Letter

Band 6+: 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 neighbor,

I am really sorry to bother you at this time, but I want to apology for yesterday for the mistake I made.

I know that you are angry at me,because I did not help you with the garden. I know that it is a normal reaction and diserve it,but I did have an unforeseen circumstance. It was very scary, because someone at the hospital called me to inform that my daughter was hit with a paper plane straight in her eye by a boy tho is in her class.

I do not want it for anyone, but it is not an excuse for the fact that I did not keep the promise to help you and for letting you down.

To recover my mistake, I will help you for sure with other things, like I do not know, clean the pool, or cut the wood.

I hope this will never repeat again.

With respect, your neighbor, Cebotari Alexandru

Word Count: 160

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses the task by apologizing and explaining the reason for not helping. However, the tone is somewhat defensive, and the explanation could be clearer and more detailed. The suggestions for making amends are vague. To improve, focus on expressing sincere regret and providing specific, helpful solutions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the flow could be improved with better paragraphing and transitions between ideas. Consider organizing your letter into clearer paragraphs, each addressing a specific point (e.g., the apology, the explanation, the solution). Using transitional phrases can also help to link your ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room to enhance it with more varied and precise word choices. For instance, instead of saying 'I am really sorry to bother you,' you could use a more formal expression like 'Please accept my sincere apologies.' Also, try to avoid repetitive phrases; look for synonyms to express similar ideas in different ways. 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, correct article usage (a/an/the), and subject-verb agreement. Proofreading carefully before submitting your writing can help you identify and correct these errors. For example, 'apology' should be 'apologize', 'deserve' should be 'deserve it', and 'tho is' should be 'who is'.

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