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Letter

Band 7+: You recently borrowed a valuable book from a friend, but it was accidentally damaged while in your possession. Write a letter to your friend explaining what happened. You should include details about: - How the book was damaged - Your apologies for the incident - Your suggestions for resolving the situation.

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Dear Aman,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to formally express my concern about the book I have taken from you to read. You know that my cousin was to come to my home to spend some quality time with us. On that day, I was reading the book that I borrowed from you while having my coffee, and my cousin was so excited to meet me after a long time. To surprise me, he came to my room quietly just to scare me, therefore that coffee spilled on that book mistakenly.

I am very sorry for this incident. I am taking full responsibility for this, and I will try to pay for this damage as soon as possible, or else I can purchase a similar book on my cost for you.

I hope this damage will not affect our friendship. I will wait for your prompt reply

Thanks in anticipation,

Best regards,

ABC

Word Count: 157

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Overall Band Score

7
(+/- 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

8
The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing a clear explanation of how the book was damaged, expressing sincere apologies, and offering solutions to resolve the situation. The narrative is easy to follow and maintains a friendly tone suitable for communication with a friend. To further enhance the response, consider adding more specific details about the extent of the damage to the book. Also, you could elaborate on the suggested solutions, perhaps by researching the availability of the book or offering a specific timeframe for replacement or compensation.

Coherence & Cohesion

7
The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The sequence of events is clear, and the purpose of the letter is immediately apparent. To improve coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. For example, instead of starting the second paragraph with 'I am very sorry for this incident,' you could use a more specific phrase that directly refers back to the accident described in the first paragraph.

Lexical Resource

7
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, and the tone is appropriate for a letter of apology to a friend. To enhance the lexical resource, try incorporating more specific and descriptive language. For instance, instead of saying 'spend some quality time,' you could use a more vivid phrase like 'enjoy a relaxing visit.' Similarly, instead of 'pay for this damage,' consider 'compensate for the damage' or 'cover the cost of repair/replacement.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6
The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only minor errors that do not significantly impede understanding. To further improve grammatical accuracy, pay close attention to verb tense consistency and correct usage of prepositions. For example, in the first paragraph, consider rephrasing 'I have taken from you to read' to 'I borrowed from you to read' for better clarity and naturalness.

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