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Band 5+: 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 let you know about a situation that I lived in my trip.

On March 19th, I was traveling around Madrid, Spain. I had been walking when I noticed that my Iphone 17 Pro Max 256GB disappeared from my bagpack. I lived a strange situation with someone that asked me something.

However, when I noticed about the situation I made a report at the police station. They asked me about how I lost my phone, and then I told them the situation with the strange person. They checked the security camera, and they found the exact moment when the person grabbed my phone and leaved the zone.

I had been reading my travel insurance and my phone is incluide it. I am going to travel for three months more and I need a respond about how we can solve this issue. I would like the company could send me a transfer to buy a new phone here.

I look forward to hearing you,

Yours Faithfully,

Luciano M.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 4

situation: 4

phone: 4

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Task Response

The letter adequately addresses the task by describing the lost item, explaining how it was lost, and stating the desired action from the insurance company. There are some minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, but overall the letter is clear and understandable. To improve, focus on using more precise language and ensuring correct grammar and sentence structure.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally understandable, but the organization could be improved. Consider structuring the letter with a clear introduction stating the purpose, followed by paragraphs detailing the lost item, how it was lost, and the desired action from the insurance company. Using more formal connectors and transitional phrases would also enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Using more precise and varied vocabulary related to insurance claims and loss reporting would make the letter more effective. For example, instead of 'lived a strange situation,' you could say 'encountered a suspicious incident.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay close attention to verb tense consistency (e.g., 'I was traveling' instead of 'I lived in my trip') and correct article usage. Proofreading carefully for subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage is also recommended.

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