Band 7: You recently stayed with your friend to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you must: Describe what happened. Explain when it happened. Suggest how the damage can be repaired. (User-Written IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample)

Dear David,

I want to apologize for the vase that I broke when I was house-sitting for you last week. It was the white porcelain vase on the dinner table next to the dining set. From its appearance I can tell that it is an expensive decorative item and I am terribly sorry for having broken it.

I want to explain to you that the damage was not intentionally done. I was just trying to help you clean the dining table as I could spot some dirt on the side of it. Unfortunately, I carelessly flung my arm a bit too much and pushed the vase off the table. Luckily, the vase was not broken to pieces, but the brim of it was chipped and there was a crack along its left side.

I believe I could fix this vase if you let me try. I’ve kept all of the broken pieces from the item and I could use strong glue to put it all together. Alternatively, I can compensate for my action by giving you a new vase similar to the one I have damaged.

Please tell me which option you prefer and I’ll be more than happy to follow through with it.

Warm regards,

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You recently stayed with your friend to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you must: Describe what happened. Explain when it happened. Suggest how the damage can be repaired.

You recently stayed with your friend to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you must: Describe what happened. Explain when it happened. Suggest how the damage can be repaired.

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