Letter

Band 6+: You borrowed a valuable piece of equipment from a colleague at work, but unfortunately, it was stolen from your car while parked in a public area. Write a letter to your colleague apologizing for the loss of the equipment. You should include details about: - how the equipment was stolen - why you feel responsible for the loss - what steps you are taking to resolve the situation and compensate for the loss

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Dear Tom,

I am writing regarding the barometer you lent me last week. Unfortunately, I will not be able to return it because it was stolen. I understand that it was entirely my fault and will compensate you the cost of the gauge.

I thought nothing will happen if I leave it in my car for one night. I see clearly now that it was a bad idea to put it under the front window where it can be visible from the outside. Someone have broken the glass and snitched your barometer alongside with my video registrator, 50$ in cash and even the cat plushie!

I am sorry for what has happened and feel that I should be more careful with your property. I have already contacted the police, maybe they will help to catch the robber. As for now, I am ready to compensate the loss with money or buy a new barometer of the same model as the lost one.

I am waiting for your decision regarding the compensation. Contact me as soon as possible.

Best wishes,

Michael

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

barometer: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing relevant details about the theft, accepting responsibility, and outlining steps for resolution. The tone is suitable, and the information is presented clearly. To further enhance the response, consider adding more specific details about the police report (e.g., report number) or the process of finding a replacement barometer. Also, the phrase "snitched your barometer" is too informal for this context.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, with each paragraph addressing a specific aspect of the task. To improve coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. For example, you could use transition words or phrases to show cause and effect, contrast, or addition.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary to address the task. However, some word choices are slightly informal or unnatural. For example, 'snitched' could be replaced with a more formal term like 'stolen'. To enhance lexical resource, try to incorporate more precise and sophisticated vocabulary related to the situation, such as 'vandalized' instead of 'broken the glass'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a reasonable command of grammar, but there are some errors that affect clarity. For example, 'Someone have broken' should be 'Someone has broken'. Also, 'I thought nothing will happen' could be improved to 'I thought nothing would happen'. Pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and article usage. Reviewing basic grammar rules and proofreading carefully can help reduce these errors.

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