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3.5/ 5
GoodPartially Successful
The email effectively communicates the heating issue and requests repairs, but it lacks detailed elaboration and contains some grammatical errors. Improving the clarity of requests and enhancing vocabulary variety would strengthen the response.
22 / 30
Intermediate
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3.5/5
Complete response3.5/5
Addresses requirements3.5/5
Working well
- Clear identification of the issue — “Recently, you noticed that the heating system is not working properly”
- Request for specific timeline — “Request a specific timeline for repairs”
To improve
- Vague description of the heating problem Try: The heating system is malfunctioning, causing the temperature to drop significantly at night, which makes it uncomfortable to sleep.
- Lack of clarity in requesting temporary solutions Try: Could you please suggest any temporary solutions to keep the apartment warm until the heating system is repaired?
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