Apologizing to a friend You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him / her. In your letter: apologize for the mistake find out how important the book is to him / her say what you will do Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____________ You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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Dear Mike, I hope

this

letter finds you well. I haven't written for so long. My studies keep me so busy that I never have a minute to myself. I want to start by saying sorry for something really important.

Last

term, I borrowed your textbook and I just realized I still have it. I feel terrible for not returning it earlier. How is that book important

for

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you? I know it must be needed for your studies or something really significant. I'm very sorry for keeping it without asking. I want to fix

this

. I'll do my best to send it back to you as soon as possible. I'll check the best way to mail it to your address. Please let me know if there's any other way I can fix

this

mistake. I hope you can forgive me for

this

and understand that it was an unintentional slip. I value our friendship and I'm really sorry for any trouble I've caused. Best wishes, Kate.

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coherence cohesion

Ensure that each paragraph presents a clear central idea and that your ideas progress logically from one to the next.

task achievement

The task requires an apology, an inquiry about the importance of the book, and a proposed solution. These elements are present, but the apology could be more immediate and less diluted by off-topic references to your own busyness.

coherence cohesion

The letter should maintain a focus on the issue at hand, which is the textbook. Avoid deviating into personal updates unless they are relevant to the situation being addressed.

task achievement

Clarify and expand on the proposed solution by providing a specific timeframe or asking for the friend's input on the method of returning the book.

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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

166 words

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