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Band 6+: 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 Sir,

Hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to apologise for the damage I have caused to your snow removal machine which I borrowed from you two days ago.

I am extremely sorry that I would not be able to take care of your machine which you handed over to me with trust and confidence. I am feeling atrocious about this whole scenario.

Actually, last afternoon, after an extreme snow storm, I started removing snow from my driveway with your snow removal equipment. In the begining, the machine was working absolutely fine, but after few minutes, it suddenly stoped working. Then I opened the front part and found that a stone got stucked in there. I tried my level best to fix it, but unfortunely I could not succeed.

So, I would like to compensate for the damage that occured because of my negligence. Can you please tell me the price of this machine, so that I can send you the money. Or can I buy the similar kind of machine for you?

I hope you will reply me back with a possible solution soon.

Sincerely yours,

Arpit Kaur

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

machine: 5

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Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-organized, clearly apologizes for the damage, explains how it occurred, and suggests a way to compensate the neighbor. The tone is appropriate and the language is accurate. Occasional omissions or lapses are acceptable at this level.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent and follows a logical structure, addressing all the points in the task. However, the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within paragraphs and between them. For example, in the third paragraph, you could add a sentence to transition from the snowstorm to using the machine. Also, avoid overly repetitive phrasing; try to rephrase similar ideas using different words to maintain reader engagement.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in terms of variety and sophistication. While words like 'atrocious' and 'negligence' are appropriate, the letter could benefit from more precise and nuanced language. For instance, instead of 'feeling atrocious,' you could use 'deeply regretful' or 'extremely remorseful.' Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition of words like 'machine' and 'damage.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a fair range of grammatical structures, but there are noticeable errors that affect clarity. For example, 'I would not be able to take care of your machine' could be improved to 'I was not able to take care of your machine.' Also, 'reply me back' is redundant; simply use 'reply to me.' Pay closer attention to verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and correct use of articles. Proofreading carefully before submission can help catch these errors.

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