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3.5/ 5
GoodPartially Successful
The email effectively communicates the heating issue and its impact on comfort, fulfilling all requirements. However, it suffers from some awkward phrasing and grammatical errors, which detract from the overall clarity and professionalism.
22 / 30
Intermediate
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3.5/5
Complete response3.5/5
Addresses requirements3.5/5
Working well
- Clear description of the problem — “Recently, you noticed that the heating system is not working properly, and the temperature in your apartment drops significantly at night.”
- Request for specific timeline — “Request a specific timeline for repairs;”
To improve
- Lack of detail in problem description Try: Provide more specific details about the problem, such as how low the temperature drops and any specific times it occurs.
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