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Band 5+: You borrowed an item from a friend a while ago and have not yet returned it. Write a letter to your friend. You should include details about: - apologizing for the delay - explaining the reason for the delay - suggesting a specific time when you can return the item

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Hello, my dear friend. How are you? How is your family? I hope everything is perfect. I know I borrowed a dress a 3 weeks ago and haven’t returned it yet. I know that I promised to return it week ago but I was too busy the whole week.

I know that you might be upset because of that and I’m deeply sorry. I really wish you could forgive me. The reason of my delay is college. I was too busy with studies and I really felt like I was studying to death. The test’s coming so I tried my best. And i passed the test for 93 point from 100. I’m so happy because of that amd we two should salabrate it.

What about going to our favorite cafe on weekends? I’ll buy you your favorite chocolate and will return your dress. Just tell me when, I’m ready when yoy are. I hope to see you soon, sweetie. Your dear friend Anna.

Word Count: 163

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Overall Band Score

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter adequately addresses all parts of the task, including an apology, explanation, and suggestion for returning the item. The tone is appropriately friendly. To improve, focus on maintaining a consistent level of formality and avoid overly casual language in certain parts. Also, ensure the reasons provided are concise and directly relevant to the task.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider structuring the letter with a clear introduction, body paragraphs addressing each bullet point, and a concise conclusion. Transitions between ideas could be smoother to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Try to use more varied and precise language to express your ideas. For example, instead of 'too busy,' you could use 'overwhelmed' or 'occupied.' Also, be mindful of using overly informal language like 'sweetie' in a letter that requires a degree of formality. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay attention to verb tense consistency, correct article usage (a/an/the), and sentence structure. For example, 'a 3 weeks ago' should be 'three weeks ago,' and 'I was too busy the whole week' could be rephrased for better clarity. Proofreading carefully will help reduce these errors.

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