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Band 4+: 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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Hello, Tim

I apologize too much as I can’t to keep promise to look after your cat. I need to go to university because of my dead-lines. As I spent lots of my time studuing I forgot that I need to go there in this day. I had too much things to do.

It is not like me,I have never been in such situatuon. But actuall every person can feel exhausted, so I hope that it is not really serious.

Of course I should help you,as I promised you. I have number of good pet looking. I will send her number when I have gone to home. Or If she will busy, I ask my boyfriend to swap me.

I hope you understand me and I am able to suggest you another way to this thing.

Best wishes, Alice

Word Count: 139

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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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 requirements by explaining the broken agreement, the reason for it, and offering alternative solutions. However, the language contains grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, which detracts from the overall clarity and impact. To improve, focus on using more precise vocabulary and constructing grammatically correct sentences. Also, the tone could be more sincere and apologetic. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat unclear, and the progression of ideas could be smoother. Consider using more explicit transition words and phrases to guide the reader through your explanation and suggestions. For example, you could use phrases like 'Initially, we agreed that...' or 'However, due to...' to improve clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and lacks precision. There are instances of inappropriate word choice (e.g., 'I apologize too much'). To improve, try to use more specific and varied vocabulary related to the context of apologizing and explaining your situation. For example, instead of 'I need to go to university,' you could say 'I have an unavoidable commitment at the university.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that impede understanding. Errors include incorrect verb tenses ('I apologize too much as I can't to keep promise'), incorrect word usage ('dead-lines' should be 'deadlines', 'pet looking' should be 'pet sitter'), and awkward phrasing ('I have number of good pet looking'). Focus on using correct verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and accurate word choices. Proofread carefully to catch and correct these errors.

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