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Band 9: You promised to help a neighbor with their garden but failed to do so due to unforeseen circumstances. Write a letter to your neighbor apologizing for not keeping your promise. You should include details about: - what prevented you from helping - why you are particularly sorry for letting them down - how you intend to make it up to them

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Dear Fred,I hope you are doing well. I sincerely apologize for not coming over to help you with your garden at the promised time. I feel terrible for letting you down.

The truth is, I became completely occupied with a critical business meeting with an international client regarding a brand deal. The project was extremely important for my company, and I had to spend the entire week preparing for it. I even made a note to remind myself, but with all the workload, it completely slipped my mind.

If the gardening work is still unfinished, I would be happy to come by next week to help you complete it. I have a week off as a reward for finalizing that deal, so I will have plenty of time. Please let me know what day works best for you.

Once again, I’m truly sorry for the inconvenience, and I’ll make sure not to disappoint you again.

Best regards,

Abu Syed

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Overall Band Score

9
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

9
The letter appropriately satisfies all the requirements of the task. It is well-written and clearly addresses each of the points in the prompt in a natural and coherent manner.

Coherence & Cohesion

9
The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The progression of ideas is logical, and the use of cohesive devices is natural and effective. Paragraphing is also well-managed, contributing to the overall clarity of the message.

Lexical Resource

9
The letter demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary used accurately and appropriately. The language is natural and sophisticated, enhancing the overall quality of the letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The letter exhibits a wide range of grammatical structures with full flexibility and control. Grammar and punctuation are used appropriately throughout, contributing to the letter's clarity and effectiveness.

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