Letter

Band 4+: Your neighbor's dog frequently enters your yard and causes damage to your garden. Write a letter to your neighbor explaining the situation. You should include details about: - the specific damages caused by the dog - how often this is happening - what you would like them to do to prevent it in the future.

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hi mester adam

i am writting this letter to you to complain about a proplem i have been suffering from because of your dog

yesterday he enterd my yard and scratch my fence and peed on the porch , he also teared down the clothes i put it on the hanger , and he tried to bite my daughter but thank god i stood in front of him and barked louder than he did , he run away immediatly , i wasn’t the first time , he always do that , espically in the fridays when your house is empty , and you guys let him free without tieing him , i will be thankfull if you control your dog i hope you find solutions for this proplem , and if you don’t …. i can give you some tips to control him , i used to have a haski dog , i used to give him a relaxing drug that made him stop barking , and you should take him to a vent clinc to find the right way to calm him down maybe you will not have to use a drug , they will instructe you perfectly

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
Strive to incorporate even richer and more precise language.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses the task by explaining the problem with the neighbor's dog and suggesting solutions. However, the tone is somewhat informal and aggressive. The letter includes some irrelevant details and could be better organized. To improve, focus on maintaining a polite and formal tone throughout the letter. Organize your points more clearly, and avoid overly aggressive language.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat unclear, and the progression of ideas is not always smooth. Consider structuring your letter with a clear introduction stating the purpose, followed by specific details about the incidents, frequency, and desired resolution. Improve paragraphing to separate distinct points and enhance readability. Use cohesive devices (e.g., 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' 'however') to link ideas and sentences more effectively.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and lacks precision. There are instances of misspelling ('writting,' 'enterd,' 'tieing,' 'vent,' 'instructe'). Expand your vocabulary by using synonyms and more descriptive words to convey your message more accurately. For example, instead of 'scratch my fence,' you could say 'damaged my fence with scratches.' Proofread carefully to correct spelling errors.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains frequent grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses ('he enterd,' 'i put it'), subject-verb agreement issues ('he always do'), and incorrect word usage ('i will be thankfull'). Sentence structure is often awkward and unclear. Focus on using correct verb tenses, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and constructing clear and grammatically accurate sentences. Vary your sentence structure to improve readability. Pay attention to punctuation, especially commas and apostrophes.

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