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Band 7+: On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of the lost item. Write a letter to the insurance manager. In your letter: - describe the item you lost - explain how you lost it - tell the insurance company what you would like them to do

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I have been covered by your insurance company for the past 4 years. I have recently been to the Blue Beach Resort, where I lost a valuable item, and I am writing this email hoping that my insurance for lost items will compensate it.

With regard to the lost piece, it is a silver locket with a picture of me and my mother. I have been wearing it for the past 10 years. I recieved it on my 15th birthday, not to mention that it holds a special value since it is from my late mother!

To be honest, I discovered that I lost it after I had returned to my hotel room. The last time I was wearing it, I was sunbathing on the beach. After that, I went for a swim then I left to the change room and headed back to my room, where I sadly noticed I was not wearing it. I doublechecked the previously mentioned places and found no trace of it.

It would be great if your company can cover the expenses of ordering a new one. It is a custome made locket, and it is hand-made by a local silver shop here in my town. I am looking forward to hearing from you Soon.

Yours faithfully,

Rahaf Nasser

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

wearing: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient information about the lost item, how it was lost, and the desired action from the insurance company. The details are clear and well-organized. To improve, consider adding more specific details about the locket's value or the cost of replacement to strengthen the claim. Also, proofread carefully for minor grammatical errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and the information is presented in a logical order. However, there are a few areas where the flow could be improved. For example, in the third paragraph, the sequence of events could be clarified further to enhance clarity. Consider using transition words to guide the reader more smoothly through your narrative.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, and the language used is generally appropriate for the context. However, there are a few instances where the word choice could be more precise or natural. For example, instead of saying "ordering a new one," you could say "commissioning a replacement." Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition of words like "lost" and "valuable." Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with a variety of sentence structures used. There are a few minor errors, but they do not significantly impede understanding. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct use of tenses. For example, in the first paragraph, consider rephrasing "hoping that my insurance for lost items will compensate it" for better grammatical accuracy and clarity.

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