Band Score 6:

I recently reconnected with an old friend from high school named Sarah. She was my classmate back then, and we used to spend a lot of time together. Sarah is a cheerful and outgoing person. She has a great sense of humor and always knows how to make others laugh. One day, I stumbled upon her profile on a social networking site, which led me to send her a message. I felt a mix of excitement and nostalgia when she responded. It was nice to catch up and reminisce about the good old days.

Less common words/collocations/phrasal verbs:
– Reconnected: To establish contact again.
– Stumbled upon: To come across by chance.
– Profile: A person’s online presence or digital identity.
– Sent her a message: Sent a written communication via a messaging platform.
– Catch up: To update each other on recent events or experiences.
– Reminisce: To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.

Band Score 7:

I recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with an old friend named Michael, whom I hadn’t seen in years. Michael and I met during our university days and bonded over our shared love for music and adventure. He has always been an adventurous soul, constantly seeking new experiences and challenges. We lost touch after graduation, but luckily, thanks to social media, I stumbled upon his profile and sent him a friend request. The moment he accepted it, I felt a rush of happiness and relief flooding over me. It was as if no time had passed since we last saw each other.

Less common words/collocations/phrasal verbs:
– Pleasure of reconnecting: The satisfaction of establishing contact again.
– Bonded over: Developed a strong connection or friendship based on shared interests.
– Adventurous soul: Someone who seeks excitement and new experiences.
– Lost touch: To lose communication or contact with someone.
– Stumbled upon: To come across by chance.
– Friend request: A digital request to connect with someone on a social networking platform.
– Rush of happiness and relief: A sudden feeling of joy and reassurance.
– Flooded over me: Overwhelmed or filled with a particular emotion.

Band Score 8:

I recently had the incredible opportunity to reconnect with a dear friend from my childhood named Emily. Emily and I were inseparable when we were young. She is an extraordinary individual – compassionate, intelligent, and fiercely determined. Our paths diverged after college, but destiny brought us together again. Through a mutual acquaintance, I got hold of her contact details and wasted no time in reaching out. The moment she picked up the phone, waves of nostalgia and joy washed over me. It was as if we had never been apart. Reconnecting with Emily was truly a heartwarming experience that reminded me of the profound value of long-lasting friendships.

Less common words/collocations/phrasal verbs:
– Incredible opportunity: An exceptional chance or occasion.
– Dear friend: A close and cherished companion.
– Inseparable: Unable to be separated or parted.
– Extraordinary individual: An exceptional person possessing remarkable qualities.
– Paths diverged: To take different directions or pursue separate paths.
– Destiny brought us together: Coincidence or fate caused our reunion.
– Got hold of: Obtained or acquired something.
– Waves of nostalgia and joy: Overwhelming feelings of sentimental longing and happiness.
– Washed over me: Overwhelmed or engulfed in a specific emotion.
– Heartwarming experience: A deeply touching and emotional event.
– Long-lasting friendships: Relationships that endure for a significant period of time.