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Band 7+: You were supposed to attend an important event organized by a colleague, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you couldn't make it. Write a letter to your colleague, apologizing for your absence. You should include details about: - what the event was - what prevented you from attending - how you plan to show your support despite missing the event

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To July,

Dear Friend, I’m writing this letter to express my sincere apology for not attending your wedding reception. The reason behind my absence was due to an urgent matter that required my presence: the police summoned me to interrogate me about my stolen car that has been found in Colombia. I feel terribly awful for not attending your ceremony; however, I want to make it up to you by inviting you to dinner at my place next Sunday at 7 pm. I’m planning to spend a quiet evening together to talk about what I missed at your wedding and your future plans. I’m looking forward to your answer; give me a call when you receive my message.

Wishing you a long, healthy life.

With all my love, Amina.

Word Count: 129

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Overall Band Score

7
(+/- 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

7
The letter appropriately addresses all three required points: the reason for absence (police interrogation regarding a stolen car), feelings about missing the event (terribly awful), and a plan to make it up (dinner invitation). The tone is apologetic and warm, which suits the context. However, the salutation 'To July' and 'Dear Friend' could be more natural, and the reason, while valid, might be slightly unusual. To improve, consider using a more conventional opening like 'Dear July' and ensure the reason is clearly explained without overcomplicating. Overall, the task is well-covered with minor lapses in formality and clarity. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

7
The letter is well-structured and easy to follow. The opening, explanation, apology, and plan to make amends are logically sequenced. However, the salutation 'To July, Dear Friend,' is slightly awkward and could be streamlined. Consider using a single, appropriate greeting such as 'Dear July,' or 'Dear Friend,'. The paragraphing is clear, but the final sentence could be separated for better flow.

Lexical Resource

7
The vocabulary is appropriate and conveys the message effectively. Phrases like 'sincere apology', 'urgent matter', and 'make it up to you' are well-chosen. The reason for absence is clearly explained. To enhance lexical range, consider using more varied expressions, such as 'deeply regret' instead of 'feel terribly awful', or 'reminisce about' instead of 'talk about what I missed'. Overall, the language is natural and suitable for the context.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7
The grammar is largely accurate with only minor issues. The sentence 'The reason behind my absence was due to an urgent matter' is slightly redundant; 'The reason for my absence was an urgent matter' would be more concise. The use of the colon and semicolon is correct but could be simplified for clarity. Punctuation is generally appropriate. The letter demonstrates good control of structures, with a mix of simple and complex sentences.

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