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Band 7+: You recently took a taxi to the airport, but you realized you left your bag in the taxi after you arrived home. You do not have any contact information for the taxi company or the driver. Write a letter to the lost and found department of the airport. - Explain the situation. - Describe the bag and its contents. - Apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to report a lost item that I accidentally forgot during my recent trip from Toronto to Mississauga in one of your taxis.

On 25th March at 7 am, I booked a taxi, and the number was U76543. Everything was going smoothly, suddenly I got an urgent call from my office, and in this process, I forgot to take my bag with me and left at the back seat of the taxi.

It is a medium-sized laptop bag in dark brown with a long side strip. Additionally, the inside bag has two compartments- one for a regular laptop and the other for a MacBook, making it more distinguishable from other bags.

I would really appreciate it if you could ask the driver who handled this trip and find my bag. I am happy to provide further details about this trip and pick up my bag from your office.

I look forward to hearing a prompt and positive response.

Yours faithfully,

Sukhpreet Kaur

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It clearly explains how the bag was lost, provides a detailed description of the bag, and politely requests assistance from the manager. The information is well-organized and presented in a professional manner. Occasional omissions or lapses are acceptable.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The sequence of events is clear, and the request is logically presented. To enhance coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within paragraphs. For example, in the second paragraph, you could use a phrase like 'As a result' to connect the phone call to forgetting the bag. Also, avoid using 'suddenly' in the middle of the narration.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and effectively conveys the necessary information. The description of the bag is detailed and helpful. To further enhance lexical resource, consider using synonyms or more specific terms to describe the bag's features. For example, instead of 'long side strip,' you could describe it as a 'long, adjustable shoulder strap.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. The sentence structures are varied and generally accurate. Pay attention to prepositions and articles for improved accuracy. For example, 'left at the back seat' could be improved to 'left in the back seat'. Overall, the grammar is strong and does not impede understanding.

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