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Band 6+: You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter ot the railway company. In your letter: 1. describe the item 2. explain where and when you left it 3. say what action you would like the company to take

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to bring to your attention that I have lost my bag while travelling on a train owned by your company.

It is a red color bag of standard size, it has some valuable items inside, such as, a Dell laptop, a student ID, a Bose headphone and five hundred dollars in cash.

I boarded the train on the 12th March at 9pm, which goes from Kennedy to Toronto station. I was sitting in the carriage next to where the driver sits and,

I recall drinking water and putting the bottle in the bag at the Pape station and, then placing the bag under my seat. I got off at Kennedy and, forgot to take my bag , but when I realized, it was already too late.

I would request you to please send a notice to the cleaning staff and the driver of the train, to see if they have the bag, or if they know something about it.

If you find something you can reach met at 647xxxxxx9. Hoping to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Utsav Jain

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

train: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient information about the lost item, the circumstances of the loss, and the desired action from the railway company. The details are clear and the request is polite. To improve, consider adding more specific details about the bag itself (e.g., any distinguishing marks) to aid in its identification. Also, while the letter is well-written, refining the tone to be slightly more formal could enhance its impact.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the narrative flow could be improved. Consider restructuring some sentences for better clarity and logical progression. For example, the sequence of events in the third paragraph could be made clearer. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in terms of variety and precision. Try to use more specific and descriptive words to describe the lost item and the circumstances of the loss. For instance, instead of 'standard size,' you could provide approximate dimensions or a more descriptive term.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay close attention to sentence structure, punctuation, and verb tense consistency. For example, the second paragraph has issues with sentence construction and the use of commas. Proofread carefully to minimize these errors.

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