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Band 4+: 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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Dear Alex

I hope you’r doing well.I have a very bad new’s for you.That a vase of your house has been accidentally borken by me. When i am staying at your home when you are in vacation.

I’m totally apologying for this awful suituation. Last night when you’r not at home i went to your house to return your book.Unfortunately while i was moving to your table, i accidentlly knock over the vase, and i was very upset about the situation, that i know it was very valuable for you. Please believe me that it was not done intentionally.

I am truly apologizing for this mistake and any upconvenience it may cause you. I am willing to replace the vase or pay for the damage, whichever you prefer.

Thanks to understanding me. I hope you will for give me.

Your sincerely

Adam

Word Count: 142

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter adequately addresses all parts of the task, including an apology, explanation, and proposed compensation. There are some minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, but overall the message is clear. To improve, focus on using more natural and varied language, and proofread carefully for errors in grammar and spelling. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat clear, but the flow of ideas could be improved. Consider using more effective transitions between sentences and paragraphs to enhance coherence. For example, you could start a new paragraph when transitioning from the apology to the explanation of how the vase broke. Also, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to improve clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and lacks the range needed for a higher score. Try to incorporate more varied and precise language to express your ideas. For instance, instead of 'a very bad new's,' you could say 'I have some unfortunate news.' Also, replace general words like 'awful suituation' with more descriptive and specific terms.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving your sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. For example, 'That a vase of your house has been accidentally borken by me' should be revised to 'I accidentally broke a vase in your house.' Pay close attention to proofreading to catch and correct these errors.

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