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Band 4+: You rent a flat from Mrs Kowalska. For the past week, the boiler has not been working properly and there is no hot water. Write a letter to your landlady. In your letter: describe the problem; explain how it is affecting you; say what you would like her to do.

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Dear Mrs Kowalska

I am writing to complain about the boiler which has not been working since last week and there is no hot water yet.

Boiler stopped working after a worker came to me and had fixed fixed the leaky faucet in the bathroom. He said he should replace some pipes because it needed and I let him change it.

After his repair, boiler has not been working properly and making a strange noise. It was worse enough was that I got a big invoice of this bad service. I have no idea what should I do next. Because I tired being without hot water and I need your help to fix this problem.

I would like you give me a contact of a truthful worker who can fix this problem as soon as possible and won’t be too expensive for me.

I will waiting yours reply.

Best regards,

Lizaveta

Word Count: 151

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

working: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the main task requirements: it describes the boiler problem, explains its impact (no hot water, inconvenience), and requests action from the landlady. However, there are some inaccuracies and irrelevant details, such as the mention of the worker and the invoice, which are not directly related to the landlady's responsibility. The tone is somewhat informal and the request could be more clearly stated. To improve, focus on the core issue, avoid extraneous details, and ensure the request is polite and specific. Additionally, proofread for grammatical errors and clarity.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a clear structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion, but the flow is disrupted by abrupt transitions and unclear references (e.g., 'He said he should replace some pipes because it needed and I let him change it'). The message is generally understandable but requires effort to follow due to missing logical connectors and some irrelevant details (e.g., the invoice). To improve, use clear paragraphing: one paragraph for the problem, one for the impact, and one for the request. Add cohesive devices like 'Furthermore', 'As a result', and 'Therefore' to link ideas smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, with some inappropriate word choices (e.g., 'truthful worker' instead of 'reliable plumber', 'bad service' instead of 'poor workmanship'). There is limited range, and some phrases are informal or unclear (e.g., 'It was worse enough was that'). To improve, use more precise and formal vocabulary, such as 'I am writing to inform you', 'the boiler has malfunctioned', 'inconvenience', and 'arrange for a qualified technician'. Avoid colloquial expressions and ensure word choices are accurate. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains numerous grammatical errors that impede clarity, including incorrect verb tenses ('has not been working' vs. 'has not worked'), missing articles ('Boiler stopped working'), subject-verb agreement ('I will waiting'), and awkward phrasing ('He said he should replace some pipes because it needed'). Punctuation is also inconsistent (e.g., missing comma after 'Dear Mrs Kowalska'). To improve, focus on using a variety of sentence structures, proofread for common errors, and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage throughout.

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