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Band 5+: 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 chika,

im writing to notify you about your mastering text book that i borrowed from you last week .

During my leave last week , i travel to my cousin’s place to relax for the week and i went along with your book,it was with me through out the trip till the day i was to come back .I boarded the plane and i was with the book on my flight , i read it during the flight and when we landed ,i forgot to pick the book before existing the plane.By the time i went back to pick the book ,my plane was no where to be found .

I wound have contacted you sooner about the book, however i tried through out the week to contact the airline i boarded to know if there this any information about the book but i got a negative feedback.

I know the book is of importance to you because you need it for your exam preparation next month ,i will ensure to get a replacement for you before the end the week. I sincerely apologise for not being careful with you book,please accept my warmest apology,thank you.

yours faithfully

Tochi

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

The letter covers all three required points: how the book was lost, why you couldn't contact sooner, and how you intend to compensate. The tone is appropriate and the purpose is clear. However, there are some lapses in clarity and detail. For example, the explanation of the loss could be more precise (e.g., 'existing the plane' should be 'exiting the plane'), and the reason for delayed contact could be more specific (e.g., mention that you were waiting for the airline's response). Additionally, the compensation plan could be more concrete, such as offering to buy a new copy or reimburse the cost. To improve, ensure your writing is clearer and more detailed, and proofread for grammatical errors and informal phrasing.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally easy to follow, with a logical sequence of events: the loss, the delay in contact, and the offer to replace. However, there are some lapses in cohesion, such as abrupt transitions between paragraphs and a few unclear references (e.g., 'my plane was no where to be found' - likely meaning the plane had left). Paragraphing is present but could be more skillfully managed to improve flow. Consider using linking words and clearer topic sentences to enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some appropriate phrases like 'notify you about' and 'sincerely apologise'. However, there are several inaccuracies and informal choices (e.g., 'wound have' for 'would have', 'existing' for 'exiting', 'no where' for 'nowhere', 'negative feedback' instead of 'no response'). To improve, use more precise and formal vocabulary, and proofread for word choice errors. A wider range of expressions would also enhance the response.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are numerous grammatical errors throughout the letter, including tense inconsistencies ('i travel' should be 'I travelled'), missing articles ('your mastering text book' - 'your Mastering textbook'), and incorrect verb forms ('i was with the book' - 'I had the book'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and periods. To improve, focus on using past tenses correctly, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and reviewing basic sentence structure. A wider range of complex structures would also be beneficial.

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