While your friend was away on vacation, you stayed in his apartment. While you were there, you dropped an expensive bowl and broke it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain what happened, - apologise for the accident, - tell your friend what you plan to do about the bowl.

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Dear Sheela, I hope you had a blast on your vacation. I have seen your pictures on your Instagram profile, it seems like it was the best for you. I'm writing

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letter to let you know about one very unfortunate incident. When I was staying at your place, I was looking after your house. One day.

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watering your wonderful plants, I

accidently

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accidentally

spilled

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spilt

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some water on the floor. Unknowingly, I slipped on the floor

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and got banged with the nearby table.

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that moment, there was your

favorite

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bowl, which got broken. Honestly, I am totally aware

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the fact that that bowl means a lot to you, as it was a gift to you by

yout

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your

late grandmother. I am deeply sorry for my irresponsible behaviour.

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, I will

wiiling

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willing

to fix

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for you. Luckily, I have found one artist, who is skilled

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artistic figures, from different materials.

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,I have decided to let him know to make a face figure of your

gradma

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grandma

, using broken pieces of the bowl. I hope you don't mind that. Again, I beg your pardon. Lots of love, Meena.

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coherence and cohesion

Make sure to proofread your letter for minor grammatical errors, such as spelling mistakes (e.g., 'accidently' should be 'accidentally' and 'wiiling' should be 'willing').

coherence and cohesion

Try to clearly structure your thoughts by separating the explanation of the incident, your apology, and your future actions into distinct paragraphs. This will improve the organization of your letter.

task achievement

You conveyed your emotions well, expressing genuine regret over the broken bowl which shows your thoughtfulness.

task achievement

Your effort to suggest a creative solution by involving the artist for a meaningful keepsake is commendable.

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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: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

190 words

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