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Band 5+: You were recently late picking up your child from school, causing them distress. Write a letter to the school principal explaining the reason for your lateness. You should include details about: - the specific date and time you were late - the reason for your delay - steps you will take to ensure it does not happen again.

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The letter for a school director.

Hallo! My name is Lilija Smith. I’m a Jassica Smith’s mother. My daughter is in the second guard.

The fact is that I was late picking up my child from school. It is happened on November 1st, in the five o’clock in the evening.

I was late because of my job. My boss didn’t let me went to pick up my daughter from school. I was really busy with my work but I fell so humiliated because of it. I knew that my poor child was so worried and sad. I was really disappointed of myself.I’m ensure it doesn’t happen again. I will go from my work early because I need to pick up my daughter from school.

Your sincerely.

Word Count: 126

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

school: 3

daughter: 3

because: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all the requirements of the task, including the date and time of lateness, the reason for the delay, and steps to prevent recurrence. However, the tone could be more formal and the language more precise for a letter to a school principal. For example, instead of "My boss didn't let me went," you could write "My work responsibilities prevented me from leaving on time." Also, the introduction and closing could be more formal (e.g., "Dear Principal" instead of "Hallo!"). The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat unclear. The introduction is abrupt, and the transition between stating the problem and explaining the reason for lateness could be smoother. Consider using more explicit transition words or phrases to guide the reader. For example, you could add a sentence to clearly state the purpose of the letter at the beginning. Also, the conclusion is very abrupt and lacks a proper closing.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is relatively simple and could be enhanced with more specific and varied word choices. For instance, instead of saying 'I was really busy with my work,' you could provide more detail about the nature of your work or the specific task that caused the delay. Also, avoid using informal greetings such as 'Hallo!' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses ('It is happened'), subject-verb agreement issues, and awkward phrasing ('I'm ensure'). These errors impact the clarity and flow of the letter. Focus on using correct verb tenses, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and constructing more natural-sounding sentences. Proofreading carefully before submitting the letter can help catch these errors.

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