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Band 7+: 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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am one of your regular passengers. am writing you to inform you that I have lost an item in my last journey on your train service.

The item is a brown leather wallet, which holds significant personal value to me. It features a small red flower design and has my name embossed on the inside. The wallet contains my identification, two credit cards, and a family photograph.

I believe I left the wallet aboard the train travelling from London to Birmingham at midnight on May 11th. I was seated near the exit door and realized the wallet was missing after taking a taxi in Birmingham. Despite my efforts to retrace my steps, I have been unable to locate it.

I would greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter. If it is possible to review the security footage from that journey, I would be grateful for guidance on the procedure for retrieving my wallet, should it be found.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and any updates you may have regarding the status of my lost item.

faithfully,

Esraa Ayman.

Word Count: 200

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Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

wallet: 5

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Task Response

8

The letter adequately addresses all parts of the task. The description of the lost item is clear, the circumstances of its loss are well-explained, and a reasonable request for action is made. Minor improvements could enhance clarity and precision.

Coherence & Cohesion

8

The letter flows logically and is easy to follow. Paragraphing is well-managed, and the connections between ideas are mostly clear. Minor improvements in sentence structure could enhance the overall flow.

Lexical Resource

7

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, although some choices could be more precise and sophisticated. The language is generally accurate and appropriate for the context. More varied and precise vocabulary would elevate the score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7

The letter shows a good command of grammar, but there are a few minor errors that detract from the overall accuracy. A wider range of grammatical structures and more consistent accuracy would improve the score.

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