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Band 8+: You recently stayed at a hotel for a business trip, but you accidentally left an important piece of electronic equipment in the room after checking out. Write a letter to the hotel manager apologizing for the inconvenience caused by your oversight. You should include details about: - a description of the item you left behind - why the item is important to you - what you would like the hotel staff to do to help you retrieve it

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing regarding an item I left at your hotel last week.

I attended a work conference in Oshodi last Wednesday. After the conference, I booked a room for a night at your hotel located in Oshodi, close to Deen Conference Center where we held the conference. I checked in at 9 p.m. on Wednesday and checked out at 10 a.m. on Thurdsay. I was allocated room 54. When I returned home, I realized I left my laptop behind on the table.

The laptop is an important work tool. It also contains office projects and reports that are due for submission next monday. I need to get the laptop this weekend so I could finish up my pending tasks before next week.

I would appreciate it if the laptop is given to a trusted dispatch rider. All expenses on me. Kindly reach out to me for any additional information needed. Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

My name.

Word Count: 168

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

conference: 4

laptop: 4

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three task points: describing the item, explaining its importance, and stating the desired action. The tone is polite and appropriate for formal correspondence. Minor lapses include a typo ('Thurdsay') and slightly informal phrasing ('All expenses on me'). To achieve a higher band, ensure error-free writing and more formal expressions, such as 'I will cover all delivery costs.' Overall, the response is clear, relevant, and sufficient.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. Each paragraph has a clear purpose: introduction, description of the item and its importance, and a request for action. The use of cohesive devices is natural and does not draw attention. Minor improvements could include linking the second paragraph more smoothly to the first, and ensuring the final paragraph clearly states the desired action. Overall, the flow is logical and coherent.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and accurate for the context. Words like 'allocated', 'pending tasks', and 'dispatch rider' are used correctly. The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary without being overly complex. To reach a higher band, consider using more varied and sophisticated expressions, such as 'I am writing to inquire about' or 'I would be grateful if you could'. The current choice is clear and effective. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate with only minor issues. There is a small typo: 'Thurdsay' should be 'Thursday', and 'monday' should be capitalized as 'Monday'. The sentence 'All expenses on me' is slightly informal; consider 'I will cover all expenses' or 'I will bear any costs'. The range of structures is good, including complex sentences, but could be more varied. Overall, the grammar is strong and does not impede understanding.

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