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Band 4+: You were supposed to meet a close friend for their birthday dinner, but you completely forgot and missed it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Apologize sincerely for missing the dinner - Explain why you forgot and why you didn't contact them sooner - Suggest a way to make it up to them.

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Hi, dear Michele !

I’m so sorry that I missed the event. I was busy with my exams and forgot about your party. I promise you I’ve changed, I’ve grow, I’ll be better. Please, let’s solve this problem. The first thing what about I thought that I need to apologyse of you. You don’t deserve bad towards of me. If I would go back to the past, I’ll definetyle visit your event at least a past. Just give me a chance to fix. I bought the gift for you. I hope you’ll don’t forget about me.

Can we meet tomorrow at 8 o’clock ?

Let me know if you agree !

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Overall Band Score

4
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
about: 3
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Task Response

4
The letter addresses the task by apologizing and providing a reason for missing the event. However, the explanation is brief, and the expression of regret could be more developed. The suggestion for making it up to the friend is present but lacks detail. To improve, elaborate on the reason for missing the event, express deeper remorse, and provide a more specific and thoughtful suggestion for making amends. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

4
The letter's coherence is affected by abrupt transitions and a somewhat disorganized flow of ideas. To improve, focus on creating smoother connections between sentences and paragraphs. Consider using transitional phrases to guide the reader through your explanation, apology, and suggestion. Organizing your thoughts more logically will enhance the overall readability.

Lexical Resource

4
The vocabulary used is basic and lacks the nuance needed to convey the depth of your regret and sincerity. To enhance your lexical resource, try incorporating more varied and specific vocabulary related to apologies and making amends. For example, instead of just saying 'I'm so sorry,' you could use phrases like 'I am deeply remorseful' or 'I sincerely regret.' Using a wider range of vocabulary will make your letter more impactful. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

3
The letter contains several grammatical errors that impede clarity. There are issues with verb tense consistency ('I've grow' should be 'I've grown'), incorrect word usage ('apologyse' should be 'apologize'), and awkward phrasing ('bad towards of me'). To improve, carefully review your letter for grammatical errors before submitting it. Pay attention to verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and correct word choice. Practicing grammar exercises and seeking feedback on your writing can also help improve your accuracy.

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