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Band 7+: 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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Dear Lucas,

I’m writing to let you know that the comic book I have borrowed from you was damaged by coffee, due to the mistake of my cat.

It happened while I was grooming my cat, and she became so uncontrollable to handle because I accidentally cut her nails more than I should have. In between, she started creating a ruckus all over my place, while I wasn’t aware that your comic book was wide open next to my coffee mug on my desk. You would have guessed it right by now that she ran over my desk and spilled hot coffee over your book and my desk.

I’m extremely sorry for the loss that I have caused and I know how much you loved that book, even though I gave you a promise of I wouldn’t let anything happen to this book. I have tried to dry it under the sun, but sadly it was too late to stop the stains from spreading all over the book.

Why don’t we meet next Sunday at your place? So I can take you out for an ice cream treat near your favourite ice cream stall. I’ll make it up to you by buying the same copy of the book if it will make you happy.

Regards,

Hardik

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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:
coffee: 3
Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

8
The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing a clear explanation of the incident, a sincere apology, and a proposed solution. The narrative is detailed and engaging. To further enhance the response, consider offering a more concrete solution for replacing the book, such as researching its availability beforehand.

Coherence & Cohesion

7
The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The sequence of events is clear, and the apology is appropriately placed. To improve coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within paragraphs. For example, in the second paragraph, you could use transition words to better connect the cat's actions to the book's damage. Also, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

7
The vocabulary used is appropriate for the task and conveys the message effectively. There's room to enhance the lexical resource by incorporating more specific and descriptive language. For instance, instead of 'creating a ruckus,' you could use a more vivid phrase to describe the cat's behavior. Similarly, varying your expressions of apology could add depth to your letter. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6
The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only minor errors. Pay attention to sentence structure and word choice to improve accuracy. For example, rephrasing 'I gave you a promise of I wouldn't let anything happen to this book' to 'I promised I wouldn't let anything happen to the book' would be more grammatically sound. Proofreading carefully can help catch these small errors.

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