Letter

Band 7+: You recently stayed at a friend's house while they were away and accidentally broke a valuable vase. Write a letter to your friend, apologizing for the damage. You should include: - How the damage occurred - Why you feel so bad about the incident - What steps you will take to rectify the situation.

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Hi Eli,

I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing a letter to apologise for the damage to the wall in your living room that I caused, and I want to make it right for you.

On Saturday evening, I was about to turn on the light near the side table in the living room. The room was dark, and I didn’t know where the switch was. I nudged the side table in front of me with my elbow, and the displays on top of it fell down. I took care of it immediately – however, I didn’t notice that the door might have scratched the wall next to it. For that, I’m deeply sorry that I was careless. I understand that I should have told you about this sooner.

If you’re okay with this, I will call the builder to come and fix the issue tomorrow. I know a friend whom I can rely on for this matter. I will need the specification of the wall paint number to match the current color, though.

Let me know what you think about my suggestion. Hope to hear from you soon.

With love,Brenda

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Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing a clear explanation of the incident, the reason for the delay in informing the friend, and a proposed solution. The tone is suitable, and the language is generally accurate. To improve, consider adding a more specific reason for not informing the friend earlier, beyond just stating that you should have told them sooner. Also, you could offer alternative solutions in case the friend is not happy with your initial suggestion.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the use of cohesive devices is generally effective. However, there could be a slightly smoother transition between the explanation of the incident and the proposed solution.

Lexical Resource

A good range of vocabulary is used, and it is generally appropriate for the context. Phrases like 'make it right' and 'deeply sorry that I was careless' are effective. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider using more varied vocabulary related to home repair or expressing remorse. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with a range of structures used accurately. There are a few minor errors, but they do not significantly impede understanding. Pay attention to verb tense consistency and sentence structure to further improve accuracy.

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