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You had borrowed money from your friend when you were facing some financial problems and forgot to pay it back. Write a letter to your friend and in your letter: ● apologize for being late in returning the money ● explain what happened ● say how you are going to fix the issue now

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Dear Malika I am writing to apologize for not returning your cash on time . I hope it does not hurt our friendship and I think you understand my situation .I cannot give you your money back, the reason is my business is having financial issues,
nevertheless
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 I have been working really tough the
last
 couple of weeks and I benefited well. At the moment I have enough funds, I will deliver your money quickly. Surely, you have a reason to be upset ,
however
, I want you to forgive me and I can definitely say that
this
 will not happen again. I expect you to accept these blossom, which you like to prove my regret yours sincerely Kamola
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Greeting and Closing
Ensure you use a proper structured format including a formal greeting and closing for the letter.
Logical Structure and Single Idea per Paragraph
Organize your letter into clear paragraphs, each containing a single idea or topic. Ensure the logical flow between the paragraphs.
Complete Response
Fully accomplish the task by addressing all three bullet points in the prompt. Each bullet should be expanded with detailed explanation and development.
Suitable Writing Tone
Maintain a formal and consistent tone throughout the letter, suitable for the situation and the recipient.

Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • financial hardship
  • unintended oversight
  • profoundly regretful
  • amicable resolution
  • irreplaceable support
  • repayment schedule
  • heartfelt gratitude
  • unwavering patience
  • promptly address
  • sincerely apologize
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