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Band 8+: You attended a formal dinner party hosted by a colleague, but you arrived very late and had to leave early. Write a letter to your colleague apologizing for your behavior. You should include details about: - why you were late and why you had to leave early - how much you enjoyed the evening despite the circumstances - an invitation to meet up another time to make amends.

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To: Yogi@gmail.com

Subject: Sorry for Leaving the Dinner Party Early

Dear Yogi,

I hope you are doing well.

I want to say sorry for leaving your dinner party so early last Saturday. I received an urgent phone call from my family because my younger brother was not feeling well. I had to leave immediately to help them.

Even though I could not stay until the end, I really enjoyed the party. The food was delicious, and I had a great time talking with you and our colleagues. Everyone was friendly, and the party was well planned.

To make up for leaving early, I would like to invite you for a cup of coffee next weekend. We can spend some time together and continue our conversation. Please let me know if you are free.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Regards,

Gopiga

Word Count: 141

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Overall Band Score

8.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

party: 4

leaving: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all parts of the task. The explanation for the abrupt departure is clear, the positive feedback regarding the party is well-articulated, and the invitation to make up for the early exit is naturally integrated. The tone is appropriate for a colleague, and the structure is logical and easy to follow. No improvements are necessary as the requirements are met comprehensively. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is exceptionally well-organized. Each bullet point from the task is addressed in its own dedicated paragraph, which makes the progression of ideas very easy to follow. The transitions between sentences are natural, and the overall flow is logical and smooth.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate, accurate, and fits the semi-formal/friendly tone required for a colleague. Words like 'abruptly' (implied by context), 'delicious', and 'well planned' are used correctly. To reach a band 9, you could incorporate even more sophisticated collocations or idiomatic expressions to demonstrate a higher level of lexical flexibility.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is highly accurate with a good range of structures, including complex sentences (e.g., 'Even though I could not stay...'). There are no noticeable errors that impede communication. The punctuation is used correctly throughout the text.

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