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Band 4+: You are unhappy with a service you received at a local dry cleaner. Write a letter to the manager of the dry cleaner. In your letter, you should include details about: - What service you received - What went wrong - What you would like them to do to resolve the issue.

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Dear manger,

I am writing with such disappointment with your dry cleaning service.

First off all I could not imagine that this would ever happen to my clothes after cleaning, the shirts are smudged, the trousers are miss ironed with a hint of burning arias even my jeans did not survive.

I would not be that angry unless I had a wedding to attend the next day, my evening was ruined because of your poor service. For that I expect nothing Less than an apology and redo for all my clothes _free of cost_ of coues.

Thank you for considering and hoping this will never happen again.

Word Count: 107

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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 the main points of the task, but it could be improved by providing more specific details about the damage and its impact. The tone is somewhat abrupt and could be more polite. To improve, elaborate on the specific damage to each item of clothing, explain in more detail how the damage affected your ability to attend the wedding, and suggest a specific solution beyond just a free redo (e.g., compensation for the ruined evening). The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat clear, but the flow of ideas could be improved. Consider using more explicit transitions between the description of the damage, its impact, and the desired resolution. Paragraphing could be used more effectively to separate these distinct points. For example, dedicate a paragraph to explaining the damage, another to the impact it had on you, and a final one to your expectations for resolution.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in precision and sophistication. For instance, instead of 'smudged,' you could use more descriptive terms like 'stained' or 'discolored.' Similarly, 'miss ironed' could be replaced with 'poorly ironed' or 'creased.' Expanding your range of vocabulary would enhance the impact of your letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Errors include incorrect word usage ('manger' instead of 'manager,' 'arias' instead of 'areas,' 'Less' instead of 'less'), missing articles, and awkward phrasing. Focus on proofreading carefully for subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and accurate word choice. Varying sentence structure could also improve the overall quality.

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