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,

The letter addresses all parts of the task: it identifies the problem, explains the impact of the noise, and suggests a solution. The purpose of the letter is clear, and the tone is appropriately formal for a complaint to a local authority. However, to improve the response, the writer should aim for more development in the explanations. For example, instead of just stating that the kids cannot study, describing the specific type of noise (e.g., heavy drilling or machinery) would add more depth. Additionally, ensuring better sentence structure and flow would enhance the overall quality. Some phrasing, such as 'transfer all the construction in the morning time,' is slightly awkward and could be more naturally expressed as 'restrict construction activities to daytime hours.' The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

The letter follows a logical progression, addressing the purpose, the situation, and the requested action. However, the cohesion is weakened by short, choppy sentences and a lack of transitional phrases. To improve, try using linking words (e.g., 'Furthermore,' 'Consequently,' or 'As a result') to connect your ideas. Instead of having many small sentences like 'I live with my family. My kids have to attend...', try combining them: 'Since I live with my family, including children who need to attend school early in the morning, the noise is particularly disruptive.'

The vocabulary used is functional but quite basic. While the message is clear, the word choices are somewhat repetitive and informal for a letter to a local authority. For example, instead of saying 'extremely unhappy and furious,' you could use 'deeply concerned' or 'greatly distressed.' Instead of 'transfer all the construction,' a more appropriate term would be 'restrict construction activities' or 'limit noisy work to daytime hours.' Aim to use more formal, precise vocabulary to suit the tone of a formal complaint.

There are several grammatical issues, particularly with sentence structure, punctuation, and preposition usage. For instance, 'take necessary action on the contractor' would be better phrased as 'take necessary action against the contractor.' There are also issues with capitalization (e.g., 'i' instead of 'I') and spacing after periods. To improve, focus on varying your sentence structures by using complex sentences (using 'which', 'because', or 'although') and ensure you review your work for basic punctuation and capitalization errors.