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Band 6+: Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter explain what has happened describe the bag and its contents say what you would like them to do about this problem

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing in regard to my lost bag. It happened one week ago when I was going to London on the evening flight FX43215 from Berlin. As it was almost midnight when I left the plane, I felt rather tired and was not attentive enough to make sure that I did not forget anything. Consequently, by the time I got to the hotel I noticed that my bag was left in the aircraft.

The carry-on luggage that I am talking about is a pink bag without any print on its surface. It has got a brand logo on the left side. Unfortunately, I do not have a name label on it. There are not many items in it, but I have left my charger and sunglasses inside. Likely, I did not put there my passport or wallet. If I had left my purse there, I would not even have been able to pay for my hotel. Despite the fact that there is not anything essential inside, I would like my bag to be returned to me.

I would be grateful if you understand the importance and assist me with this situation.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Sincerely,

Maria White

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Overall Band Score

6.5

(+/- 0.5)

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

there: 4

would: 3

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Task Response

7

The letter effectively addresses the task by explaining what happened, describing the bag and its content, and stating what the writer would like the airline to do. To enhance the task response, consider providing more specific details such as the seat number or any unique identifiers to help the airline locate the bag more easily.

Coherence & Cohesion

6.5

The letter is well-organized with clear paragraphing. The message is coherent and cohesive, making it easy to follow. To improve coherence and cohesion further, consider using more linking words and phrases to connect ideas smoothly throughout the letter.

Lexical Resource

5.5

There is a good range of vocabulary used appropriately. However, to achieve a higher score, try incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary to demonstrate an even wider lexical resource. Additionally, pay attention to word choice and use more precise language where possible.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6.5

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used accurately. There are only minor errors in punctuation and grammar. To aim for a higher score, ensure consistent and precise use of punctuation marks and consider varying sentence structures for added complexity.

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