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Band 5+: 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 Jake.

How are you doing?

Jake, do you remember I borrowed your book one week ago? I accidentally damaged it while it was with me, I’m really sorry for that. While I was reading and taking notes, unfortunately I spilled a coffee on the page, and you know that I love drinking coffee while working. However, the damage isn’t that big, I tried to clean it, but anyways there’s a little trace left. If you’re free on Saturday afternoon we can meet, and I’ll bring you a new one, because I feel bad for my inattention.

With love.

Jane.

Word Count: 100

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Overall Band Score

5.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
while: 3
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Task Response

5
The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task. The apology is clear, the explanation is adequate, and a solution is offered. To improve, consider adding more detail to the explanation of how the damage occurred and elaborating on the solution to make amends. For example, you could mention the book's title or offer an alternative solution if the book is unavailable. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

6
The letter is generally coherent and the message is easy to follow. Paragraphing is present, but could be improved by separating the apology, explanation, and solution into distinct paragraphs for better organization. While cohesion is adequate, using more varied cohesive devices could enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

6
The letter uses appropriate vocabulary for the task, but it could benefit from a wider range of expressions to convey the apology and explanation more effectively. Consider using more descriptive language to explain the damage and the proposed solution. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

5
The letter demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, but there are some errors that affect clarity. Pay attention to sentence structure and word choice to improve accuracy. For example, rephrasing certain sentences could enhance the overall grammatical quality.

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