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Band 6+: 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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Hey Suzie!

I hope you are having a fantastic day. I have something to tell you, I’m coming back to your city, İstanbul in two weeks! I am super excited to see you again. However, I have some bad news. Unfortunately, the e-book reader that I borrowed from you last year june is broken. I visited my college roommate last week. She had her nephew over and she smashed it down when I was showering. I am truly sorry for letting that happen. Since it is broken and I am the reason for it, I bought you a new one! You mean a lot to me so I don’t want you to be upset. I also got the return ticket for it so you can give it back or buy another version of it from the store.

I can’t wait to see you, looking forward to see you Suzie.xx

Word Count: 149

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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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

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, including an apology, an explanation of how the damage occurred, and a suggestion for compensation. The tone is suitable for a letter to a friend. To improve, consider adding more specific details about the new e-reader (model, features) to ensure Suzie knows you've put thought into the replacement. Also, while the offer of a return ticket is generous, clarify if it's for the new e-reader or something else, as it's slightly ambiguous. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

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 instructions (apology, explanation, compensation). The transition between expressing excitement about the upcoming visit and delivering the bad news could be smoother. For example, you could add a sentence like, "However, there's something I need to tell you about the e-book reader I borrowed."

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate for the context and demonstrates a good range. Using more varied language to express your apology and offer of compensation could further enhance this aspect. For example, instead of "I am truly sorry," you could use "I am deeply regretful" or "I sincerely apologize." Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the letter. For example, "last year june" should be "last June." Also, "she smashed it down" is a bit informal and could be rephrased as "he knocked it down" or "he broke it." The sentence "I also got the return ticket for it so you can give it back or buy another version of it from the store" is a bit confusing and could be clarified. Reviewing basic grammar rules and proofreading carefully before submitting would help improve accuracy.

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Band 6+: 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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