Dennis-FCE1-Marking-070408-DW

=FCE 1 Marking Activity=

I have highlighted the problems with this text using the following code: Red = missing information (every x is one letter) Blue = grammar error Green = spelling mistake __underlined__ = vocabulary mistake
 * Bold** = excellent!

Dear Mrs Smith, I am very sorry to __have read__ that Mr Brown is ill. However, I am sure you will replace him very well.

These are xxx answers for the questions you have asked me in the letter: Your group has been booked into the Palace Hotel __at__ Princess Street, which is in the centre of the town. I am happy to inform you that it is __localised__ very near to the conference. All you have to do is to turn __on the__ left and walk straight xxxxx for aproximately 3 minutes. The conference takes place in our college which you will __surely__ notice as its walls are painted green.

The end-of-conference party will take place in the ground floor of your hotel on the last day of the conference. It will be __closed__ party and so every member will be given x special badge. All the expences are paid by our college, so the entrance is free. The party will start at 8 p.m. and last __till__ aproximately 3 a.m. I would recommend informal but __elegant__ clothes.

I am __glad__ to let you know that our town has many __touristic__ spots for visitors. I would __specially__ recommend you to see the Old Oak Castle in the east part of the town.

I hope I have clearly answered all your __doubts__. If you have any more, do not hesitate to contact me.

I am looking forward to seeing you.

Yours __faithfully__, NAME

**Content** All points covered with very good expansion. **Accuracy** Errors exist, but they do not impede communication **Range** Very wide range of structures and vocabulary. ** Organisation and Cohesion ** Effectively organised with good internal cohesion. The language flows well. ** Appropriacy of Register and Format ** Consistently appropriate. **Target Reader** Would be informed.
 * FCE transactional letter - examiner's comments

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