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Band 7+: 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 Ethan,

I just arrived at my aunt’s house a few hours ago and thought I should let you know I got here safely. Unfortunately, my backpack which had your book got lost on the way. I cant exactly point out if I misplaced it in transit or if it fell off from the trolley I used for my luggage at the airport.

I am really sorry about the book Ethan. I have tried all I can to search for it but to no avail. I feel bad that I lost the book despite knowing how much the book meant to you because it was specially autographed by the author.

I promise to make it up to you if you let me. I can offer you my other novel, the one you have been asking for, as a compensation. I also don’t mind bearing our weekly friday outing expense alone next week once I return. Kindly find it in your heart to forgive me.

Your best friend,

Leniency.

Word Count: 168

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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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 effectively addresses all three bullet points: it explains how the book was lost, expresses sincere regret with a specific reason for the book's significance, and offers concrete compensation. The tone is appropriate and the content is relevant. Minor lapses include a few informal expressions and slight grammatical issues (e.g., 'I cant' should be 'I can't', 'friday' should be capitalized), but these do not detract from the overall clarity and task achievement. To reach a higher band, ensure consistent punctuation and a slightly more formal register in places.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The opening provides context, followed by an explanation of the loss, an apology, and a plan for compensation. Paragraphing is logical, and cohesive devices are used effectively. To achieve a perfect score, ensure that the flow between sentences is even smoother and that each paragraph has a clear central idea.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally precise, with some good collocations like 'specially autographed' and 'make it up to you.' There is a minor issue with 'compensation' being used in a slightly informal context, but overall the range is good. To improve, consider using more varied and sophisticated expressions, and ensure that word choices are consistently natural. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, but there are a few errors that affect clarity. For example, 'I cant' should be 'I can't', 'fell off from the trolley' should be 'fell off the trolley', and 'friday' should be capitalized. Also, the sentence 'I have tried all I can to search for it but to no avail' is correct but could be more concise. To improve, proofread for punctuation and minor grammatical slips, and aim for more complex sentence structures with full control.

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