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Band 8+: You and a close friend had planned a weekend getaway, but now you have to cancel. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: - apologize and explain why you have to cancel - suggest an alternative plan - express how disappointed you are.

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Hey,

I feel really bad writing this, but I have to cancel our weekend getaway. I’ve been looking forward to it for so long, which makes this even more frustrating.

Something unexpected came up on my end – I’ve got a pretty urgent situation I can’t avoid, and it requires my full attention this weekend. I tried to see if I could rearrange things, but unfortunately, it’s just not possible this time.

I’m honestly so sorry for the inconvenience, especially since we had everything planned. I hope this doesn’t mess things up too much for you.

That said, I definitely don’t want to drop the idea completely. How about we reschedule for next weekend or sometime later this month? I’m still 100% in – we’ll just make it even better when we go.

Let me know what works for you, yeah?

Again, really sorry about this.

Take care,

Azamat

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Overall Band Score

8.5
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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
weekend: 3
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Task Response

8
The letter appropriately satisfies all requirements of the task. It is well-written and clearly conveys the necessary information in a friendly and apologetic tone. There are no omissions or lapses. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

8
The letter demonstrates excellent coherence and cohesion. The message is easy to follow, and the transitions between ideas are smooth and natural. The paragraphing is well-managed, contributing to the overall clarity of the letter.

Lexical Resource

9
The letter exhibits a wide range of vocabulary used accurately and appropriately. The language is natural and sophisticated, enhancing the overall quality of the communication.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The letter showcases a wide range of grammatical structures with full flexibility and control. Punctuation and grammar are used appropriately throughout, contributing to the letter's clarity and effectiveness.

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