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Band 4+: You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter describe the item explain where and when you left it say what action you would like the company to take

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Dear Authorized,

I am Sezer Turkdal. I am writing this letter regarding to lost an item in the train that came from Manchester yesterday.

While I was coming to London by rail, I got hungry. That’s why I went to the food section of the train. I bought a sandwich from the coffee shop. I sat down, and I put my meal and my wallet on the table. After I ate, I returned to my seat. When the clock showed me 12:30 PM, I got off at the London railway station. I noticed very late that my wallet was not with me. I am sure that I missed my wallet at where I ate something. There was quite money, several credit cards, and my identification card.

If you detect the location of the stuff I lost, you can contact me anytime. I will be so glad if you find it. Additionally, my contact information is below.

Thank you,

Best regards

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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: 3

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Task Response

5.5

The letter addresses the task by describing the lost item, explaining where and when it was left, and stating the action desired from the railway company. However, more specific details about the lost item and a clearer request for action could enhance the task response.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is mostly coherent and cohesive, with a clear structure. However, there are some minor issues with paragraphing and the flow of information. Using more linking words and organizing the information more effectively would improve coherence and cohesion.

Lexical Resource

There is a need for a wider range of vocabulary to enhance the lexical resource. Additionally, some words and phrases could be more accurately chosen to convey the intended meaning. Work on using more sophisticated and varied vocabulary to improve the overall lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

While the letter demonstrates some control of grammar and punctuation, there are noticeable errors throughout. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, and sentence structure to improve grammatical accuracy. Proofreading for errors in punctuation and sentence construction is recommended.

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