Letter

Band 6+: You have lost an important document while traveling on public transport. Write a letter to the lost and found department of the public transport company. - Describe the document you lost. - Explain where and when you think you lost it. - Suggest what the department should do if they find the document.

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Dear Lost and Found Department, KAI Indonesia,

My name is Tiara. I took Batara Express train from Tawang Station in Semarang to Balapan Station yesterday on May 25th, 2025. Unfortunately, when I reached my hotel in Solo, I realized that my wallet was missing. It was a black mini purse with rose embroidery on both sides. It had a small keychain with my name on it.

Since I went directly to my hotel from the station, I believed that my wallet was lost either in the train, Tawang, or Balapan Station.

I would appreciate if you can assist me finding my wallet promptly because it contained essential instruments such as ID Card, passport, and my Visa. I am scheduled to leave the country in two days, and I require the documents to do so.

Thank you for your time, I hope to receive a response soon.

Best regards,

Tiara

Word Count: 149

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6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

station: 3

wallet: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-written and clearly describes the wallet, states where it was likely lost, and explains the importance of the documents it contained. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the sequence of information is clear. To enhance coherence, consider using more varied transition words to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs. For example, in the second paragraph, you could add a phrase like 'Given this,' or 'Therefore,' to strengthen the connection between realizing the wallet was missing and the possible locations where it could have been lost.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and conveys the message effectively. To further enhance your lexical resource, try incorporating more specific or descriptive words. For instance, instead of 'essential instruments,' you could use 'critical documents' or 'indispensable identification.' Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition, such as replacing one instance of 'documents' with 'credentials' or 'papers.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only minor errors that do not significantly impede understanding. Pay close attention to article usage (e.g., 'the train' instead of 'train' when referring to a specific train). Also, ensure consistency in verb tense and subject-verb agreement throughout the letter. Reviewing and correcting these minor errors will further improve the grammatical accuracy of your writing.

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