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Band 4+: you are unable to attend the farewll party for your manager at work. write a letter to him/her in your letter,say why you can't come, tell them what you valued about working for him/her , give him/her your best wishes.

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Dear Madam,

I am writing this letter to thanks you for the invitation of farewell party to celebrate your big achievement on 22nd of July. I would like to inform you that I can’t join the celebration.

Unfortunately, I am having my practical exam date which is already listed by the university, and cannot change in any circumstances. I have regret in my heart to miss out the event because I can’t skip my exam of final semester which is graded and will help me to score good grades.

Moreover, I had a very precious time with you, I learned many things under the umbrella of your experience, guidance and your teaching methods. Much more, you support me in my studies meanwhile my job so I was able to perform both things with good attributes.

Hope best for you in future carrying same spark in your life. Best wishes for you heading toward new phase of life.

Yours sincerely,

Sheral mona

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses all three requirements of the task: explaining the reason for absence, expressing appreciation for the manager's leadership, and offering well wishes. The tone is generally appropriate for a professional relationship. However, to improve the score, the candidate should focus on grammatical accuracy and natural phrasing. For example, 'I am having my practical exam date' is awkward; 'I have a practical exam scheduled' would be more natural. Additionally, some expressions like 'I have regret in my heart' are slightly overly dramatic for a professional context. Ensuring smoother transitions between ideas and correcting minor errors in preposition usage (e.g., 'invitation to' instead of 'invitation of') would enhance the overall quality.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows the required structure and addresses all parts of the prompt. However, the flow between sentences is somewhat disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited, and some transitions feel abrupt. To improve, try using more natural linking words (e.g., 'Furthermore,' 'As a result,' or 'Regarding your departure') to connect your ideas more smoothly. Ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic.

Lexical Resource

You have attempted to use some sophisticated phrases, such as 'under the umbrella of your experience,' which shows good intent. However, there are several instances of incorrect word choices and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'I have regret in my heart' or 'perform both things with good attributes'). Focus on learning collocations - words that naturally go together - to make your writing sound more professional and less translated from another language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammatical errors are frequent and occasionally impede the reader's understanding. There are issues with verb forms (e.g., 'to thanks you' instead of 'to thank you'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'I am having my practical exam date'). Work on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of tenses. Practicing complex sentence structures, such as conditional sentences or relative clauses, will help increase your range, but ensure accuracy is prioritized first.

Band 4+: you are unable to attend the farewll party for your manager at work. write a letter to him/her in your letter,say why you can't come, tell them what you valued about working for him/her , give him/her your best wishes.

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