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Band 6+: You recently visited a friend's house and accidentally left something behind. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain what you left behind ask them to send it back to you offer to cover the postage costs

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– Hi Jack,

– Hope everything is fine on your side. I was planning to drop by you last Friday as Sandra was off school but as you know the stormy weather kept me stuck at home. Never mind, we’ll make up for it as soon as possible.

I wanted to reach out to tell you that that I forgot my watch in your living room.

I also wanted to let you know that that I really need it, so please send it to me when you can .

By the way, do you know the cost of its postage, if yes just tell me and I will send you the money.

I hope you will get to see my letter soon and I ‘m looking forward to hearing back from you. Pattie and I are planning to go on a hiking trip with Samy and Mary, if you fancy the idea of sharing a day out on Easter just let me know. I ll sort all the arrangements out.

Best,

Word Count: 171

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter covers all three required points: it explains what was left behind (a watch), asks for it to be sent back, and offers to cover postage costs. The tone is friendly and appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, there are some minor lapses: the opening paragraph about the missed visit is somewhat irrelevant to the task, and the final paragraph about a hiking trip is an unnecessary addition that slightly detracts from the focus. To improve, keep the letter more concise and directly focused on the main purpose, while still maintaining a friendly tone. Also, ensure all details are clear and avoid any off-topic digressions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally easy to follow, but there are some lapses in coherence. The opening paragraph includes unrelated information about a missed visit, which distracts from the main purpose. The letter would be more coherent if it focused directly on the lost item. Additionally, the final paragraph introduces a new topic (a hiking trip) that is not connected to the main request, which may confuse the reader. Consider using clear paragraphing: one paragraph for the explanation, one for the request, and one for the postage offer, and optionally a brief closing.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate for the task, but there is limited range and some informal phrasing. Phrases like 'drop by' and 'make up for it' are acceptable in informal letters, but more precise and varied vocabulary would enhance the response. For example, instead of 'I forgot my watch', you could say 'I inadvertently left my watch behind'. Also, 'if yes just tell me' is a bit abrupt; consider 'If you could let me know the postage cost, I would be happy to reimburse you.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For instance, 'that that' is repeated twice, and 'I ll' is missing an apostrophe. Also, the sentence 'I hope you will get to see my letter soon' is awkward; it would be better to say 'I hope this letter reaches you soon.' The use of commas and periods is inconsistent, and some sentences are run-ons. To improve, proofread carefully and use a variety of sentence structures, such as complex sentences, to demonstrate grammatical range.

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