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Band 8+: You missed a friend's event. Write a letter to apologize. In your letter: Apologize for missing it Explain why you couldn't attend Suggest a plan to meet soon

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Hey [Friend’s Name],

I hope you’re doing well. I just wanted to say I’m really sorry for missing your birthday party last weekend.

Honestly, I had been looking forward to it for weeks, but out of nowhere, I got stuck with a last-minute work emergency. I had to cover for a teammate who called in sick, and there was no way out of it. Trust me, I was so bummed about missing all the fun and not getting to celebrate with you.

How about we catch up properly soon? Maybe we could grab dinner or hit that new cafe you were telling me about. My schedule’s finally clearing up, so just tell me when you’re free and I’m there.

Really sorry again, and I hope you had an amazing time!

Talk soon,

[Your Name]

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Overall Band Score

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

8.5

All parts of the task are successfully and appropriately addressed. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The ideas flow naturally.

Lexical Resource

7.5

The vocabulary is good, showing some range and precision. A few more sophisticated words could elevate the letter further.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6.5

There is a good range of grammatical structures, but minor errors are present.

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