Letter

Band 4+: You were supposed to meet a friend for an important event, but you were unexpectedly delayed and missed the event. Write a letter to your friend. You should include details about: - the reason for your delay - why you were unable to contact them sooner - suggest an alternative way to make it up to them

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Dear Sunny

I hope you are doing great.I know last wek we planned to meet at restuarnt around 2pm but unfortunately i have arrived at 2:24pm.I am really sorry about that. You have been waiting so long.you might have felt bored.I can completely understand that.

Actually that i was coming on time but unfortunately my motorbike got some of kind issue.the engine suddenly stopped and bike didnt move.It took me almost half and hour to fix.The good thing was workshop was so close there for its eassily and faster fixed.

I tried to contact you to inform of my delay arriving but the phone signal was too poor.

We will meet next friday same time.That day i will check all of my motor bike conditions.I will give you treat as a lunch.Next time you will need to wait like before.Its going to be more fun and enjoyable.I hope you understand me.

Angbabu

Word Count: 152

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Overall Band Score

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses the main requirements of the task: it explains the reason for the delay (motorbike issue), why you couldn't contact your friend (poor phone signal), and suggests how to make up for it (next Friday lunch). However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions. The time mentioned (2:24pm) does not match the 45-minute delay stated in the task. The apology could be more sincere and detailed. The suggestion for making up is present but could be more specific and convincing. To improve, ensure all details align with the task, expand on the apology, and provide a clearer, more thoughtful plan to compensate your friend.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a basic structure with an opening, body, and closing, but the flow is disrupted by frequent grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. The sequence of ideas is somewhat logical, but transitions are abrupt, and the message is not always easy to follow. To improve, use clearer paragraphing and linking words (e.g., 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' 'As a result') to connect your ideas smoothly. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on one main point: the reason for delay, inability to contact, and making amends.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, with several misspellings (e.g., 'wek' for 'week', 'restuarnt' for 'restaurant', 'eassily' for 'easily'). There is an attempt to use some appropriate words (e.g., 'unfortunately', 'understand'), but overall, the range is narrow and lacks precision. To improve, expand your vocabulary by learning common phrases for apologies and explanations, and proofread for spelling errors. Use more specific terms (e.g., 'mechanical issue' instead of 'some of kind issue'). Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains numerous grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'i have arrived' should be 'I arrived'), missing articles (e.g., 'at restuarnt' should be 'at the restaurant'), and subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'bike didnt move' should be 'the bike didn't move'). Punctuation is also inconsistent (e.g., missing periods and commas). To improve, practice using past tense for past events, add articles where needed, and use correct punctuation. Consider writing shorter, simpler sentences to reduce errors.

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