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Band 7+: volunteered to organize a farewell party for a colleague who is leaving the company, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you can no longer fulfill this commitment. Write a letter to your colleague explaining why you can't organize the party. You should include details about: - Why you initially volunteered - The reasons preventing you from organizing it nowYou - Suggest an alternative solution or offer support in another way

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Dear Mr. Star,

My name is Alexandr Kolo. I was supposed to organize a farewell event for Steven Moore, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I am no longer able to do so. My wife, Stella, is sick, and I have to be at home this evening. Fortunately, my colleagues Mary and Adam can help me to prepare the party. Moreover, they have already agreed to replace me.

Actually, Mary is a very strong organizer. For instance, she created the similar party last year and everything was amazing. No doubt, this woman won’t let us down.

Sum up, the activity isn’t expensive, and I am ready to pay around 30 dollars per person. I have invited 14 people, which means 420 dollars. All of them are our colleagues and friends.

Regrettably, I need to take care of my wife, and I will not attend the gala evening. I hope you understand me. If any problems arise, call me immediately.

Regards, Alexandr

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7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses all the requirements of the task, explaining why Alexandr can no longer organize the event, mentioning the steps taken to find a replacement, and offering suggestions for the event. However, the tone is slightly informal for a letter to a manager, and some details could be more clearly elaborated. To improve, focus on maintaining a consistently professional tone and providing more specific details about the handover process and contingency plans.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the message is clear. However, the transition between explaining the reason for not being able to organize the event and suggesting solutions could be smoother. Consider using transitional phrases to better connect these ideas. For example, you could add a sentence like, "To ensure the event still proceeds smoothly, I have taken the following steps..." before introducing Mary and Adam.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and conveys the message effectively. To enhance the lexical resource, consider using more varied language to describe the event and Mary's organizational skills. For example, instead of 'very strong organizer,' you could say 'highly capable organizer' or 'experienced event planner.' Also, instead of 'everything was amazing,' try 'it was a resounding success.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate with only minor errors. The sentence structure is generally good. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage for further improvement. For example, 'Sum up' is not a grammatically correct way to start a sentence in formal writing; consider replacing it with 'In summary' or 'To summarize.'

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