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Write an Email · band 4.0

What a band 4.0 TOEFL Write an Email answer looks like

Each answer below responds to a DIFFERENT prompt and was scored at band 4.0. Read across them rather than down one: what the band looks like is the thing they have in common.

Write an EmailBand 4.0 of 6

What this band means

On the 1–6 reporting scale

Band 4.0 on the TOEFL Write an Email task, shown through answers to different prompts that Reach120 scored at that band. Bands are Reach120 practice estimates on the 1–6 reporting scale.

≈ 18/30 on the pre-2026 comparison scale — a comparison estimate only, not the current reporting format.

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Answers scored at band 4.0

One per prompt

Incorrect Laptop Model Received

Band 4.0

Dear Support Electrostore, I hope you are doing well, and I apologize for disturbing you. Recently, I bought a laptop from your website, but I received a different model. I chosed the new model, and I received the model of last year. My number order is 123456. Therefore, I would like change this computer, because I payed for a better…

What worked

  • Clear Purpose
  • Order Information Provided

What cost points

  • Verb Form Error
  • Article Usage
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Follow-up on Digital Marketing Workshop

Band 4.0

Dear workshop, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my appreciation for the workshop. I have noticed that this workshop has significantly improved my computer skills. Additionally, the topic about how to use state-of-the-art technology is really useful for me, and I believe that it will aid me in my future career.…

What worked

  • Expresses appreciation
  • Mentions a specific topic

What cost points

  • Inappropriate greeting
  • Vague expression of appreciation
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Refund request for Digital Marketing Workshop

Band 4.0

Dear Workshop team, I hope this message finds you well, I would like to request a refund due to the fact that the service did not meet my expectations and the reason is the workshop started late and low-quality. I experienced some problems during the workshop, such as a lack of personalized feedback, the teacher sometimes being late to…

What worked

  • Clear request for refund
  • Polite closing

What cost points

  • Lack of specificity
  • Awkward phrasing
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Apology for Late Essay Submission

Band 4.0

Dear professor Lisa Chen's, I hope this message finds you well, I am writing to request permission to sumbit my final essay at an alternative time and I understand that this is unusual and I apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately, I am facing a family emergency. Seven days ago, my father suffered a heart attack, and I have been…

What worked

  • Clear explanation of the reason for the late submission
  • Appropriate tone

What cost points

  • Incorrect greeting format
  • Repetition in request for extension
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Inquiry about venue rental for March 15th

Band 4.0

I am writing this email about an event for my university's rnvironmental club, which will take place in a few weeks. Therefore, we are considering renting your installations for March 15th. We will host around 30 participants. Therefore, I would like to obtain some information related the prices, specifically, for a half-day rental.…

What worked

  • Clear Purpose
  • Specific Date Mentioned

What cost points

  • Clarity and Grammar
  • Incomplete Inquiry
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Interest in Joining Eco Warriors Club

Band 4.0

Dear Mr Jamie Lin, I am Alex at greenfield university doing majors in fourth semister of the environmental sciences . I am very eager to participate in this program because I have spent my entire life by participating in local NGOS in which we plant trees and take steps that protects our nature. I would like to ask you about the process…

What worked

  • Clear expression of eagerness
  • Relevant background experience

What cost points

  • Grammatical errors
  • Lack of clarity in membership process inquiry
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Inquiry about Volunteer Opportunities and Workshops

Band 4.0

Dear Sir/Madam, I am witing to ask you about the upcoming workshop starting in March 2024.If it is possible for you to send me the details of volunteer opportunity as I am very enthusiastic to learn more about environmental conversation program. Furthermore, I would like to know about the schedule and topics that will be discussed in the…

What worked

  • Clear purpose
  • Expresses enthusiasm

What cost points

  • Grammatical errors
  • Awkward phrasing
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Lease Renewal Inquiry

Band 4.0

Dear land lord, I am Alex Smith writing to renew my lease as a tenant. I would like to know is that possible that I could extend my lease agreement for additional one year. Furthermore, tell me that will it be on the current rental amount or there will be any change in that and I have to deposit more amount. I would also like to know…

What worked

  • Clear purpose
  • Inquiry about rent changes

What cost points

  • Grammatical errors
  • Inconsistent tone
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Request for Pet Permission

Band 4.0

Dear Mr. Robert, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you regading a permission to have a pet in my apartment, since I am living alone for along time and want some company. I would like to assure you that I will maintain the apartment clean and organized as it was. Could you also kindly tell me if there any specific…

What worked

  • Polite tone
  • Commitment to cleanliness

What cost points

  • Grammatical errors
  • Lack of elaboration
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Questions about conference registration and schedule

Band 4.0

Dear Sir or Madam, I hope this email finds well. I am writing to inform you how keen I am to attend the conference next month,and be part of this great event. I would greatly appreicate it if you colud tell me how the registration process is,so I can do it properly.Since I am intrested. In addition, could you please provide me the time…

What worked

  • Expresses enthusiasm
  • Polite request for information

What cost points

  • Spelling errors
  • Lack of clarity in event details inquiry
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Thank you for the interview opportunity

Band 4.0

Ms. Sarah T I am writing this email regarding the position of Marketing Intern in your company. I really appreciated your time and tips, which I found really interesting during our meeting. Also, I wanted to recall you that my project on sustainable marketing has a broad features with your corporation, and I think this will help us to…

What worked

  • Expresses gratitude
  • Reaffirms interest in the position

What cost points

  • Lacks clarity in project connection
  • Grammatical errors
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Submission for December Edition: 'The Whispering Grove'

Band 4.0

Dear Editor, I am Alex Chen. I am a creative writing majoring at Greeenfield University. I am please to submit my short story named "The whispering Grove" considering in your upcoming December edition. The story follows as an young traveller who discovers myterious forest where whispering the past guide lost soul toward redemption. As…

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