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Band 6+: You recently borrowed a book from a friend, but you accidentally damaged it. Write an email to your friend. In your email: explain what happened to the book apologise for the damage say what you will do to fix the problem

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Dear Hiya,

I hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. I’m writing this letter to apologise you as I have mistakenly damaged your important book that I borrowed from you last week.

I’d like to say sorry since your neurological book has been broken by me. The book name is Neurological Rehabilitation by Sundar and Sulliwan and the addition is six. I borrowed it on Tuseday evening when we were returning from college.

Yesterday, while I was reading and drinking a cup of coffee, I lost my balance and split the coffee on the book. I tried to clean the pages, however the stains are still persistant. Owing to this, the readability of the topic related to stroke has reduced remarkably.

I was wondering if you could let me know about the shop, from where you purchased this book so that I will buy the new one. If not feasible, then I would like to reimburse the price of it. The reason is that I know it is extremely crucial for you as you are going to take competitive exam next month.

I believe that you will understand the situation and am waiting for your prompt response.

Best wishes,

Rumana.

Word Count: 206

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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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 appropriately addresses all parts of the task, offering a clear apology, explanation, and solution. The language is generally accurate and the tone is suitable for a letter to a friend. To improve, consider making the explanation of the damage more concise and focusing on a more natural flow of information.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent and follows a logical structure, addressing all the points in the task. However, there are some areas where the flow could be improved. For instance, the transition between explaining how the book was damaged and offering solutions could be smoother. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within paragraphs and between them. Paragraphing is adequate, but could be refined to better group related ideas.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary, but there are instances where the word choice could be more precise and natural. For example, 'split the coffee' could be rephrased as 'spilled the coffee'. While the vocabulary is generally appropriate, enhancing the range and precision would elevate the letter further. Focus on using synonyms and more specific terms to convey your message effectively.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but grammatical errors are noticeable and impact clarity in several places. For example, 'apologise you' should be 'apologise to you,' and 'the addition is six' should be 'the sixth edition'. There are also issues with verb tense consistency and article usage. While the overall meaning is understandable, correcting these errors would significantly improve the grammatical accuracy and readability of the letter. Pay close attention to proofreading for common errors and consider reviewing basic grammar rules.

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