Band 4+: You were unable to attend a family event because of a work emergency. You are writing a letter to a close relative to explain your absence. In your letter, you should include: the reason you could not attend; why you were not able to let them know earlier; how you plan to make it up to them.

The letter addresses all three bullet points: the reason for absence (work emergency), why you couldn't inform earlier (manager called that morning), and how you plan to make up for it (flowers, apology letter, covering costs). However, there are some inaccuracies and unclear expressions (e.g., 'express my absence', 'higher position', 'manager's belief', 'apolozice letter', 'ceremon costs'). The tone is generally appropriate but could be more natural and polished. To improve, use clearer and more accurate language, ensure the letter is well-structured with paragraphs, and avoid informal or unclear phrasing. Also, consider a more personal and warm tone for a close relative. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

The letter has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing, but the flow is disrupted by abrupt transitions and missing logical connectors. The ideas are presented in a straightforward manner, but the lack of cohesive devices (e.g., 'however', 'therefore', 'in addition') makes the message less smooth. Paragraphing is not effectively managed; the letter could be divided into clearer paragraphs for each bullet point. To improve, use linking words and ensure each paragraph focuses on a single idea.

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, with several errors in word choice and spelling (e.g., 'JOB URGENT' instead of 'an urgent work matter', 'HIGHTER POSSITION' instead of 'higher position', 'APPOLOZICE' instead of 'apology'). The range of vocabulary is limited, and the letter lacks natural and sophisticated expressions. To improve, use a wider range of vocabulary related to work and apologies, and ensure correct spelling and word forms. For example, 'I had to attend to an urgent work matter' and 'I would like to make amends'.

The letter contains numerous grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses, missing articles, and subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'I HAVE JOB URGENT' should be 'I had an urgent work matter', 'THIS JOB VERY IMPORTANT' should be 'this job is very important', 'I WILL SENT' should be 'I will send'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with excessive use of capital letters and missing commas. The range of grammatical structures is limited, with mostly simple sentences. To improve, practice using a variety of sentence structures, ensure subject-verb agreement, and proofread for punctuation and tense consistency.