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Band 7+: You agreed to dog-sit for your neighbor while they were on vacation, but due to an unexpected emergency, you had to leave town suddenly, leaving their dog in the care of another, less experienced friend. Write a letter to your neighbor apologizing for the situation. You should include details about: - the circumstances that led to your unexpected departure - how you arranged for the dog to be cared for in your absence - express your concern for the dog's well-being and offer to compensate them for any inconvenience.

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I hope you are well. I’m writing to apologize for not being able to care for your dog, Max, as planned.

Last Friday, I had to leave town suddenly because my grandfather was hospitalized. Since I couldn’t stay, I asked my friend Ahmed to look after Max. Although he’s not very experienced, I explained everything about Max’s feeding, walks, and daily routine.

I’m truly sorry if this caused any inconvenience or concern. Please let me know if there were any issues or extra costs – I’ll gladly compensate you.

Thank you for your understanding, and I assure you this situation was beyond my control.

Yours sincerely,

Muha

mmad Zain

Word Count: 109

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Overall Band Score

7.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

6
The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing relevant details about the unexpected departure, the arrangements made for the dog's care, and an offer of compensation. The tone is suitable, and the apology is sincere. To further enhance the response, consider adding more specific details about Max's routine or any particular concerns you relayed to Ahmed. Also, you could mention how you ensured Ahmed was capable of handling the responsibility despite his inexperience. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

8
The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the flow of information is smooth, making the message clear and coherent.

Lexical Resource

8
The letter demonstrates a strong command of vocabulary, using appropriate and varied language to convey the message effectively. The choice of words is natural and precise.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8
The letter exhibits excellent grammatical accuracy and demonstrates a wide range of structures. Punctuation is used correctly throughout, enhancing the clarity of the message.

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