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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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 distinct paragraphs, each addressing a specific point (e.g., apology, explanation, solution). Using cohesive devices more effectively will also enhance the overall readability.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in terms of variety and precision. Try to use more specific and descriptive words to convey your message more effectively. For example, instead of 'mistake,' you could use 'oversight' or 'failure to fulfill my commitment.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving your sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct usage of articles and prepositions. Proofreading carefully before submitting your writing can help identify and correct these errors.

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