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Band 8+: 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/Madam,

I am writing to you regarding the loss of my GoPro camera.

The camera in question was a black GoPro Hero 650 with HD clarity and a high framerateframe rate capacity, with the full assortment of attachments included. These cameras are designed to go to depths of 10metres10 metres underwater and they are for extreme sports and activities that require a durable recording device. The camera is worth $1250. I had received a complimentary GoPro attachment for snorkelling from your insurance company when I signed up as a new customer. Unfortunately, it was this attachment I was using during an outing where the camera detached from the setting and quickly plunged into the depths of the sea below. I was absolutely devastated when this occurred, and, as I previously mentioned, this camera was new.

I have one request and also a suggestion. While the incident itself was an accident, I cannot help but point out that it occurred because of the fault with the complimentary attachment that was gifted to me by your company. I would request that you process my insurance policy for the camera as soon as possible. I would also suggest that you no longer gift these faulty GoPro attachments, as I would not like for this to happen to another customer of yours. I hope to hear back from you promptly.

Yours faithfully,

John Walker

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Vocabulary Repetition:

camera: 5

gopro: 4

attachment: 3

would: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing a clear description of the lost item, explaining how it was lost, and stating the desired action from the insurance company. The information is relevant and sufficient. The tone is suitable for a formal letter. To improve, consider adding more specific details about the circumstances of the loss to strengthen the explanation.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter presents a clear and logical flow of information, making it easy to follow. The paragraphing is well-managed, contributing to the overall coherence. Transitions between ideas are generally smooth. To further enhance coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link sentences and paragraphs, creating an even smoother reading experience.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, used accurately and appropriately. The description of the GoPro camera and the explanation of the incident are detailed and use specific vocabulary effectively. To further enhance lexical resource, consider incorporating more sophisticated or less common vocabulary related to insurance claims or product faults, where appropriate. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits a wide range of grammatical structures with full flexibility and control. Grammar and punctuation are used appropriately throughout, contributing to the clarity and professionalism of the letter. The few errors identified are very minor and do not detract from the overall quality of the writing.

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