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Band 6+: Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter • explain your situation • describe your problems • tell him/her when you think you can start.

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Dear Sir,

I am writing to inform you about a situation that happened a couple days ago. I have to start my job as a teacher next week, but now I am not sure I will be able to do this.

I had an accident. A man bumped into my car while I was riding to my house. It happened suddenly, and after that I went to hospital.

It turned out that I broke my left arm due to this accident. Now I cannot normally do simple things. In addition, I have gotten other injuries and wounds, which makes me feel uncomfortable. Doctor said me that I shouldn’t go to work and carry hefty things. He also said that I needed to have slight activity until my arm would get better.

I want to say that I am not sure that I can start my work next week. Instead of it, I think I may go to work only in two or three weeks. My arm, wounds, and injuries should be taken care, therefore I need to be more careful in my daily life. I hope that you will understand my problem and try to structure my future schedule.

Yours sincerely,

Victoria Abizbaeva.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses all three task requirements: explaining the situation (accident and injury), describing the problems (broken arm, other injuries, doctor's advice), and stating when you can start (in two or three weeks). The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to an employer. However, there are some minor lapses: the phrase 'a couple days ago' should be 'a couple of days ago'; 'Doctor said me' should be 'The doctor told me'; 'Instead of it' is awkward and could be rephrased as 'Instead'; and the closing could be more specific about the start date (e.g., 'I believe I can start on [date]'). To improve, ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity in expressing your timeline.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear from the start, and the sequence of events (accident, injuries, inability to start) is logical. However, the flow could be improved by using more cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly. For example, the transition from explaining the accident to describing the doctor's advice feels a bit abrupt. Consider using phrases like 'As a result' or 'Consequently' to connect sentences more naturally. Paragraphing is adequate but could be more skillfully managed to separate the explanation of problems from the proposed start date.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the context, with some good choices like 'bumped into my car' and 'carry hefty things.' However, there is room for improvement in range and precision. Phrases like 'a couple days ago' could be more formal (e.g., 'a few days ago'), and 'structure my future schedule' is a bit awkward. Using more varied and sophisticated terms, such as 'unforeseen circumstances' or 'medical advice,' would enhance the lexical resource. Overall, the language is clear but lacks the natural sophistication expected at higher bands. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences like 'It turned out that I broke my left arm due to this accident.' However, there are several errors that affect clarity and accuracy. For example, 'Doctor said me that' should be 'The doctor told me that,' and 'until my arm would get better' should be 'until my arm gets better.' Additionally, 'Instead of it' is incorrect; use 'Instead' or 'Instead of that.' Punctuation is mostly correct, but minor issues like missing commas after introductory phrases (e.g., 'After that I went to hospital') are present. Improving these areas would significantly raise the score.

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