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Band 5+: You accidentally spilled coffee on a colleague's important documents during a meeting. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter: - Apologize for the accident. - Describe how the accident happened. - Explain what steps you will take to rectify the situation.

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Dear Emily Calton,

I am writing this letter to apologize and clarify about the accidentally that I spilled coffee on your important documents, during a meeting at this morning.

That time, I feel too excited and nervous before starting a meeting. However I need to present my monthly achievement report in front of our internal team. It was my first time to speak with a lot of people. I also have many pressure inside of my brain. When I tried to change the slides with my laptop to present, But my hands accidentally touch a cup of coffee next from you then that cup of coffee spilled coffee on your important documents. Honestly I did not tend to do that with you.

I would like apologize to you because of this unconvenience situation, I did not tend to spilled that cup of coffee on your important documents. I understand if you will have some bad feeling with me, moreover I am so guilty, I want to send this letter as soon as possible to clarify that situation with you. if you need me to help you to prepare your new important documents, Please feel free to let me know, I am ready to support you.

Best regards,

Nattawadee Limsataporn

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

coffee: 5

important: 4

documents: 4

spilled: 3

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Task Response

The letter adequately addresses the task by describing the incident, apologizing, and offering a solution. However, there are some areas for improvement. The explanation of why the accident happened is a bit lengthy and could be more concise. The language used is generally appropriate, but there are some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that could be improved. To enhance the letter, focus on clarity and conciseness, and ensure accurate grammar and vocabulary.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter generally addresses the task, but the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider structuring the letter with a clear introduction stating the purpose, followed by a paragraph detailing the incident, another for the apology, and a final one outlining the solution. This will enhance clarity and coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more precise and varied language. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'important documents,' you could use synonyms like 'critical paperwork' or 'essential files.' Also, try to use more formal language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. For example, 'accidentally that I spilled coffee' should be 'accidentally spilling coffee.' Proofreading carefully before submitting can help catch these errors.

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Band 5+: You accidentally spilled coffee on a colleague's important documents during a meeting. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter: - Apologize for the accident. - Describe how the accident happened. - Explain what steps you will take to rectify the situation.

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