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Band 9: You signed up for a language exchange program with a student from another country and promised to meet them regularly to help them practice your native language. However, due to a busy work schedule, you have not been able to keep your commitment. Write a letter to the student apologizing for not being able to meet as planned. You should include details about: - why you haven't been able to meet - how you feel about breaking your promise - what you propose to do to make up for the missed sessions.

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Dear Anna,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to sincerely apologise for having to cancel our language exchange meetings. Unfortunately, due to a recent change in my work schedule, I am no longer able to attend our sessions at the agreed times.

Over the past few weeks, my employer has introduced new working hours, which now require me to stay late in the evenings. As a result, I simply cannot commit to our regular meetings without risking last-minute cancellations, which I would like to avoid.

I feel genuinely disappointed about this situation, as I have really enjoyed our conversations and found them extremely helpful for improving my language skills. I was looking forward to continuing our exchange and getting to know you better.

If you are interested, perhaps we could stay in touch through messages or arrange occasional sessions at weekends when I am available. Alternatively, I would be happy to resume our regular meetings once my schedule becomes more stable.

Thank you for your understanding, and I truly hope we can find a way to continue practising together.

Best wishes,

Kamila

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Overall Band Score

9

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

meetings: 3

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Task Response

9

The letter appropriately satisfies all requirements of the task. It is well-written and clearly explains the reason for cancellation, expresses feelings, and suggests alternatives.

Coherence & Cohesion

9

The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are smooth, contributing to a seamless reading experience.

Lexical Resource

9

The letter demonstrates a sophisticated use of vocabulary. The language is precise and appropriate for the context, enhancing the overall quality of the communication.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9

The letter exhibits excellent grammatical control and accuracy. The sentence structures are varied and correctly used, contributing to the clarity and effectiveness of the message.

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