Letter

Band 7+: You recently borrowed a valuable item from a friend, and unfortunately, it was damaged while in your possession. Write a letter to your friend explaining the situation. You should include details about: - describing how the damage occurred - expressing your regret and taking responsibility - suggesting a way to compensate for the damage.

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Hi Mary, this is David, who is your best friend. Last week, I borrowed your watch, and unfortunately, it got damaged while I was using it. I want to write this letter to explain what happened.

First, I want to let you know that I wore that watch to my sister’s party, which was very important to her. I tried my best to make a good impression on her and her friends. You know, it was her university graduation celebration, and everyone was dressed in nice clothes, including me. I thought I should wear a nice dress and a good watch, so I decided to borrow yours. You’re so generous and easily lent it to me. However, it was my fault for not being careful when I reached for the wine and accidentally touched the table corner. That caused the watch to get scratched. After the party, I went to a watch store to see if I could repair it, but it couldn’t be restored to its original condition. I am very sorry about this, and I hope you can understand.

I will replace it with a new one gladly, as a small way of making up for my mistake.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

watch: 5

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Task Response

The letter adequately addresses all parts of the task, providing details about the borrowed item, the damage, and a suggestion for amends. However, the response could be improved by providing more specific details about the watch itself (e.g., brand, material) and elaborating on the attempts to repair it. Additionally, the tone could be more sincere and apologetic to further enhance the letter's impact.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The progression of ideas is logical, and the use of cohesive devices is adequate. However, there are a few instances where the connection between sentences could be smoother. For example, elaborating slightly more on why making a good impression at the party was important could enhance the coherence. Overall, the paragraphing is well-managed.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the message clearly. The word choice is generally appropriate, but there are opportunities to use more precise or sophisticated language to enhance the impact. For instance, instead of saying 'nice clothes,' you could use a more descriptive term like 'elegant attire.' Additionally, varying the vocabulary used to express regret could make the letter more compelling. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits a good command of grammar and sentence structure. There are only minor errors, and they do not impede understanding. The range of structures used is adequate, and punctuation is generally accurate. To further improve, focus on refining sentence construction for greater precision and impact. For example, combining some of the shorter sentences could enhance the flow and sophistication of the writing.

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