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Band 7+: You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.

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Dear Ms. Anna,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing to inform you that I cannot return the Algebra II and The British History books in time, which I borrowed from the school library on 27th October 2025. I know that these books are highly demanded by other 10th grade students and they should be returned to the library after 30 days. However, I will not be able to give the books back to you by due date, as I am traveling to Liverpool tomorrow morning to visit my sick grandmother. Also, I have to stay there for one week because my grandmother has been hospitalized currently and I have to be with her there.

Therefore, I have given both books to my neighbor just now but he can bring them to the library only next Monday.

I am really sorry for the inconvenience caused by me.

Your sincerely,

Mila Hankulieva.

Word Count: 153

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Overall Band Score

7.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
books: 4
library: 3
Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

9
The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. The reason for being unable to return the books is clearly explained, and a solution is proposed. The tone is appropriate, and the letter is well-organized.

Coherence & Cohesion

7
The letter is well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the flow of information is generally smooth. However, consider using more varied cohesive devices to further enhance the connection between sentences and paragraphs. For example, you could add a sentence at the beginning to directly state the purpose of your letter.

Lexical Resource

7
The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally accurate. However, there's room to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary to express your ideas more precisely and naturally. For instance, instead of 'highly demanded,' you could use 'in high demand.' Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6
The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only minor errors. Pay attention to the use of articles and prepositions. For example, 'Algebra II and The British History books' could be improved by ensuring consistency in article usage. Also, review the use of verb tenses to ensure they accurately reflect the timing of events.

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