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Band 8+: 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 Ms. Jane,

I am writing to apologize for spilling coffee on your documents yesterday.

During the meeting, as I intended to pass the microphone to the next speaker, I mistakenly dropped it on the table. The impact made the microphone bounce and land on your cup of coffee. As the cup fell, its contents spilled on the file that contained your documents. Sadly, the first 3 pages were soiled and the texts were blurred as a result of this accident.

I am deeply sorry for the damage this has caused and I would love to make up for it. I would be grateful if you could send a soft copy of the documents to me to print. I can’t imagine how distressing this has been for you. I promise to be more careful in future.

Once again I am truly sorry. I hope you can forgive me. I look forward to your response

Yours Sincerely,

Gift.

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Overall Band Score

8.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
documents: 3
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Task Response

9
The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task. It provides a clear explanation of how the accident happened, details the extent of the damage, and offers a solution to rectify the situation, while also promising to prevent future occurrences. The tone is appropriately apologetic and sincere.

Coherence & Cohesion

8
The letter is well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is effective, and the use of cohesive devices is generally good. Minor improvements could be made to enhance the flow between sentences in the second paragraph.

Lexical Resource

8
A good range of vocabulary is used appropriately. Phrases like 'soiled and the texts were blurred' and 'make up for it' are effective. Consider varying your vocabulary further to demonstrate a wider range. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8
The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures with excellent control. Punctuation and grammar are used appropriately throughout. There are minimal to no errors.

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