Letter

Band 9: You had arranged to meet a close friend for a day out, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you were unable to make it. Write a letter to your friend explaining why you missed the meeting. You should include: - an apology for not being able to attend - a detailed explanation of the reason for your absence - a suggestion for rescheduling the outing.

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Hi Debbie,

I hope you and the family are well. About yesterday, I’m sorry I couldn’t catch up with you due to an unexpected work commitment.

Well, I wanted to spend the entire afternoon with you and discuss our future plans. I’m keen on going into a fashion academy soon. I’m a bit confused about leaving my job and studying full-time. I’ll still need your advice concerning that.

Regarding why I couldn’t meet up, I received a call from my employer telling me to visit our newly opened branch on Johnson Road for a quick survey. I didn’t anticipate that it would take long, but I was wrong.

Would you be available this weekend? I’d love to make up for missing our appointment by taking us to Cafe House for hot chocolate. My treat! Trust me, you’ll enjoy it.

Let me know what you think in your next reply!

Love,

Zara

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Overall Band Score

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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 fully addresses all three bullet points with clear and relevant content. The purpose of the meeting is explained, the reason for the cancellation is provided, and a specific alternative time is suggested. The tone is appropriate and friendly, and the letter is well-structured with a natural flow. No improvements are necessary.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. Each paragraph has a clear purpose: opening apology, explanation of why you wanted to meet, reason for cancellation, and a suggestion for a new meeting time. Cohesive devices are used naturally, and paragraphing is skillfully managed.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is varied and appropriate for a friendly letter. Phrases like 'unexpected work commitment', 'keen on going into a fashion academy', and 'make up for missing our appointment' show natural and sophisticated control. The tone is warm and appropriate for the context. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used accurately and flexibly. Punctuation is correct, and there are no noticeable errors. The sentences vary in length and complexity, contributing to a natural flow.

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