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Band 7+: You recently borrowed a book from a friend, but you accidentally damaged it. Write an email to your friend. In your email: explain what happened to the book apologise for the damage say what you will do to fix the problem

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Dear Tim,

I am writing regarding the book you lent me a while back, because it got damaged.

I want to start by saying I’m sorry for damaging your book. I know it was not only expensive, but also your favourite.

About 2 days ago, while I was having my morning coffee, I accidentally spilled some on it. I thought I could quickly and easily clean it up with some wet wipes, but this in fact just made it worse because all this did was to increase the smear of the coffee on it, rendering more pages illegible. I further attempted to soak a napkin in water to try and rub it off, but this led to a further tear in the pages affected.

I can’t believe I let this happen, as I pride myself in being carefull. I know no amount of sorries can fix this book, so be rest assured that I have all intentions of replacing the book. I plan on making an order for it online today, and you should recieve it in your mail in about a week’s time

All the best.

Temitope

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7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-written, clearly apologizes for the damage, explains how it happened, and suggests a way to make amends. The tone is appropriate, and the language used is natural and fluent.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The progression of ideas is logical, and the paragraphing is appropriate. To enhance coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. For example, you could use transition words or phrases to signal the relationship between events or ideas more explicitly.

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The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, and the language used is generally appropriate for the context. To further enhance your lexical resource, try incorporating more specific or nuanced vocabulary related to the situation. For example, instead of 'made it worse,' you could use a more descriptive phrase like 'exacerbated the stain' or 'further marred the pages.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar and sentence structure, with only minor errors. Pay close attention to punctuation, especially in longer sentences, to ensure clarity. Also, be mindful of subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage throughout the letter.

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