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Band 6+: You were supposed to meet a friend for dinner but completely forgot about the plan and didn't show up. Write a letter to your friend apologizing for missing the dinner. You should include details about: - what happened that made you forget the dinner - why you are sorry for not being there - how you plan to make it up to your friend.

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Dear Sam,

I sincerely apologize for missing dinner. Please accept my deepest apologies for not being a good friend.

I want to express my regret for missing our meeting. Yesterday, I had a lot of lessons to complete, and after finishing them, I felt utterly exhausted. That’s the reason I couldn’t make it to dinner.

You are my sunshine, and you mean the world to me. I hope you can understand that I’m just trying to justify my actions to myself. I would really like to make it up to you, so let me treat you to dinner or hang out sometime soon — my treat! Just let me know when you’re free.

Thank you for your understanding, and once again, I’m truly sorry.

Best,

Jackson

Word Count: 126

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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 successfully addresses all parts of the task. The explanation for forgetting is clear, the apology is sincere, and a plan to make amends is offered. However, the response could be more detailed and engaging to achieve a higher score. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

5.5

The letter is easy to follow, but the flow could be improved. Some sentences feel slightly disjointed, impacting the overall coherence. More sophisticated linking words and phrases would enhance the cohesion.

Lexical Resource

6.5

The vocabulary used is appropriate and mostly accurate. While there is a range of words, more precise and sophisticated language could elevate the letter to a higher band score. The use of 'sunshine' is slightly informal for this context.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

5.5

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors that affect the overall flow and precision. Improving grammatical accuracy and range would significantly enhance the letter's score.

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