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Band 6+: You have just missed a friend's party. Write a letter to apologise. In your letter: apologise to your friend explain why you did not attend the party say what you plan to do to make up for missing the party.

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Dear Charlotte,

I am writing to apologize for been absent at your birthday party on 12th October.

I am sincerely sorry for not attending the party; heck, I really tried my best to be there but lately things have been quite hectic at work and I currently don’t even have time for myself.

So I just got promoted last month, and to be honest this new position came with more workload, stress and countless sleepless nights. On the 12th of October, I was called up for a critical meeting involving regional stakeholders. Before we could round up it was far to late and well into the night and I was unable to attend your party.

To make up for my absentee, I have decided to get us tickets for the new Lion King movie as I know you loved the movie trailer so much.

Please accept my apologies once again.

All the best,

Emma

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, offering a clear apology, a detailed explanation for missing the party, and a thoughtful suggestion to make up for it. The tone is sincere and friendly. To further improve, consider adding a more personal touch to the apology, perhaps expressing specific regrets about what you missed at the party.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, with a clear introduction, explanation, and suggestion for making up for the missed party. To enhance coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. For example, you could add transition words or phrases to signal the relationship between events or ideas more explicitly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and conveys the intended meaning effectively. There is some good use of informal language ('heck') which suits the context of a letter to a friend. To further enhance your lexical resource, try incorporating a wider range of synonyms and idiomatic expressions to add depth and nuance to your writing. For example, instead of 'things have been quite hectic,' you could say 'things have been incredibly demanding.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with a variety of sentence structures used. However, there are a few errors that affect clarity. For example, 'been absent' should be 'being absent' or 'having been absent,' and 'far to late' should be 'too late'. Pay close attention to verb tenses, prepositions, and articles to ensure accuracy. Proofreading carefully can help identify and correct these errors.

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