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Band 8+: Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the amount you have to pay in insurance for your car each month. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter explain Why you are writing to them Why you think the insurance should not be increased What you want them to

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Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing to you as I recently received a letter from you informing me that the insurance premium for my car is going to increase from next month.

As you will be aware if you check my records, I have held my insurance with your company for nearly seven years now. During this time, I have never had an accident and never had any reason to make a claim on my insurance.

I understand that at times prices need to be increased. However, this increase you are suggesting will result in a 20% increase in the amount I pay each month, a rate I feel is too much.

I would therefore like you to write back to me and explain why such an increase has been proposed. If you are unable to justify it to my satisfaction, then I am afraid that I will have no other option but to move my insurance to another company.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Yours faithfully,

Mr Mahmoud Khan

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

increase: 4

insurance: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately satisfies all requirements of the task. It clearly explains the reason for writing, provides a well-reasoned argument against the insurance increase, and states the desired action from the insurance company. The tone is consistently polite and professional, and the information is presented logically. Occasional omissions or lapses are acceptable.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is immediately clear, and each paragraph logically progresses the argument. The use of cohesive devices is effective, creating a smooth and coherent flow. Minor improvements could be made by varying sentence structure slightly to enhance readability.

Lexical Resource

A good range of vocabulary is used appropriately throughout the letter. The language is professional and suitable for the context. Consider incorporating more sophisticated vocabulary related to insurance and finance to further enhance the lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a strong command of grammar with a wide range of structures used accurately and effectively. Punctuation is also handled well. The few minor errors do not detract from the overall clarity and impact of the letter.

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