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Band 5+: You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven t finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter introduce yourself explain why you haven't handed in the project yet request more time to do it.

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Dear Sir,

I am Manpreet Kaur student of Health care assistant 2026 batch. My student ID is 000475580. I am writig this letter to inform you that because of my family issues I could not finish my project which was due last week.

So, last week I got a call from my aunt that she is very ill from few days. She is living by herself and need help with her grocery, household chores and some other important work which needs to be done urgetly. By hearing this news, I got so worried as she is 96 years old so I decided to travelled all the way from Nova Scotia to Vancouver for 4 days. When I reached there I was excited to see her as I am visiting her after so long but at the same time really concerned about her health.

So, I would really appreciate If you could help me with this by giving me some more time so that I can finish my project. If need any information such as my tickets or my aunt’s medical record I am happy to provide you with that. I am waiting for your response.

Yours sincerely,

Manpreet kaur

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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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 parts of the task: the student introduces themselves clearly, provides a detailed explanation for the delay, and makes a specific request for an extension. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a lecturer. To improve and reach a higher band, ensure that the explanation remains focused on the impact on your studies rather than providing excessive narrative detail about the trip itself. Additionally, pay closer attention to minor grammatical errors and spelling (e.g., 'writig', 'urgetly', 'travelled' vs 'travel', and capitalization of names) to ensure the professional tone is maintained throughout.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows a logical progression, addressing all three bullet points in the task. However, the transition between sentences can feel a bit abrupt. To improve, use a wider variety of cohesive devices (e.g., 'Consequently,' 'Due to these unforeseen circumstances,' or 'Furthermore') to link your ideas more smoothly. Additionally, ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic to improve the overall flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is sufficient to convey the message, but it is somewhat basic and repetitive. There are also several spelling errors (e.g., 'writig', 'urgetly') that should be corrected. To reach a higher band, try to use more sophisticated collocations and academic phrasing suitable for a letter to a lecturer, such as 'unforeseen family circumstances' instead of 'family issues' or 'extenuating circumstances' instead of 'help me with this'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally hinder the reader's experience. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'she... need help'), incorrect tense usage (e.g., 'decided to travelled'), and missing articles (e.g., 'I am Manpreet Kaur student'). Work on mastering complex sentence structures and ensure that your verb tenses remain consistent, especially when describing past events. Pay close attention to punctuation and capitalization, particularly with proper nouns like your own name.

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