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Band 7+: You borrowed a valuable item from a neighbor but lost it. Write a letter to your neighbor. - Apologize for losing the item. - Describe the item you lost. - Suggest how you will replace it.

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Dear Sharon,

Hope you’re doing great? I have been thinking of the right way to write this letter to you, although it was not intentional but I would sincerely like to apologize for damaging the electric pressing iron that you lent to me last week.

What happened was that I kept the pressing iron on a table and while playing my toddlers mistakenly pushed it down. As a result, the control switch and the water jar were severely damaged. In addition, I noticed that it has been malfunctioning ever since the incident and that has affected me.

I would like to take it to their designated store to know weather it could be repaired or replaced. I have contacted their helplines and they will be sending a dispatch rider next week to pick the item up. Once again, kindly accept my sincere apology and thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely,

Joyce.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, offering a clear apology, explanation, and solution. The tone is suitable and the language is generally accurate. To improve, consider adding more specific details about the offer to repair or replace the item, such as mentioning a specific budget or timeframe. Also, proofread carefully to eliminate minor grammatical errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the flow of information is smooth. However, there are a few areas where the connection between ideas could be strengthened to improve the overall coherence. For example, elaborating slightly more on the impact of the incident on you could enhance the personal touch and sincerity of the apology.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and conveys the message effectively. There is room to enhance the lexical resource by incorporating more varied and sophisticated language to express the apology and the offer to repair or replace the item. For instance, instead of 'severely damaged,' you could use 'extensively damaged' or 'irreparably damaged' to add more impact.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. While the grammatical structures are generally accurate, there are a few instances where the phrasing could be improved for clarity and precision. For example, rephrasing 'and that has affected me' to something more specific about how it affected you would enhance the grammatical accuracy and relevance.

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Band 7+: You borrowed a valuable item from a neighbor but lost it. Write a letter to your neighbor. - Apologize for losing the item. - Describe the item you lost. - Suggest how you will replace it.

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