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Band 4+: You borrowed a valuable item from a friend, and it was damaged while in your possession. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: - Apologize for the damage. - Explain how the damage occurred. - Suggest a way to compensate them for the loss.

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Hello Monira jan

I hope you will be doing great. Its such a long time which last time we met each other. Iam writing this letter to inform you about your headphone which I borrowed it from you last week.

Iam really ashemed about this matter, it was very tough for me to tell this issue for you. Beside this I will return that for you.

I have to tell you your headphone got damaged accidentally, when I listen to my favoraite music suddenly my mom point to me come here I puted it on the table my nephew gave it and drew it into the our pool now it does not work properly.

By the way, I have a amazing news for you I have found a new one with the same design, quality and color, I ordered it for you tomorrow it will arrive on my house. Additionally the new one has more warranty than yours.

I can’t wait to see you again.

Best wishes

Nazli

Word Count: 168

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Overall Band Score

4.5
(+/- 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, offering an apology, explaining the damage, and suggesting compensation. The tone is appropriately apologetic and friendly. To improve, focus on using more formal language and structuring the letter into clear, well-developed paragraphs. Also, proofread carefully to eliminate grammatical errors and improve clarity.

Coherence & Cohesion

4
The letter's organization could be improved for better flow. Consider structuring your letter with clear topic sentences for each paragraph to guide the reader. For example, dedicate a paragraph solely to the apology, another to explaining the damage, and a final one to the compensation offer. Transition words can also help connect ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

4
The vocabulary used is somewhat limited and could be enhanced with more precise word choices. For instance, instead of 'doing great,' you could say 'doing well' or 'in good health.' Also, try to vary your vocabulary to avoid repetition and make the letter more engaging. Explore synonyms for words like 'damaged' and 'amazing' to add depth to your writing. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

3
There are several grammatical errors throughout the letter that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. For example, 'Iam writing this letter' should be 'I am writing this letter,' and 'I puted it on the table' should be 'I put it on the table.' Proofreading carefully and focusing on basic grammar rules will help improve accuracy.

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