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Band 8+: ou have just spent a weekend at a friend's house. When you returned home, you discovered that you had left a coat there. There are some important belongings in the pockets. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain that you have left the coat there say what the coat looks like, where you think you left it and what was in the pockets make some suggestions about how to get all of your belongings back

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Dear Pat,

I hope this message finds you in great spirits. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for hosting me over the weekend; I truly enjoyed our time together and would love to have you at my place next time!

Unfortunately, I have some unfortunate news to share. Upon returning home today, I realized I had left my coat at your house. Since the weather was lovely during my visit, I didn’t wear it, and I believe I hung it on the hook in the guest room where I stayed. It’s a long navy blue coat with a classic design and distinctive golden buttons. I would be grateful if you could check to see if it’s still there.

Inside the pockets, I have a couple of important items: my work ID badge, which I need for identification, and I may have also left my camera in there as well. The ID badge is particularly urgent for me to retrieve.

If possible, would you mind sending the coat to me via courier? Of course, I will gladly reimburse you with some of my mom’s delicious cookies that you love! Thank you for your help.

I truly appreciated the weekend, and I can’t wait to catch up again soon.

Warm regards,

Fatima.

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Overall Band Score

8

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

8.5

The letter fully addresses all aspects of the task, providing a clear and concise explanation of the situation and offering practical solutions.

Coherence & Cohesion

8

The letter flows smoothly and logically, with clear transitions between paragraphs and ideas. The structure is well-organized and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource

8

The letter demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, using precise and sophisticated language to convey the message effectively. The choice of words is appropriate and natural.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8

The letter displays a high level of grammatical accuracy and fluency. The sentence structures are varied and complex, demonstrating a strong command of grammar.

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