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Band 6+: You are currently renting an apartment, and you've noticed a recurring maintenance problem. Write a letter to your landlord. - Describe the problem in detail - Explain how long the problem has been occurring - Suggest a possible solution and request prompt action

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Dear Landlord,

I hope this letter finds you hale and hearty. I am writing this letter to inform you about an ongoing problem that has been bothering me for about a month now. The water tap in the kitchen keeps leaking due to heavy water pressure and poor build quality of the tap. During the routined maintenance occured in the last week I asked the plumber to fix this issue. However, he did fix the tap and told me not to rotate the tap too harshly to avoid any kind of unwanted leakings. I strictly followed his instructions only find out the tap has once again started leaking and it will not stop. I think instead of reparing the tap we should buy a new tap made of high quality metarials and replace with the older one. I humbly request you to look into this matter sincerely and take a prompt action.

Best regards,

Foysal

Word Count: 155

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter adequately addresses the task by describing the problem, its duration, and suggesting a solution. However, the tone could be more formal and the explanation of the problem's impact could be strengthened. To improve, focus on using more precise language and elaborating on the inconvenience caused by the leaking tap.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent and the purpose is clear. However, the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each of the points mentioned in the task (describing the problem, explaining how long it has been occurring, and suggesting a solution). This will enhance clarity and make the letter easier to follow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. While phrases like 'hale and hearty' and 'prompt action' are appropriate, try to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary related to maintenance issues and solutions. For example, instead of 'heavy water pressure,' you could use 'excessive water pressure.' Also, consider using more specific terms to describe the materials for the new tap.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'routined maintenance occured' should be 'routine maintenance that occurred.' Also, 'leakings' should be 'leaks.' Pay close attention to verb tense consistency and subject-verb agreement. Proofreading carefully before submitting will help minimize these errors.

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Band 6+: You are currently renting an apartment, and you've noticed a recurring maintenance problem. Write a letter to your landlord. - Describe the problem in detail - Explain how long the problem has been occurring - Suggest a possible solution and request prompt action

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