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Band 5+: You borrowed an item from a friend. While it was in your possession, it got damaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • thank your friend for lending the item to you. • explain how it got damaged. • tell your friend what you plan to do about it

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Dear Ladan

I hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to thank again for your kindness to lend me your book. I passed my exam with a high score and your book helped me very much, because this is main source for my exam.

However, I’m so sorry to have to tell you that when I was in classroom and I was writing answers, one of my classmates came with a cup of tea and Unfortunately your book damaged for her care Lessing. Some pages of book didn’t clean. Therefore, I am unhappy about this accident.

I decided to find a replace for your book. I searched in shopping online sites and I bought it. I will receive it in 2 days and I will bring it for you.

Once again, please accept my apologies for my carelessness. I promise this issue doesn’t repeat again.

Warmest regards,

noushin

Word Count: 149

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses all parts of the task, thanking the friend, explaining the damage, and stating the plan to replace the book. There are some minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, but the overall message is clear. To improve, focus on using more natural and precise language and proofread carefully for errors. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the flow could be improved with better transitions between ideas. For example, the transition from thanking Ladan to explaining the damage feels a bit abrupt. Consider using phrases that smoothly connect these points. Paragraphing is adequate, but could be refined to better organize the information.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more precise and varied language. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'book,' you could use synonyms or descriptive phrases. Also, consider using more sophisticated vocabulary to express your apology and the impact of the damage. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. For example, 'your book damaged for her care Lessing' is grammatically incorrect and unclear. Pay close attention to punctuation as well to enhance readability.

Band 5+: You borrowed an item from a friend. While it was in your possession, it got damaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • thank your friend for lending the item to you. • explain how it got damaged. • tell your friend what you plan to do about it

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