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Band 9: 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 to report a missing bag from my recent flight with your airline to London on the 5th of August, which originated from Algeria. Unfortunately, I forgot to retrieve my bag from the overhead compartment when I disembarked at Heathrow Airport, and I only realized my oversight upon arriving at my hotel.

The bag in question is a medium-sized black backpack featuring a distinctive yellow logo on the front. Inside, it contains several important items, including my laptop, two physics textbooks, various research papers, and wireless headphones. Additionally, there is a conference badge with my name attached, which may aid in identifying my bag.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could check the lost and found department at the airport for my backpack. If located, I kindly request that you arrange for it to be returned to my current hotel. I am more than willing to cover any shipping fees associated with its return.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.

Yours sincerely,

Fatima Dahmani

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Overall Band Score

9

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

9

The letter fully addresses all aspects of the task, providing a clear and detailed explanation of the situation, a description of the bag and its contents, and a specific request for action.

Coherence & Cohesion

9

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphs flow smoothly and logically, with clear transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource

9

The letter demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, using precise and sophisticated language to convey the message effectively.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9

The letter is grammatically accurate and uses a variety of sentence structures to create a fluent and engaging style.

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