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Band 4+: 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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My dear friend Hassan,

I am writing this letter for you because i want to apologize by you. I am explaining the reason on what factora i don’t forget to pick up you from the airport last night, and why i was late. Firstly, i have an emergency for going to medical centre for the check up of my grandmother ,she was so ill and also her blood pressure so low, at that time am so worried about her. Afterward, during the checkup am going to taken medicine and some injections for my grandmother that’s way am so late. Moreover, when i was free and going to bus station, there is no any bus vehicle available and you already know that in our country, transportation is a major issue in our country, these are some reason am so late to pick up you from the airport.

Subsequently, i am so worried about you and also i have plan for you an arranging a short get-together for your arrival and during this event i will be appologize with you.

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Task Response

The letter addresses the task by apologizing, explaining the reasons for being late, and offering to make up for it. However, there are several issues that detract from the task achievement. The apology is not sincere or detailed enough, and the explanation is somewhat confusing and includes irrelevant details (e.g., transportation issues). The offer to make up is vague and not clearly meaningful. To improve, ensure the apology is heartfelt and specific, provide a clear and logical explanation for forgetting and being late, and propose a concrete and meaningful way to compensate for the inconvenience caused.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a basic structure with an opening, explanation, and an offer to make up, but the flow is disrupted by unclear sequencing and abrupt transitions. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate (e.g., 'Firstly', 'Afterward', 'Moreover', 'Subsequently' are used but not always logically connected). The message can be followed with effort, but the overall organization would benefit from clearer paragraphing and smoother linking of ideas. Consider separating the apology, the explanation, and the offer into distinct paragraphs with clear topic sentences.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, with several errors in word choice and collocation (e.g., 'apologize by you' instead of 'apologize to you', 'factors' instead of 'reasons', 'that's way' instead of 'that's why'). There is some attempt to use a range of expressions, but the overall control is weak. To improve, expand your vocabulary for expressing apologies, reasons, and offers, and practice using words in the correct context. Use more precise and natural phrases, such as 'I sincerely apologize', 'due to an emergency', and 'to make it up to you'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains numerous grammatical errors that affect clarity, including incorrect verb forms ('i don't forget' instead of 'I forgot'), missing articles, subject-verb agreement issues, and awkward sentence structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent. While some complex sentences are attempted, they are often grammatically incorrect. To improve, focus on basic sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and proofreading for common errors. Practice writing clear, simple sentences before attempting more complex structures.

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