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Band 5+: You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised that you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: ● thank your friend for the holiday ● explain that you left your wallet in their house ● give them instructions for how to send it back to you

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Dear Jane,

Thank you very much for this holiday. I enjoyed this, mainly going the sightseeing. I have never been in England, only I read about this. Therefore, Cambridge was extremely interesting for me to see this in the reality.

Unfortunately, I have found out just now that my wallet was left in your flat, It was generally on the shelf next to the bed, that I suppose that it is likely there now. Fortunately, there isn’t much money, or bank card, or other official documents, so its lack doesn’t cause problem for me. On the other hand, this is important for me because I got it from my mother to my 40th birthday, and in addition, its size is ideal for me.

Therefore, please, send it me back on post as soon as possible if it is not problem for you.

Thank you in advance for the pleasure vacation and your help.

Take careful of yourself.

Best regards,

Zsuzsa

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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 adequately covers the task requirements, expressing gratitude, explaining the lost wallet, and providing instructions. However, there are some minor lapses in tone and formality. To improve, focus on using more natural and idiomatic English, and ensure a consistently appropriate level of formality throughout the letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the flow could be improved with better paragraphing and transitions between ideas. Consider organizing your letter into more distinct paragraphs, each focusing on a specific purpose (thanking, explaining the lost wallet, providing instructions). Using transitional phrases can also help to connect your ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there are opportunities to use more precise and varied language. For example, instead of 'going the sightseeing,' you could say 'going sightseeing' or 'exploring the sights.' Try to use synonyms and more descriptive words to enhance your writing.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect the clarity of the letter. For example, 'I enjoyed this, mainly going the sightseeing' should be rephrased for better clarity. Similarly, 'send it me back on post' is not grammatically correct. Review basic grammar rules and sentence structures to improve accuracy. Pay attention to verb tenses, articles, and prepositions.

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