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Band 9: You borrowed a valuable tool from your neighbor for a home repair project. Unfortunately, you accidentally broke the tool while using it. Write a letter to your neighbor apologizing for breaking the tool. You should include: - a description of how the tool was broken - why you are sorry for the inconvenience - what steps you will take to rectify the situation

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Dear Historia,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing to sincerely apologize for an unfortunate accident regarding the electronic equipment you so kindly loaned me the other day. While I was using it, the device slipped from my hands and dropped onto the hard floor, which cracked the main casing and caused the machine to stop turning on completely.

I am incredibly sorry about this. I know how generous it was of you to let me borrow your property, and I feel terrible for not taking better care of it. I deeply regret the inconvenience and frustration this will cause you.

Please rest assured that I will take full responsibility for fixing this. I plan to take the equipment to a certified repair shop tomorrow morning to see if it can be professionally fixed. If it is repairable, I will cover the full cost myself. If it cannot be fixed, I will buy you an exact replacement or a newer model right away.

Thank you for your understanding, and I am truly sorry again for the trouble.

Warm regards,

Ymir

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Overall Band Score

9
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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

9
The letter fully addresses all parts of the task. The description of the damage is clear, the apology is sincere and well-explained, and the proposed solution is comprehensive. The tone is appropriately apologetic and respectful for a neighborly relationship. No improvements are necessary as the response is excellent.

Coherence & Cohesion

9
The letter is exceptionally well-organized. The progression of ideas is logical, moving smoothly from the apology and explanation of the accident to the expression of regret and finally the proposed solution. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different aspects of the task, making the message effortless to follow.

Lexical Resource

9
The vocabulary used is sophisticated, natural, and highly appropriate for a semi-formal apology. Phrases such as 'sincerely apologize,' 'unfortunate accident,' 'deeply regret the inconvenience,' and 'take full responsibility' demonstrate a high level of lexical control and precision.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The grammatical structures are varied and used with full flexibility. The writer successfully employs complex sentence structures (e.g., conditional sentences like 'If it is repairable...') without any errors in punctuation or syntax. The accuracy is flawless.

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