help regarding this.

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  4. 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 Sir or Madam, I am Rona Olivar and I had a phone conversation with you last week. I am organizing a group of students from Perth Elementary School to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a study tour.

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  5. Band 7.0
    Task Achievement
    Band 7.0
    Coherence and Cohesion
    Band 6.0
    Lexical Resource
    Band 7.0
    Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    Band 7.0

    Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to you to get some information about the accommodation at your hostel during our visit to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales. I am in charge of the trip for a group of students and would appreciate your assistance regarding this.

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