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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 inform you that I recently lost my digital camera while on holiday in Vietnam.

The camera is a black Canon 70d and cost $1550 when I bought it new last month. It has a resolution of 20 megapixels, a Canon 67 millimeter lens and was in a brown leather case with my name on it.

I lost it when I was having coffee with my husband in the backpacker area of Ho Chi Minh City. I believe the coffee shop was called Highlands Coffee and it was on Pham Ngu Lao Street. We had been at the coffee shop for around 45 minutes when I noticed it was missing.

I am entitled to make a claim for the value of the above mentioned item and request that you send me details on what I need to do in order to proceed.

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Yours faithfully

John Smith

Word Count: 162

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Overall Band Score

8.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

coffee: 4

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Task Response

The letter appropriately satisfies the requirements of the task. The description of the lost item is detailed, the explanation of how it was lost is clear, and the request to the insurance company is direct. The tone is consistently formal and the letter is well-organized.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The information is presented logically, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs detailing the lost item and circumstances, and a concluding request. The paragraphing is effective, and the letter maintains a consistent and professional tone throughout.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a strong command of vocabulary. It uses precise and appropriate language to describe the lost item and the situation. There is effective use of descriptive words, such as 'resolution,' 'millimeter lens,' and 'backpacker area,' which enhance the clarity and detail of the letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits excellent grammatical accuracy and a wide range of sentence structures. There are no noticeable errors in grammar or punctuation. The sentences are well-constructed, and the language is used effectively to convey the message clearly and professionally.

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