Letter

Band 6+: You recently borrowed a book from a friend, and unfortunately, you lost it. Write a letter to your friend. You should include: -an apology for losing the book -details about how you lost it -an offer to replace it or compensate them

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Dear Librarian,

I hope this message finds you in good spirits. This is Laksh, and I am extremely embarrassed and regretul to write this letter to report you about the loss of a book, which I borrowed recently.

My final exams are scheduled for the next week. In determination to stand at first position as I always do, I visited the library on May 15th, 2926, to borrow a biology book, which is written by an well-known Indian author with numerous examples and explanation in a simple way.

This incident took place when I was returning to my home from the university by a local public transport. I kept the book next to me, due to exhaustion and tiredness, unfortunately, my eyes were shut. When my destination arrived, I got off quickly, and realized the book was forgotten in the bus.

It could not have happened, if I had been a bit careful with your valuable item. I am ready and pleased to propose the compensation for the lost item. I look forward to hearing your positive response and seek your forgiveness for my mistake.

Yours faithfully,

Laksh

Word Count: 188

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Overall Band Score

6.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing relevant details about the borrowed book, the circumstances of its loss, and a suggestion for compensation. The tone is suitable, and the letter is well-organized. To further improve, ensure dates are realistic and proofread carefully for minor grammatical errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but there are some areas where the flow could be improved. The introduction is a bit lengthy. In the second paragraph, the detail about striving for first position feels somewhat irrelevant to the core purpose of the letter. The third paragraph could benefit from a clearer transition. The conclusion is adequate but could be more concise.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is generally appropriate, with some good phrases like 'extremely embarrassed and regretful'. However, there are instances where the word choice could be more precise or natural. For example, 'report you about the loss' could be rephrased. Consider using synonyms to enhance the vocabulary range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are noticeable grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that affect clarity. Examples include 'report you about the loss', 'written by an well-known Indian author', and 'It could not have happened, if I had been a bit careful'. Pay closer attention to articles (a/an/the), prepositions, and sentence structure to improve accuracy.

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