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Band 8+: You were supposed to meet a colleague for a professional lunch, but you missed the appointment due to an unexpected emergency. Write a letter to your colleague apologizing for missing the lunch. You should include details about: - why you were unable to attend - why you are sorry for the inconvenience caused - what you suggest doing to reschedule the meeting.

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Dear Mrs. Divya,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing to sincerely apologize for missing our professional lunch yesterday. Unfortunately, I had to deal with an unexpected family emergency that required my immediate attention, and I was unable to inform you in time.

I truly regret any inconvenience this may have caused. I understand that your time is valuable, and I am sorry for not being able to keep our appointment as planned.

If it is convenient for you, I would be grateful if we could reschedule our meeting next week at a time that suits your schedule. I believe our discussion is important, and I look forward to meeting with you.

Thank you for your understanding. I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Priya

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all parts of the task. The reason for the absence is clearly stated, the apology for the inconvenience is sincere and appropriate for a professional context, and a clear suggestion for rescheduling is provided. The tone is consistently professional and polite, and the structure is logical. No improvements are necessary as the requirements of the task are perfectly satisfied. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is exceptionally well-organized. Each bullet point from the task is addressed in its own clear paragraph, making the progression of ideas logical and easy to follow. The transitions between sentences are smooth and natural, contributing to a seamless reading experience.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for a professional context. Phrases such as 'sincerely apologize', 'immediate attention', and 'inconvenience this may have caused' demonstrate a high level of lexical control and sophistication. The word choices are precise and natural.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical structures are varied and used with full accuracy. There are no errors in punctuation, tense, or syntax. The use of complex sentence structures, such as conditional clauses ('If it is convenient for you...'), is handled perfectly.

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