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Band 9: 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 are having a wonderful vacation. I am writing to apologize for something unfortunate that happened while I was staying at your house.

Yesterday evening, while I was cleaning the living room, I accidentally knocked over the beautiful vase that was placed on the table near the window. It fell to the floor and broke into several pieces before I had a chance to catch it. I felt terrible the moment it happened, especially because I know the vase is valuable and meaningful to you.

I am truly sorry for my carelessness. I feel very upset and guilty about the incident, as you kindly trusted me to look after your home while you were away.

To make up for the damage, I would like to replace the vase or cover the full cost of repairing or buying a new one, whichever you prefer. Please let me know what you would like me to do, and I will arrange it immediately.

Once again, I sincerely apologize and hope you can forgive my mistake. I hope you continue enjoying your holiday, and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Best wishes,

Salih

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Overall Band Score

9
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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
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Task Response

9
The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It provides clear details of the incident, expresses appropriate feelings, and offers a suitable solution. The tone is sincere and apologetic, and the letter is well-organized and easy to understand.

Coherence & Cohesion

9
The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are smooth, contributing to a clear and coherent message.

Lexical Resource

9
The letter demonstrates a sophisticated use of vocabulary. Words like 'unfortunate,' 'valuable,' 'meaningful,' 'carelessness,' and 'sincerely' are used accurately and appropriately, enhancing the overall impact of the apology.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The letter exhibits excellent grammatical control. A variety of sentence structures are used effectively, and there are virtually no errors in grammar or punctuation.

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