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Band 5+: You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: • Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight • Explain how missing your flight impacted you • Clearly state what you would like the airline to do

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Dear Sir/Madam,

Dear sir,

I am writing to notify about an incident that I was gone through at the airport. I had a flight from Kochi to Delhi dated on 25/02/2026 which was yesterday. The issue occurred at the security check where the personal belongings are sent for scanning.

My flight was at 10.00 AM for which I arrived at 7.30 AM. I had my shoulder bag as well as a suitcase with me. For security check I submitted both the bag and suitcase for scanning while I was waiting for my bags at the pickup point. Even though I received the suitcase and my bag was missing and I informed the ground staff. They were reluctant to listen and after so much of hesitation they helped to get my bag but the boarding was closed and I missed my flight.

I missed the flight because of the airport staff’s unavailability to help me at the time. So, I would like to request a refund on the ticket or can I get a booking for the same flight on the upcoming days. I look forward to hear fr0m you.

Yours faithfully,

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5.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

flight: 4

suitcase: 3

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Task Response

The letter adequately addresses all parts of the task, clearly stating the incident, the missed flight, and the desired resolution. The details provided are relevant and sufficient. To improve, focus on refining sentence structure and word choice for greater clarity and conciseness. Also, ensure a consistently formal tone throughout the letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider grouping related ideas together more clearly. For example, you could dedicate a paragraph to describing the incident in detail and another to your request for a resolution. Transition words could also be used more effectively to link ideas and sentences.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Try to use more precise and varied language to describe the situation and your feelings. For instance, instead of 'the issue occurred,' you could say 'a significant delay arose.' Also, avoid informal language. 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, subject-verb agreement, and correct article usage. For example, 'I was gone through' should be 'I went through,' and 'notify about' should be 'notify you about.' Proofread carefully to catch these errors.

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