Letter

Band 7+: You were supposed to pick up a colleague from the airport last week, but you completely forgot due to a scheduling conflict. Write a letter to your colleague, apologizing for missing them at the airport. You should include details about: - What caused you to forget - How you realized your mistake - What you did to remedy the situation after your mistake

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Dear John

I would like to apologise for not collecting you from the airport as previously agreed upon.

When I agreed to collect you at the airport, I added a reminder to my phone. Unfortunately, 3 days ago my phone was stolen at a live concert which is why I did not receieve the reminder. The process of losing my phone caused me a lot of stress, which resulted in me forgetting multiple appointments such as picking you up from the airport. This also explains why you could not get a hold of me when you landed.

Please accept my sincerest apology for forgetting to pick you up. I am aware that this was an inconvinient situation to be in.

I would like to take you out for lunch to show you how sorry I am. Are you available tomorrow at 7pm? I ensure you that this will not happen again.

Yours faithfully

Daph

Word Count: 154

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

airport: 3

phone: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately satisfies all the requirements of the task. The explanation is clear, the apology is sincere, and a concrete offer to make amends is provided. The tone is suitable for a colleague, and the letter is well-organized and easy to understand.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, with each paragraph addressing a specific point. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are generally smooth, contributing to the overall coherence of the letter. To further enhance cohesion, consider using a wider range of cohesive devices to link ideas more explicitly.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, appropriate for the task. The language used is generally accurate, and the tone is suitable for an apology. To improve further, try incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary to express your sentiments and explanations more precisely. For example, instead of 'inconvenient situation,' you could use 'unforeseen predicament' or 'uncomfortable circumstance.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. The sentence structures are varied, and punctuation is generally accurate. To achieve a higher score, ensure that all sentences are grammatically flawless and that a wider range of complex structures are used appropriately. For example, instead of 'I ensure you that this will not happen again,' consider 'I can assure you that this oversight will not be repeated.'

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