Card to Jo

You have invited your English friend Jo to stay with you next month, but you now need to delay this visit.

Write a card to send to Jo. In your card, you should

apologise to Jo
explain why the visit has to be delayed
suggest when it would be convenient for Jo to come

Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

Bài mẫu

Bài mẫu A

Dear Jo
As you know, the other day I invited you next month. I'm sorry but I have to delay it because there Is may friend's wedding party that day.
Could you come here on 22th of October.
Yours sincerely
Kyoko

Examiner Comments: This is a very good answer. All three content elements are covered appropriately and within the word limit. Language errors are present, but they are minor and do not affect the message being clearly communicated to the reader.

Band: 5

Bài mẫu B

Dear Jo
First of all, I apologise to you for your delay to visit. I have to go to library next month, because I have some exams. So, I must study for the exam at daytime with my class mate.
But in the night time, I'll be free for you.
I suggest that you come to my house and stay with me.
When would you be convinient to come?
I'll happy to your comming
See you later.

Examiner Comments: In this script, all three content elements are attempted but the third one (suggest when it would be convenient for Jo to come) has been inadequately dealt with — the candidate does include a general comment that night-time is when he'll be free, but then asks Jo, rather than suggesting when it would be convenient. The message also requires some effort by the reader, due to the language errors.

Band: 3

Bài mẫu C

Hi Jo!
How are you? I hope you are fine. I'm fine, but I miss you so much. I think if I see you again, I'll be much happy.
Next month I'm not working, and my parents going to holiday. So be alone! I have lots of plan for next month, If you can come my house.
Before come, please send me your flyt delayes, because I'll collect to you at airport.
I'm waiting your repley.
I'm forward seeing you again.
Love, Gamze

Examiner Comments: This is a poor attempt, with little relevance to the task set. It appears that the initial rubric has been disregarded or misunderstood, as the content is about Jo visiting next month. Similarly, the first two bullet points have been ignored. The answer is also much too long at around 90 words, failing to demonstrate the ability to write a short message.

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