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Band 4+: You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company.

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Dear sir/Madam,

I am going to write this letter to report that i lost my valuable item on one of your train. The item is lost is my leather wallet with brand name urban limit which is printed on front side. the color of wallet is brown. i have my identification and some bank cards in the wallet and those are very important to me. I lost my wallet in between 4pm to 4:30pm while travelling to downtown on Friday evening. Could you please notify me if you receive my lost wallet. i will place my contact information, my phone number (825) 777-9018. if you have this please keep this safe place.

Thank you

yours sincerely,

Navdeep kaur.

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

wallet: 5

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Task Response

The letter adequately addresses the task by reporting the lost wallet and providing necessary details. To improve, consider elaborating on the wallet's contents and the specific train route. Also, enhance the closing by expressing gratitude for their assistance. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat unclear, and the flow of information could be improved. Consider structuring your letter with a clear introduction stating the purpose, a body providing details about the lost item and the circumstances, and a conclusion expressing your hope for recovery and providing contact information. Using more cohesive devices (e.g., 'furthermore,' 'however,' 'therefore') would help connect your ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in terms of precision and variety. For example, instead of saying 'valuable item,' you could specify 'leather wallet.' Varying your word choice and using more descriptive language would enhance the letter. For instance, instead of 'keep this safe place,' you could say 'keep it in a secure location.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay close attention to verb tense consistency (e.g., 'I lost' instead of 'The item is lost'), subject-verb agreement, and correct article usage (e.g., 'a train' instead of 'one of your train'). Also, ensure correct punctuation, especially commas and capitalization. Reviewing basic grammar rules and proofreading carefully will help improve accuracy.

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