Letter

Band 5+: You recently travelled by train and think that you left some of your possessions on the train. Write a letter to the lost property office of the main station and include the following information: • the details of your journey • a description of the lost items • what you would like the office to do • and any other relevant information.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you about my dress I recently lost at the pilgrimage center on the 23rd of june 2026. It was a size 10 black feathered short gown with a golden zip and a side slit; it is a dress I cherised so well because it was gifted to me by my Mom on her 20th wedding anniversiary, so it holds a great memory.

During the praise and worship night, when Pastor Jerry was on the purpit ministering, I was overwhelmeled with joy because I had a dance competition with an usher, and I left my bag on the chair with the cloth and when I got back the bag was not there. However, after the program, I stayed back to look for it but the crowd were massive

I am currently occurpying room 234 Manchester unit at Galaxy British camp new Owerri with PO BOX 345. Additionally, for easy identification, Cocean filling station is the nearest bus stop and you can contact this number for clearity 123456789.

I would be anticipation to get responce.

Yours sincerely,

Jessy Austin.

Word Count: 184

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Overall Band Score

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

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 covers the task requirements by providing details of the lost item, the location and time of the loss, and contact information. There are some minor issues with clarity and formality, such as the slightly informal tone and some awkward phrasing. To improve, focus on maintaining a consistently formal tone and ensuring clarity in your descriptions and explanations.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally understandable, but the organization could be improved. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each of the points mentioned in the task instructions (details of the lost item, where and when it was lost, and contact information). This would enhance clarity. The flow of ideas could also be smoother with better use of cohesive devices.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there are some instances where more precise word choices could enhance the description. For example, instead of 'cherised so well,' consider using 'deeply cherished.' Also, 'overwhelmeled' should be 'overwhelmed' and 'clearity' should be 'clarity'. Expanding your range of vocabulary would improve the overall impression.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the letter. For example, 'dress I cherised so well' should be 'dress I cherished so much'. Also, 'I am currently occurpying' should be 'I am currently occupying' and 'anticipation to get responce' should be 'anticipating a response'. Pay close attention to verb tenses, prepositions, and spelling throughout the letter. Proofreading carefully before submitting would help catch these errors.

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