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Band 7+: You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter, ◦ Say how you found out about the plans ◦ Explain what problems your neighbourhood will face ◦ Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the decision to build a new airport in my district, Pastdargom. I have lived here since 2009.

I found out about the decision from my friend, Asilbek. He said that a new airport would be constructed in our district. He also said he read about the plans on news channel. At first, I did not believe him. After a while, I checked it and realized it was true. I was shocked because Pastdargom district is not so huge. Building a new airport is useful because people can go to the airport quickly. However, it can lead to some problems.

The first problem is that the flight operations can cause air pollution. As a result of this, people will suffer from air pollution. In addition to this, people who live near the new airport can suffer from the noises of the planes due to small size of the district.

To solve the issue, I suggest that the airport will be created in another district such as Kattakorgan. I suggest there not because there are fewer people than Pastdargom, but because “Samarkand International Airport” is located near my district. Kattakorgan district is also located far from the “Samarkand International Airport”. I look forward to your reply and a resolution to my problem. Yours faithfully, John Khan. evaluate again

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

airport: 6

district: 6

because: 4

people: 4

pastdargom: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task requirements by expressing dissatisfaction with the airport plans, explaining how the writer found out, outlining problems, and suggesting solutions. There are some minor lapses in providing sufficient detail in certain areas, such as elaborating on the specific impacts of air and noise pollution. To improve, provide more specific examples and detailed explanations to strengthen your arguments and suggestions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The progression of ideas is logical, and the use of cohesive devices is adequate. However, there are a few instances where the connection between sentences could be smoother. For example, in the second paragraph, elaborating slightly more on your initial disbelief before stating you checked and realized it was true would improve the flow. Also, the transition between the benefits and drawbacks of the airport could be clearer.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the task and conveys the writer's message effectively. There is room to enhance the lexical range by incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary related to environmental concerns, urban planning, and potential solutions. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'problem,' consider synonyms like 'challenge,' 'issue,' or 'concern.' Using more specific vocabulary related to air and noise pollution would also strengthen this aspect. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with generally accurate sentence structures. A few minor errors are present but do not significantly impede understanding. To improve further, pay close attention to the accuracy of preposition usage (e.g., 'in' vs. 'at'), article usage (e.g., 'the' before 'noises'), and sentence construction for clarity. Reviewing and correcting these minor errors will enhance the overall grammatical accuracy.

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