Letter

Band 6+: You recently attended a workshop that was organized by a local community center, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you had to leave early and missed a significant portion of it. Write a letter to the community center apologizing for your early departure. You should include details about: - why you had to leave unexpectedly - what part of the workshop you missed - how you plan to catch up on the missed information.

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Dear sir,

I am writing to apologise for not staying till the end of the training which was held today.

I had to leave because I had an emergency at home.I was informed that I had just lost my grandmother earlier in the morning.My grandma has always been my favourite person and confidant,so I was not told immediately it happened because my family feared that I may not be able to restrain my tears.Infact, I was called to come home for a different reason entirely but that was just in a bid to help me get home safely before breaking the news to me.

Thankfully I was at the workshop with a friend of mine and she was there until the end,she was taking notes and making videos before I left, hopefully I would get the rest of the information I need about the workshop from her.

I appreciate the thoughtfulness of the community to organize these type of workshops that helps us grow individually and as a community,I do not take it for granted.

Yours sincerely,

Joy Abegunde.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing a clear apology, explanation, and suggestion. The reason for leaving early is well-explained, and the suggestion for catching up is practical. Minor improvements could include a slightly more formal tone in certain phrases and a more direct approach to the suggestions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the message is clear. The paragraphing is logical, and the flow of information is easy to follow. However, there are a few areas where the cohesion could be improved to make the letter even smoother. For example, transitions between sentences and paragraphs could be strengthened to enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally accurate. There is a good range of words and phrases that effectively convey the message. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary where appropriate, ensuring it remains natural and relevant to the context.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with a variety of sentence structures used. While the grammar is mostly accurate, there are some minor errors that could be addressed. Pay close attention to verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading carefully can help eliminate these errors and improve the overall grammatical accuracy.

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