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Band 6+: You borrowed a colleague's car for a short trip during lunch break, but you accidentally scratched the side while parking. You didn't have time to inform him before he left for the day. Write a letter to your colleague apologizing for the damage. You should mention: - How the incident happened. - Express your regret. - Propose a solution to repair the damage.

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Dear John,

I am writing to apologize to the damage that happened when trying to park your car, I hope we can talk more about it in detail at the coffee shop opposite your favorite drive in food hub at 7pm.

On my way to the event, I got to where I was to park intially there was a spot but it was for disabled so I had to manuouver to the parking spot available for everyone I was trying not to be so close to any car ,unfortunately as I moved towards my lane , I realized it was tight and I had scratched the side of the car.

I made a call through to the mechanic to see what can be done and he assured me to bring it in on Monday by 10 am .

I would be waiting to hear from you John.

With love

Janet.

Word Count: 150

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Overall Band Score

6
(+/- 0.5)
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

7
The letter adequately addresses all three bullet points of the task, providing an apology, an explanation of the incident, and a suggestion for resolution. The language is generally appropriate for a letter to a friend. To improve, consider providing a more concrete suggestion for resolving the issue, such as offering to pay for the repairs or discussing insurance options. Also, proofread carefully to eliminate minor grammatical errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

5
The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each of the points mentioned in the task (apology, explanation, solution). This would enhance clarity and flow. For example, the apology and invitation to discuss are combined, which could be separated for better impact. Also, the transition between explaining the incident and suggesting a solution could be smoother.

Lexical Resource

6
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task. Phrases like 'maneuver,' 'initially,' and 'assured me' are appropriate. However, varying your word choice could further enhance the letter. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'car,' you could use synonyms like 'vehicle.' Also, consider more precise language to describe the damage, moving beyond just 'scratched the side.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

5
There are several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the letter. For example, 'apologize to the damage' should be 'apologize for the damage.' The sentence structure in the explanation paragraph is also somewhat convoluted and could be simplified for better readability. While a range of structures is attempted, accuracy needs improvement to ensure the message is conveyed effectively. Pay close attention to prepositions, articles, and sentence construction.

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