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Band 5+: You borrowed a valuable book from a friend a while ago, and now you've accidentally damaged it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: - Apologize for damaging the book - Explain how the damage occurred - Suggest a way to make amends for the damage

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Dear Sarah,

I hope this letter finds you well. I have to explain something is important for you.Last summer,when we celebrated my birthday, you gave it a gift yours necklace to me. Do you remember that necklace? I apologize about my fault.

I broke the necklace accedently and ı did not fix it. Last week ı was on holiday and ı went to London. While i was running to the airport i crushed the door and i fell to the ground. My necklace fell into from my neck to ground. It suddenly broke an than i shocked.

Anyway ı searched a good service who fix it and who return the necklace first shape. I have a good news do not worry. I found this shop. I will give to the necklace for fixing to damage. Don’t angry with me please, As soon as possible ı will send you.

Thank you for your kindness.

Lovely,

Züleyha

Word Count: 155

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

necklace: 5

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task by apologizing, explaining the damage, and suggesting a solution. However, the explanation of how the damage occurred could be clearer and more detailed. The tone is generally appropriate, but the language could be more precise and formal in certain areas. To improve, focus on providing more specific details and using more sophisticated vocabulary and sentence structures.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization could be improved for better flow. Consider dedicating a paragraph to each of the task's bullet points: apology, explanation, and compensation. Transition words could also be used to link ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is somewhat limited. Try to use a wider range of vocabulary to express your ideas more precisely. For example, instead of just saying 'broke,' you could use words like 'shattered' or 'damaged.' Also, be careful with word choice to ensure it fits the context. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors throughout the letter that affect clarity. Focus on using correct tense, subject-verb agreement, and article usage. Sentence structure also needs attention to improve readability. For example, 'I have to explain something is important for you' is awkwardly phrased and grammatically incorrect.

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