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Band 4+: You recently borrowed a book from your colleague and accidentally damaged it. Write a letter to your colleague explaining the situation. You should include details about: - how the book was damaged - why you didn't notice the damage immediately - what you plan to do to make amends

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Dear Friend.

I hope you are fine, i’m writing to express my gratitude by lending me a book last time i had visited you.

I would also like to inform you that , i really enjoy reading the first few pages of the book. while i was traveling by train from Mombasa to Nairobi early this week from my work assignment, i accidently lost your book on the from train, i friend who was seated near me was having a phone conversation, then immediately after he end it , he bagan to narrate about his phone conversation and the stories was really interesting.It took him nearly half our journey and when we were nearly alligning to the station , the station master picked a microphone with an Audible voice welcoming all of us to the station. He told us to hurry up as another train was also joining us , i hurriedly come out and rush to a uber that i had book to take me to the house.

Immediately I arrive home i realise that i had forgot the book omn the seat, imediatly i pick the boarding pass receipt and check on customer care number, i instally made the phone call and expain to the attendend that i had forgot the book written ”Golden Age ” with a blue cover, he told me that it will take a week to trace it and it will follow a process . I waited for a whole week , no feedback, weeks become a month.

Upon receiving it, the cover was torned up, which forced me to take to a bookshop to reprint the cover page.

The shop attendand inform me that i was not possible to repring unless we reorder a new one, and it will take another five day to arrive at the shop.Upon receiving it , i first had to explain myself why i delayed.

I plan to bring you a new copy on Friday, 10 September , 2026.Once more thanks for understanding.

Yours Faithfully

Bethwel Keter.

Word Count: 339

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

train: 3

phone: 3

station: 3

cover: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task by explaining how the book was lost, why it was not returned on time, and how you plan to make amends. However, there are several issues that detract from the overall effectiveness. The narrative is overly detailed and includes irrelevant information (e.g., the friend's phone conversation, the station master's announcement) that distracts from the main points. The explanation of the delay is confusing and includes contradictory details (e.g., you mention waiting a week, then a month, and then describe receiving the book with a torn cover, which is unclear). The plan to make amends is mentioned but could be clearer and more direct. To improve, focus on the three required points, keep the explanation concise and logical, and ensure the tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a colleague. Also, proofread for grammatical errors and awkward phrasing.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a logical sequence of events, but the flow is disrupted by long, run-on sentences and abrupt transitions. The message can be followed, but with some effort. To improve, break down complex ideas into shorter, clearer sentences, and use cohesive devices (e.g., 'Firstly', 'However', 'In addition') to guide the reader. Also, ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic, and consider using more effective paragraphing to separate the loss, the delay, and the plan for amends.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there are several inaccuracies and informal choices that reduce precision. For example, 'accidently' should be 'accidentally', 'bagan' should be 'began', 'alligning' should be 'arriving', 'torned up' should be 'torn', and 'reprint' should be 'reprint' (spelling). The phrase 'a uber' should be 'an Uber'. To improve, use more formal and precise language, and proofread for spelling and word choice. Also, avoid overly casual expressions like 'i friend' and 'he end it'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are numerous grammatical errors throughout the letter, including subject-verb agreement ('the stories was' should be 'the stories were'), verb tense inconsistencies ('i hurriedly come out' should be 'I hurriedly came out'), and missing articles ('a uber' should be 'an Uber'). Punctuation is often incorrect, with missing commas and periods, and there are run-on sentences. To improve, focus on basic sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and punctuation. Reviewing common grammar rules and proofreading carefully will help enhance accuracy.

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