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Band 9: Last month, you visited another town. You had arranged to meet up with a friend who lives in the town, but you were not able to do so. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: apologise for not meeting him/her (use a mixture of present and past tenses) explain why you did not contact him/her earlier (use narrative tenses: past simple, past continuous, past perfect) suggest a time and place to meet in the future (use future tenses and conditional forms).

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Dear John,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to apologize to you.

To begin with, I had planned to meet you last week; unfortunately, I was unable to do so due to some personal commitments and time constraints. I sincerely apologize for not being able to reach you as planned.

Furthermore, I came here for my passport verification and had intended to meet you at the nearest café before heading to the passport office. I did not contact you because I wanted it to be a surprise meeting, but unfortunately, it did not happen. Additionally, I had already booked my train ticket in advance.

Finally, I would like to meet you soon. Therefore, I propose that we meet this upcoming weekend at SMS Restaurant at 11:00 AM. I will make all the arrangements to ensure your comfort. Please let me know once you read this letter. I am looking forward to your response.

Best regards,

Aravind

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, including apologies, explanations, and suggestions for a future meeting. The tenses are generally well-handled. To improve, consider adding more specific details to enhance the explanation of why contact wasn't made earlier and to make the suggested future meeting more appealing.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are smooth, contributing to a clear and coherent message.

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The letter demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary used accurately and appropriately. The language is natural and sophisticated, enhancing the overall quality of the writing.

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