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Band 4+: You recently missed an important meeting at work. Write a letter to your manager apologizing for your absence. In your letter, Apologize for not attending the meeting Explain the reason why you missed the meeting Say what you will do to make up for it

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I recently missed an important meeting at work. And I am writing a letter to you apologizing for my absence. In my letter, I am going to apologize for did not pay attention the meeting and I want to explain the reason why I missed the meeting. So I will do to make up for it.

Firstly, I am going to introduce myself. I am a worker who have been working at your office since 2009. My name is Xurshida and my surname is Fayzullayeva. I am so sorry for missed the meeting. I would like to come but I could not come. I am really apologize for I couldn’t make it to the meeting.

The reason why I missed the meeting is I was very far from here. I was going to come to the meeting but I was late. So I could not arrive.

For my sin, I will do to make up for it. So I am going to work crescent for free. I hope that you can understand me and you will forgive me.

I look forward for your prompt answer.

Yours faithfully, Xurshida Fayzullayeve

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

meeting: 6

missed: 4

going: 4

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter attempts to address the task but includes irrelevant and repetitive information. The explanation for missing the meeting is vague. The suggested solution is unclear and somewhat inappropriate. To improve, focus on providing a clear and concise explanation for your absence, and offer a more professional and relevant solution to compensate for missing the meeting. Also, avoid unnecessary repetition and ensure the tone is appropriate for a formal apology to a manager.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat repetitive, especially in the opening where the purpose is stated multiple times. Try to be more concise and direct. Paragraphing could be improved to group related ideas more effectively. For example, the introduction could be more streamlined, and the explanation of the reason for absence could be more detailed and separate from the apology.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is quite basic and repetitive ('missed the meeting' is used multiple times). Try to use synonyms and a wider range of vocabulary to express your ideas more precisely and avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'missed the meeting,' you could use 'was unable to attend' or 'was absent from the meeting.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors throughout the letter, including incorrect verb tenses, word order, and sentence structure. For example, 'apologize for did not pay attention the meeting' is grammatically incorrect. It should be 'apologize for not paying attention to the meeting.' Focus on using correct grammar and sentence structures to improve clarity. Proofread carefully to catch and correct these errors.

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