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Band 7+: You recently attended a friend's birthday party but had to leave unexpectedly early due to an emergency. Write a letter to your friend apologizing for your early departure. You should include: - Explain the reason for your sudden departure. - Express your regret for missing the rest of the celebration. - Offer to make it up to your friend in the near future.

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26 October, 2025

Dear Alfred Chandra,

Thank you for inviting me to your eighteenth birthday party, it really was a fantastic event and I had a great time, albeit short. Regrettably, I had to cut my time short, and ended up leaving an hour earlier than expected.

Unfortunately, it was brought to my attention that there was a family emergency, and that I had to make my way to the hospital as soon as possible. Thankfully, it has all settled now.

I am truly sorry for my short appearance but I am willing to make it up to you next weekend. How about a day in the county fair? Feel free to bring anyone that you might want there, and no need to worry about the expenses, I will cover it.

I do hope that you will forgive me for leaving so soon, and that you will consider the offer. I hope to make it up to you.

Sincerely, Delima.

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The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task. The reason for leaving early is clearly explained, regret is expressed, and a suitable offer to compensate is made. The tone is consistently apologetic and friendly, and the letter is well-organized and easy to understand.

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The letter is well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is effective. To further enhance coherence, consider using a wider range of cohesive devices to link ideas more smoothly, although the current level is already quite strong.

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The letter demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary used accurately and appropriately. The language is natural and sophisticated. No improvements needed in this area.

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The letter exhibits a good range of grammatical structures with control. While generally accurate, ensure punctuation is consistently applied to maintain clarity. The grammar is mostly accurate, but there's room for improvement to achieve full flexibility and control.

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