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Band 5+: 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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Hi, Tom

Previous week I am accidentally damage your book. Now I am writing to express my strong regretting about it. I just want to read it in my bed with a mug of coffee and accidentally spill it.

Firstly, I was trying to use my tissues but it was necessary. I was trying to do my best but unfortunately I didn’t do anything to correct my mistake. After that I was really frustrated and disapointed about what I did, so I started to suggest the way to compensate. This week I was searching all libraries and books shops web sites because I know what that book means to you. And I found it in a book store near my house! I was on the cloud nine when the notification is coming. Now the new book is with me and wait for you.

However, I understand you feelings right now. It is my fault and I apologize because now when I read it, I understand why you are obsessed with it.

I hope that you don’t hold a grudge.

Best regards

Polly

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Overall Band Score

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

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 adequately addresses all three bullet points of the task, providing an apology, an explanation of the damage, and a suggestion for compensation. The tone is appropriate, and the letter is generally well-organized. To improve, focus on using more natural and varied language, and ensure consistent verb tense usage throughout the letter. Some sentences could be structured more effectively for clarity.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter generally addresses the task, but the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider using more explicit topic sentences to introduce the purpose of each paragraph. Transition words could also be used more effectively to link ideas within and between paragraphs, enhancing the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room to enhance it with more precise and varied word choices. For example, instead of 'strong regretting,' you could use 'deepest apologies' or 'sincere remorse.' While phrases like 'on the cloud nine' add a personal touch, ensure they are used appropriately and sparingly. Focus on expanding your vocabulary to express ideas more accurately and effectively. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay close attention to verb tense consistency (e.g., 'I am accidentally damage' should be 'I accidentally damaged'). Also, review article usage (e.g., 'the way to compensate') and sentence structure to ensure accuracy. Proofreading carefully before submitting can help catch these errors.

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