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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 Neighbours,

I am writing to apologize for the inconvenience that I have caused you all as a result of the noise that often comes from my apartment in the morning.

As you may already know, I usually observe my prayer devotion from 6am to 7am. I get so engrossed in the act that I forget my environment. This does not justify the disturbance that my noise causes, but I thought everyone deserves an explanation. However, I want to assure the hosue that I would make conscious efforts to avoid this henceforth.

I would keep my windows shut, my door locked and my voice at the lowest whenever I intend to commence my morning prayers. I would also avoid the use of musical instruments which are the principal causes of the noise. I believe doing these would prevent further disturbances from my apartment.

Once again, I apologize for my behaviour, and hope you all would forgive me.

Yours sincerely,

Ifeoluwa.

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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noise: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three task requirements: it explains the reason for the noise (morning prayers), apologizes sincerely, and describes specific actions to reduce noise. The tone is appropriate and the letter is well-organized. Minor lapses include a typo ('hosue' for 'house') and a slightly informal phrase ('I want to assure the hosue that I would make conscious efforts'), but these do not detract from overall clarity. To achieve a higher score, ensure error-free writing and consider a more formal closing if the relationship is not close.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear, and each paragraph has a distinct function: apology and explanation, action plan, and closing. Cohesive devices are used effectively, though a few transitions could be smoother. For example, 'However, I want to assure the house...' could be rephrased for better flow. Overall, the message is coherent and cohesive with minimal lapses.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally precise, with some good collocations like 'observe my prayer devotion' and 'conscious efforts.' The tone is polite and formal, fitting the task. There is a minor typo ('hosue' for 'house') and a slight awkwardness in 'the principal causes of the noise' (better: 'the main cause of the noise'). However, the range and accuracy are strong, and the letter demonstrates good control of lexical features.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate, with a good range of sentence structures, including complex sentences. Punctuation is used correctly. There are a few minor issues, such as the typo 'hosue' and a slight awkwardness in 'I would also avoid the use of musical instruments which are the principal causes' (subject-verb agreement: 'instruments' plural, 'are' is correct, but 'the principal causes' could be 'the principal cause' if referring to the noise as a whole). These are minor and do not impede understanding. Overall, the grammatical range and accuracy are high.

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