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Band 7+: Your neighbor's tree is causing problems on your property (e.g., falling leaves, blocking sunlight). You have tried to resolve this issue informally, but it hasn't worked. Write a letter to your neighbor explaining the ongoing problems. You should include details about: - describing specific issues caused by the tree - explaining your previous attempts to resolve the problem - suggesting a specific course of action to address the issue.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am expressing my dissatisfaction of your mango tree, which has been causing several issues to my property.

The mango tree has branches extruding over the fence, which caused the fence to bend and lose its stability. Not only that, I spotted termites from your mango tree, migrating to my garden filled with plants and trees, ruining both trees.

Previously, I called my siblings to remove the branches which went over the boundary line of my property . Not only that, I tried spraying insecticides to the indetified locations ,where termites live. Unfortunately, it did not result in a positive outcome because we did not have the appropriate tools to prune those branches and strong chemical substance to get rid of those bugs.

I strongly suggest that you make an attempt to call pest control because they would solve these problems very easily. This action would not harm your tree since they are removing the affected branches only. Please take action quickly before the situation gets worse.

Yours faithfully,

Ice Cube

Word Count: 173

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

branches: 4

mango: 3

which: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it describes specific issues (bent fence, termites), explains previous attempts (removing branches, spraying insecticides), and suggests a course of action (calling pest control). The tone is appropriate and the purpose is clear. Minor lapses include a slightly informal opening ('Dear Sir/Madam' for a neighbor) and a few grammatical/spelling errors (e.g., 'indetified', 'extruding'), but these do not detract from overall task achievement. To improve, use a more personal salutation and proofread for minor errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphs for each required point. The flow is easy to follow, and cohesive devices are used effectively. Minor improvements could be made by using more varied linking phrases to enhance the smoothness of transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally accurate, with some good attempts at more formal expressions (e.g., 'expressing my dissatisfaction', 'extruding over the fence'). However, there are a few awkward or less natural phrases (e.g., 'indetified locations', 'strong chemical substance') and some repetition. Using more precise and varied vocabulary would improve the lexical range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of sentence structures with mostly accurate grammar. There are minor errors in punctuation (e.g., missing comma after 'Not only that', extra space before a period) and a few spelling mistakes (e.g., 'indetified' for 'identified'). Overall, the grammar is controlled and does not impede understanding.

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