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Band 8+: You recently bought a product that did not work properly. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter, describe the problem with the product, explain what happened, and say what you want the manager to do.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing regarding a newly purchased product from your website (). The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the watch I bought, which was delivered to my house, is broken.

To begin with, I would like to explain that its front mirror is shattered. As a result, I cut my finger while unboxing it. Furthermore, I ordered a watch in blue, but I received one in black instead. The product was also advertised at a 20% discount.

I am quite disappointed because black is not my favorite color. I would appreciate it if you could process my refund promptly. I believe this is a suitable solution, as I intended to give the watch as a gift to my friend, but his birthday has already passed.

Yours faithfully,

Dilpreet Singh

Word Count: 135

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Overall Band Score

8.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

watch: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all parts of the task. The product is clearly described (a watch), the problems are explained in detail (shattered mirror and incorrect color), and a clear resolution is requested (a refund). The tone is appropriate for a formal complaint, and the information is presented logically. No improvements are necessary as the requirements of the task are appropriately satisfied. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is exceptionally well-organized. The progression of ideas is logical, moving from the introduction of the issue to the specific details of the problem, and finally to the requested resolution. The use of cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'As a result', and 'Furthermore' is natural and helps the reader follow the narrative effortlessly without feeling forced.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is precise, appropriate, and natural. Terms like 'shattered', 'unboxing', 'promptly', and 'suitable solution' demonstrate a high level of lexical control. There is no unnecessary repetition, and the word choices align perfectly with the formal tone required for a letter to a manager.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical structures are varied and used with full flexibility. The writer successfully employs complex sentences (e.g., relative clauses like 'which was delivered to my house') and conditional structures ('I would appreciate it if you could...'). Punctuation is accurate throughout, and there are no discernible errors.

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