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Band 8+: You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter: •apologize for the mistake •find out how important the book is to him/her •say what you will do

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Dear Jay,

I hope you went back home safely to Auckland. I had a great time with you throughout our two-year diploma course in Accounting Management.

Recently while cleaning my cupboard, I came across your Business Operations Accounting 101 by T.J. Maguire that I borrowed during the final exams. I’m really sorry that I forgot to return it. Also, you were in a hurry to get back home and it slipped from my mind to give it back to you.

I clearly remember you saying that book is your go-to for every accounting-related queries, and is your version of an accounting dictionary. I feel guilty about not being able to give it back as I know how much you cherish that limited-edition copy that the author personally signed for you.

I’ve been thinking of sending the book via courier service. But, I’m not aware of your home address. So, please share your Auckland address and I’ll try to courier it at the earliest.

Once again, I’m sorry for this inconvenience.

Warm regards,

Niko.

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B1 - Intermediate
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accounting: 3

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The letter appropriately satisfies all the requirements of the task. It is well-written and clearly addresses each of the points in the prompt in a natural and coherent manner. There are no omissions or lapses.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are generally smooth. However, there's room to enhance the flow by using more varied cohesive devices. For example, in the third paragraph, consider rephrasing 'I feel guilty about not being able to give it back as I know how much you cherish that limited-edition copy that the author personally signed for you' to something like 'Knowing how much you cherish that limited-edition, personally signed copy, I feel terrible about not returning it sooner.' This adds a touch more sophistication to the connection between your feelings and the book's importance.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using appropriate and natural language throughout. Phrases like 'go-to,' 'accounting-related queries,' and 'slipped from my mind' are well-chosen and contribute to the letter's overall effectiveness. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more specific vocabulary related to expressing apologies or describing the sentimental value of the book. For instance, instead of 'I'm really sorry,' you could use 'I sincerely apologize' or 'I deeply regret.' Also, instead of 'how much you cherish,' you could use 'how much you treasure' or 'how much sentimental value it holds.'

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The letter exhibits a strong command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures used effectively. Punctuation is generally accurate, and the overall grammatical accuracy contributes to the clarity of the message. To further refine the grammatical range, consider incorporating more complex sentence structures or varied verb tenses where appropriate. For example, the sentence 'I've been thinking of sending the book via courier service' could be rephrased as 'I have been considering sending the book via courier service, but...' to add a bit more complexity and sophistication.

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