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Band 8+: Your neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat. Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter Explain the reason for the noise Apologize Describe what action you will take

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DEAR MR. DANIELS,

I AM MARGARET, AND I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TO ADDRESS YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT THE DISTURBANCES YOU PERCEIVE AT YOUR END IN MY APARTMENT.

FIRSTLY, AS YOU KNOW, WE RECENTLY MOVED IN, AND UNFORTUNATELY, THE ONE WHO USED TO LIVE THERE DID NOT LEAVE THE FLAT IN ORDER AND IN A GOOD STATE. SO, SINCE WE ARRIVED, IT HAS BEEN ONE REPAIR AND RENOVATION WORK AFTER ANOTHER FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS.

IN ADDITION, I WOULD LIKE TO SINCERELY APOLOGISE ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, MY FAMILY, AND THE WORKERS DOING THE JOB. THE NOISE BEING CREATED WAS NOT INTENDED, AND I HOPE YOU WILL UNDERSTAND OUR SITUATION.

THANKFULLY, ALL THAT WORK WILL BE DONE BY THE END OF THE WEEK. I WILL GO AHEAD TO ALERT THE WORKERS AND THE MAINTENANCE TEAM TO BRING THE NOISE DOWN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

ONCE AGAIN, I AM TRULY SORRY, AND I HOPE MY APOLOGY WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BY YOU AND THE FAMILY.

BEST REGARDS,

MARGARET ANN.

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Overall Band Score

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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 effectively addresses all three required points: it explains the reason for the noise (renovation work), offers a sincere apology, and describes the action to be taken (instructing workers to reduce noise). The tone is polite and appropriate for the context. The content is relevant and sufficiently developed, with only minor omissions, such as not specifying the exact nature of the repairs or providing a more concrete plan for noise reduction. To improve, consider adding a brief mention of specific times when work will be limited or a commitment to inform neighbours of any future disruptions. Overall, the response is well-structured and meets the task requirements.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphs for each required point: reason, apology, and action. The flow is easy to follow, and cohesive devices are used effectively. To achieve a perfect score, consider using more varied linking phrases and ensuring a smoother transition between the apology and the action plan.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally precise, with some good formal expressions (e.g., 'address your concerns', 'sincerely apologise on behalf of'). However, there is room for more sophisticated and varied word choices, such as 'renovation' instead of 'repair and renovation work' and 'minimize' instead of 'bring the noise down'. Overall, the language is natural and effective.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures with accurate punctuation and grammar. There are no significant errors. To reach a band 9, you could incorporate more complex sentence structures, such as conditional or passive forms, and ensure consistent use of formal tone (e.g., avoid contractions if any). The current level is very strong.

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