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Band 8+: 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 Neighbor,

I am writing to apologize for losing the lawn mower that I borrowed from you last week.

While I was transporting it back to my house, the mower fell from the trailer without me noticing. I retraced my route and searched the area several times, but unfortunately I was unable to find it.

I feel very sorry for this mistake because you trusted me with your property, and I understand that losing it has caused you inconvenience. I take full responsibility for what happened and regret not being more careful.

To compensate you for the loss, I would like to replace the lawn mower with the same model or reimburse you for its full value, whichever you prefer. Please let me know what would be most convenient for you.

Once again, I sincerely apologize for the loss and for any trouble this has caused.

Yours sincerely, Maxim

Word Count: 149

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

mower: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all parts of the task. The candidate clearly identifies the item, explains the circumstances of the loss, expresses sincere regret, and offers two logical methods of compensation. The tone is appropriately apologetic and polite, making it a highly effective response. No improvements are necessary. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is exceptionally well-structured. Each bullet point from the task is addressed in a dedicated paragraph, which makes the progression of ideas logical and easy to follow. The transitions between sentences are smooth and natural, ensuring the reader can follow the narrative without effort.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is precise, appropriate for the context, and demonstrates a high level of control. Phrases such as 'retraced my route', 'take full responsibility', and 'reimburse you for its full value' are used naturally and effectively. There is no unnecessary repetition, and the tone remains consistently polite and apologetic.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical control is excellent. You have used a variety of complex sentence structures (e.g., conditional structures and subordinate clauses) accurately. Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and there are no noticeable errors in tense or subject-verb agreement. The writing is polished and professional.

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