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Band 8+: Part 1: You had arranged to meet a friend next week, but you have realized that you will not be able to go. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: -Cancel the meeting with your friend and apologize -Explain why you cannot be able to meet your friend -Suggest where and when you could see each other instead

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Dear Abir,

I hope you are well. I’m afraid I have a bit of bad news related to our plan to meet next Friday evening.

I was really looking forward to catching up with you, but unfortunately something has come up and I’m not going to be able to make it. I am really sorry that I have to cancel, especially as we haven’t had a proper chat for such a long time.

So, what’s my excuse? Well, my boss has just informed me that I’m going to be speaking at a conference in Chittagong that runs from Wednesday to Friday. I thought I might be able to rush back on the Friday afternoon, but apparently, we’re being treated to an evening meal in the hotel, and I’m expected to attend.

On a more positive note, it’s my birthday, the following Saturday, and I’m planning to have a small celebration with family and close friends. I’ll be cooking a meal at my place, and you are more than welcome to come along

Sorry about next Friday, but I hope to see you at my birthday party!

Best regards,

Rashed

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Overall Band Score

8

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

friday: 4

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

8

The letter effectively cancels the meeting with the friend, explains the reason for the cancellation, and suggests an alternative plan to meet. However, it could have been more direct in suggesting a specific date and time for the alternative meeting.

Coherence & Cohesion

8

The letter is well-organized with a clear structure. Ideas are presented logically, and there is a good use of cohesive devices. However, there could be a smoother transition between the explanation for the cancellation and the suggestion for an alternative meeting.

Lexical Resource

8

There is a good range of vocabulary used appropriately throughout the letter. The language is mostly natural and sophisticated, enhancing the overall quality of the writing. Consider incorporating more varied vocabulary to further enrich the letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used accurately. Punctuation and grammar are mostly correct, contributing to the overall clarity of the message. Pay attention to minor errors in punctuation and sentence structure for further improvement.

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