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Band 4+: You recently borrowed a valuable item from a friend, and unfortunately, it was damaged while in your possession. Write a letter to your friend explaining the situation. You should include details about: - describing how the damage occurred - expressing your regret and taking responsibility - suggesting a way to compensate for the damage.

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Hi Bonnie,

This me Elif,your bestie from school. How you’re doing? I was feeling great till today morning. Remember the vase you gave me one week ago. You asked me to clean it and also decorate it with my a few fake flowers. So I did everything like you said but today when I was going in my car vase fell from my hands on the floor and broke in to small pieces. I am really sorry about what has happened. I would like to buy you a new one with similar pictures on it. Please accept my apologie..

From Elif written with love

Word Count: 104

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Overall Band Score

4
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

4
The letter addresses the task by apologizing, explaining the damage, and suggesting compensation. However, the explanation of how the damage happened could be more detailed. The tone is friendly but could be more formal given the situation. To improve, provide a more vivid description of the accident and consider offering more than one option for compensation to show sincerity. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

4
The letter's organization is somewhat clear, but could benefit from more distinct paragraphing to separate the apology, explanation, and suggestion. Transitions between ideas could also be smoother to improve the flow.

Lexical Resource

4
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive. Try to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary to express your ideas more precisely and vividly. For example, instead of repeatedly using 'sorry,' explore synonyms like 'remorseful' or 'apologetic.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4
The letter contains several grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses, missing articles, and awkward phrasing. Focus on using correct grammar and sentence structure to improve clarity. For example, 'This me Elif' should be 'This is Elif,' and 'broke in to small pieces' should be 'broke into small pieces.'

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