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Band 7+: You were supposed to meet a close friend for their birthday dinner, but you completely forgot and missed it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Apologize sincerely for missing the dinner - Explain why you forgot and why you didn't contact them sooner - Suggest a way to make it up to them.

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Dear Aby,

I’m writing to tell you how sorry I am for mising the dinner you had to celebrate your birthday.

I was excited when I recieved your message, and looked forward to attending. After making preparetions to attend, I was unable to be present because i was called in for a work emergency despite that day being my day off.

Missing the dinner made me unhappy because I know how long we had planned for the night, and it was an opportunity for us to meet up and celebrate your birthday like we do every year, but I was so sad we didn’t get to do any of that this year.

I’m well aware your birthday comes once a year, but I will to invite you to accompany me to the cinema next weekend to make up for the lost time, and do some of the fun stuff we had planned earlier.

I hope to hear from you soon dear friend.

Yours sincerely

Sam

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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 requirements of the task, providing a clear explanation for the absence, expressing sincere regret, and offering a suitable alternative. Minor improvements could be made in sentence structure and word choice to enhance the overall flow and impact of the letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the message is clear. The paragraphing is logical, and the letter follows a standard structure for apologies and making amends. To improve coherence, ensure smooth transitions between ideas within paragraphs. For example, in the second paragraph, you could link the excitement of receiving the message more directly to the disappointment of the work emergency. Also, vary sentence structure to avoid repetition and improve flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and conveys the intended meaning effectively. To enhance lexical resource, try incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary related to expressing regret and making offers. For example, instead of just saying 'sorry,' you could use phrases like 'deeply regret' or 'sincerely apologize.' Instead of 'make up for the lost time,' consider 'compensate for my absence' or 'make amends for missing your special day.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only a few errors. Pay attention to verb tense consistency and correct use of prepositions. For example, 'mising' should be 'missing,' and 'making preparetions' should be 'making preparations.' Also, be mindful of sentence structure to avoid run-on sentences. For instance, the sentence starting with 'Missing the dinner made me unhappy' could be split into two for better clarity.

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