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Band 8+: 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 Simon,

I’m writing this to inform you that I accidentally incurred minor damage to the car I recently borrowed from you.

Yesterday, late in the evening, I came home from the event I attended earlier, so tired that I carelessly entered our garage and accidentally bumped the left side angle of the rear bumper against the gate. As a result, the car incurred a cracked and dislocated rear bumper.

I’m sincerely saddened about what happened, and I’m really sorry for the inconvenience I’ve caused. Thus, rest assured, I will shoulder all the expenses of the repair.

I know a friend who works at a trusted auto shop, and I will deliver the car today to restore it to its original form as soon as possible.

I hope you will not consider these lapses as abuse of trust, and look forward to seeing you soon.

Best regards,

Neil

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It clearly explains the situation, expresses sincere apologies, and suggests a solution for compensation. The tone is appropriate, and the letter is well-organized and easy to understand. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the progression of ideas is clear. The use of cohesive devices is effective, contributing to a smooth and coherent flow. Minor improvements could be made by varying sentence structure to enhance readability further.

Lexical Resource

A good range of vocabulary is used appropriately. Phrases like 'incurred minor damage' and 'shoulder all the expenses' are effective. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more sophisticated vocabulary related to car damage and repair.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. The sentence structures are generally accurate and varied. Pay close attention to verb tense consistency and article usage for further improvement.

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