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Band 5+: There is construction taking place near your home and the noise is disturbing you. Write a letter to your local council. In the letter, * Describe the construction* Explain why the construction is a problem for you* Say what you would like them to do about it You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter to complain about a new construction work on the street where I live.

My name is Sarah. I live in Dako 84 apartment, in the Olympic Street.

A new school construction has been going on our street since last spring. It has been continuing almost 4 months. The problem is that they work during the nights. Also, it makes too much noise that causes extremely hard situations for elderly people and toddlers. They cannot sleep well during nights. We asked them to stop their work during the nights a several time. However, they did not accept our requirements.

Therefore, our neighborhood decided to reach out to you about this difficult situation. We believe that you can solve this problem for us. That a new school is being built is very great work; even though, we can’t adapt their noise. Could you demand for them work in proper time that approved legally?

I hope you that solve our problem properly. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Yours faithfully,

Sarah John

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

problem: 3

during: 3

nights: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter addresses all three requirements of the task: the writer introduces themselves, explains the noise issue caused by night-time construction, and suggests a solution (restricting work to legal hours). The purpose of the letter is clear. To improve, ensure that the tone remains consistently formal and that grammatical accuracy is improved. For example, phrases like 'I hope you that solve our problem' or 'we can't adapt their noise' are slightly awkward and should be refined to more natural, formal English (e.g., 'I hope you can resolve this matter' or 'we cannot tolerate the noise'). Additionally, expanding slightly more on the specific impact or the 'solutions' could help achieve a higher score.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows the required structure and addresses all three bullet points. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed. The introduction of yourself is placed after the purpose of the letter, which feels unnatural; it is better to introduce yourself first or integrate it into the opening sentence. Additionally, the use of cohesive devices is limited, and some sentences feel abrupt. To improve, try using more sophisticated linking words (e.g., 'Furthermore,' 'Consequently,' 'Despite our efforts') to create a smoother flow between sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and functional, which allows the reader to understand the message, but it lacks the range and sophistication required for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'extremely hard situations' instead of 'significant distress' or 'difficult circumstances,' and 'can't adapt their noise' instead of 'cannot tolerate the noise.' To improve, aim to use more precise collocations and academic/formal vocabulary suitable for a letter of complaint to a local authority. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include incorrect article usage ('a new construction work'), preposition errors ('in the Olympic Street'), subject-verb agreement, and awkward sentence structures (e.g., 'That a new school is being built is very great work'). The sentence 'I hope you that solve our problem properly' is grammatically incorrect. While the meaning is generally clear, the density of these errors prevents the writing from being considered fluent. Focus on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that basic grammar rules regarding articles and prepositions are applied consistently.

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