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Band 8+: You missed attending a friend's invite. Write a letter to your friend: apologize for not coming; explain how you tried to contact him/her; suggest an alternative plan.

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Dear Mary,

How have you been? I hope you’re doing well. How was your birthday party the other day? Was it fun? I saw your posts on social media, and it looked like you had a great time.

I’m really sorry I couldn’t make it to your birthday party. I had already planned to come and prepared my best outfit, but just as I was about to leave, my younger brother got injured while playing with his friends outside. So, I had to take him to the clinic and wait until his treatment and the process of getting his medicine were finished.

I tried to let you know, but you were probably very busy with your party.

But now I’m free. How about we meet at our usual café next week? I’ll prepare a special gift for you. If you’re available, please let me know as soon as you can.

Sincerely,

Michelle

Word Count: 152

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Overall Band Score

8.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

8
The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it apologizes for missing the party, explains the reason (brother's injury), and proposes an alternate plan (meeting at a café). The tone is appropriately informal and friendly, and the letter is well-organized with a clear structure. Minor lapses include not explicitly detailing how you tried to contact your friend (only saying 'I tried to let you know'), which could be more specific. To improve, you could mention a specific method (e.g., 'I called you twice but you didn't answer') and perhaps add a brief closing remark to reinforce the apology. Overall, the response is strong and meets the task requirements well.

Coherence & Cohesion

9
The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The opening, apology, explanation, and alternate plan are logically sequenced. Paragraphing is clear and effective, with a friendly and natural flow. The use of cohesive devices is natural and unobtrusive.

Lexical Resource

8
The vocabulary is appropriate for an informal letter and used with flexibility. Phrases like 'couldn't make it', 'prepared my best outfit', 'got injured', and 'our usual café' are natural and idiomatic. The tone is warm and suitable for the context. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures with full control. Sentences are varied and complex, and punctuation is accurate. There are no noticeable errors, and the writing is clear and precise.

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