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Band 9: Your neighbor's dog frequently barks at night, disturbing your sleep and that of other residents. Write a letter to your neighbor explaining the problem. You should include details about: - how the barking affects you and others - when the barking usually occurs - suggest possible solutions to the issue.

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My name is Sumin Byeon, and I live nearby. I hope you are doing well.

I wanted to bring up an issue regarding your dog. I understand that dogs can be difficult to manage sometimes, but your dog has been barking frequently during the day and especially at night. For example, the barking often starts around 11:00 PM and sometimes continues past midnight. It also happens early in the morning, around 6:00-7:00 AM.

The noise has been affecting my sleep and making it very hard to concentrate at work. On some nights, I haven’t been able to fall asleep until after 4:00 AM, which leaves me exhausted the next day.

I would really appreciate it if you could try to reduce the barking at night and in the early morning. Perhaps keeping your dog indoors or supervising it more closely during these hours could help. I hope we can find a solution together as neighbors.

Thank you very much for your understanding, and I hope this message is received in a friendly way.

Best regards,

Sumin Byeon

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