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Band 6+: 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 hope this letter finds you well,

I am writing to inform you about my recent lost, and I would need assistance from your company.

I feel extremely sad to inform you that I have lost my I-phone 14. It is black in colour, having 3 cameras and 256 GB RAM. I purchased it on September 26, 2023 from Brampton, and got its insurance done from your company.

I lost it while I was travelling by bus from Brampton to Toronto at 6:30 AM on October 15, 2025. My friend called me, I answered the call. When I put it on my side seat. When I dropped off from the bus, suddenly I realised that I forgot my phone inside the bus.After that, I called transit station, but they are unable to find it.

I would like if you can purchase a new cellphone for me and send it to my address. Otherwise, you can also pay credit to my bank account that will cover the cost of my phone

looking forward to your prompt response.

Yours faithfully,

Jasmande r Kaur.

Word Count: 185

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant details about the lost item and the circumstances of its loss. The request to the insurance company is clear. Minor lapses, such as the slightly awkward phrasing in describing how the phone was lost ('When I put it on my side seat.') and the future date (2025), do not significantly detract from the overall effectiveness of the letter. To improve, focus on ensuring clarity and naturalness in phrasing and double-checking dates for accuracy.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the explanation of how the phone was lost could be clearer. Consider using more precise language to describe the sequence of events. For example, instead of 'When I put it on my side seat,' you could say 'After the call, I placed it on the seat beside me.' Also, ensure the timeline of events is logical and consistent.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Try to use more varied and descriptive language. For instance, instead of just saying 'I feel extremely sad,' you could use a more nuanced expression like 'I was very dismayed to discover.' Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition, such as replacing 'lost' with 'misplaced' or 'could not find.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay attention to verb tenses and sentence structure. For example, 'I would like if you can purchase' should be 'I would appreciate it if you could purchase.' Also, ensure correct use of prepositions and articles. Proofread carefully to catch these errors.

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