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Reading sample
Community Centre Notice
Starting next month, the Maple Street Community Centre will remain open until 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The decision follows a short survey in which many residents said they finish work too late to attend weekday programs.
The centre will keep its regular Saturday schedule. Staff will review attendance after three months before deciding whether to add another late evening.
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Why is the centre changing its Thursday hours?
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Getting Home in the Snow
What you’d hear
Woman: The buses are all delayed because of the snowstorm. How are you getting home tonight?
Man: I was going to take the bus too. I hadn’t checked the delays.
Woman: I’m driving past your neighbourhood. I can give you a ride if you don’t mind waiting ten minutes.
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What does the woman offer to do?
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Task 1: Writing an Email
Your neighbourhood library recently reduced its evening hours. Write an email to the library manager explaining how the change affects you, suggesting a better schedule, and giving one reason your suggestion would help the community.
Short sample response
Dear Library Manager, the new closing time makes it difficult for me to visit after work. Could the library stay open until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays? This schedule would give working residents and students more time to use the computers and study spaces.
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Sample AI feedback — this is the kind of feedback you get on your own writing.
- Task fulfilment: The response covers the personal impact, proposes a clear schedule, and explains a community benefit.
- Organization: The request is easy to follow and uses an appropriately polite tone for the library manager.
- Vocabulary range: Phrases such as “working residents” and “study spaces” are specific and natural.
- Concrete fix: Add a closing sentence and sign-off so the email feels complete.
Estimated practice band for this sample: CLB 8
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Task 1: Giving Advice
Your friend has just moved to Canada and is nervous about meeting people in a new city. Give your friend advice about two ways to make local connections.
Short sample answer transcript
I’d start by joining a community class because you’ll see the same people every week and conversations will feel more natural. You could also volunteer at a local event, which is a good way to meet neighbours while doing something useful. Try one activity at a time so it doesn’t feel overwhelming.
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Sample AI feedback — this is the kind of feedback you get on your own speaking.
- Fluency: The answer moves smoothly from one suggestion to the next with clear connecting language.
- Task fulfilment: It gives two practical ideas and explains why each one would help.
- Vocabulary range: “Local connections,” “community class,” and “overwhelming” fit the situation well.
- Concrete fix: Add a brief personal example to make the advice more memorable and developed.
Estimated practice band for this sample: CLB 8
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