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Band 6+: 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 Kaiser,

How are you? I got a bad new for you. Remember that one time I borrow your book? A book about space exploration. I accidentally damaged it. I was just reading as usual but one afternoon, I read it while drinking a glass of lemonade. I unintentionally hit the glass and all the juice spill onto the page. As you know, lemon contains acidic properties and a part of the page got ripped, even with a gentle touch. I’m really sorry.

As a compensation, I willingly want to buy you a new book about history. You’re into history about the world right? I’ll get you a brand new book about cold war. It is written by the famous aurthor, Mac Millan. So what do you think? Do you want something else? If so, I can get a new book of your choice. If you also feel like getting something apart from books, please ask away. I’ll fufill your wish.

Best regards,

Wingate

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Overall Band Score

6.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 4

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing relevant details about the damage, offering a solution, and extending additional help. The tone is suitable for a friendly apology. To further enhance the response, consider adding more specific details about the book that was damaged (title, edition) to show a higher level of attention and care. Also, proofread for minor grammatical errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider structuring the letter with a clearer introduction, body, and conclusion. For example, you could start with a direct apology, then explain the situation, and finally offer solutions. Transition words could also be used to link ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Try to use more varied and precise language. For instance, instead of 'bad new,' you could say 'unfortunate news.' Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition, such as replacing 'book' with 'volume' or 'copy' in some instances. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure and verb tense consistency. For example, 'I borrow your book' should be 'I borrowed your book.' Also, pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct article usage. Proofreading carefully before submitting can help catch these errors.

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