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Band 8+: You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter- explain where you live- describe the problem- give reasons why you do not want this development.

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Dear Sir or Madam

My brother-in-law has recently disclosed to me that you intend to build an international airport in the Rockwell area. He discovered this as he is a contractor and was requested to submit a quotation for constructing part of the terminal. Although he was instructed not to share this information, he decided it was important that I know. This will have a serious negative effect on my profits and the profits of the other farmers in our community. As I am sure you are aware, we are mostly dairy farmers in this area, and there is a long history of cattle producing less milk when they are exposed to the noise of low-flying aircraft.One option that would minimise the adverse effects of your plan is for the runway to run from northwest to southeast. That would mean that the aeroplanes would not be taking off or flying in to land directly over our pasture and, therefore, would reduce the risk of our livestock being affected by your decision.

Your sincerely

Abdulaziz

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Overall Band Score

8.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three task requirements: it explains how the writer found out about the plan (through his brother-in-law), why it will be a problem (negative impact on dairy farming due to noise), and suggests a solution (runway orientation). The tone is appropriate and the content is relevant. Minor lapses include a slightly informal opening ('Dear Sir or Madam' is acceptable but could be more formal) and a minor typo ('Your sincerely' instead of 'Yours sincerely'). Overall, the response is well-developed and clear.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear, and each paragraph addresses a specific point: how you found out, the problem, and a solution. However, the transition between the first paragraph (how you found out) and the second (the problem) could be smoother. Consider adding a linking phrase such as 'This news is concerning because...' to improve cohesion. Also, the final paragraph could be more clearly connected to the previous one with a phrase like 'To address this issue, I suggest...'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally precise, with good use of terms like 'disclosed', 'quotation', 'adverse effects', and 'pasture'. The language is natural and formal enough for a letter to the council. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more sophisticated and varied vocabulary, such as 'detrimental impact' instead of 'negative effect', or 'mitigate' instead of 'minimise'. Also, consider using more precise terms like 'livestock' instead of 'cattle' in some contexts, though 'cattle' is fine.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures with full control. Complex sentences are used effectively, and punctuation is accurate. There are no noticeable errors. The only minor point is the closing 'Your sincerely' should be 'Yours sincerely', but this is a minor typographical issue and does not detract from the overall grammatical accuracy.

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