Letter

Band 7+: You borrowed an item from a friend a long time ago and have only just realised you still have it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, - apologise for not returning the item sooner - describe the item and how you used it - suggest how and when you will return it

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Hello Dastan!

How are you? Remember when I was in 7th grade, I borrowed a game disc from you for a month, but I forgot to return it.

I’m sorry, I should have returned it on time, and now I feel very guilty about it. I know that I should have returned the item on time, but I’m so sorry and embarrassed in front of you for forgetting and being careless about it.

I played it for a month like I said, but you know we moved to another city, and during that move, I put the disc under a box and forgot about it.

To make up for my mistake, I invite you to go to your favorite Korean restaurant this weekend and have a meal. On the one hand, I’ll give you the disc and we’ll meet up and talk. What do you think?

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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Task Response

The letter addresses all the requirements of the task, including an apology, a description of the item and its use, and a suggestion for its return. There are some areas where the language could be more natural and less repetitive. For example, the apology could be more concise. To improve, focus on varying sentence structure and using more specific vocabulary to enhance clarity and engagement. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is adequate, but could be improved by separating the apology from the explanation of how the item was used. This would enhance the flow and clarity of the letter.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and conveys the message effectively. While the language is simple, it is generally accurate. To improve, try incorporating a wider range of vocabulary to express your feelings and actions more precisely. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate with only minor errors. The sentence structures are relatively simple. To enhance the grammatical range, try using more complex sentence structures and varied verb tenses where appropriate.

Band 7+: You borrowed an item from a friend a long time ago and have only just realised you still have it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, - apologise for not returning the item sooner - describe the item and how you used it - suggest how and when you will return it

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