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Band 6+: Your neighbor's tree is causing problems on your property (e.g., roots damaging your driveway, branches blocking sunlight). Write a letter to your neighbor explaining the issue. You should include details about: - describing the specific problems the tree is causing - explaining how long you've been experiencing these issues - suggesting a possible solution to resolve the situation amicably.

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Hi, i’m your neighbor, Tugs who lives in the brick house. The reason that i am writing you this letter is because the tree in your gate is damaging my property.

The tree has grown sideways, which has damaged my fence. Also one of the branches is blocking my driveway and has made it difficult to enter my house without me scratching my car.

I have tried talking with you and I thought I made sure that you understood the nuisance you were making to me and my family. I guess I was wrong. When the time i gave you to solve this problem passed, I tried to take matters into my own hands, such as moving the branch back to your own gate. It didn’t work, since the branch was too big.

In conclusion, take down or move the tree or the tree branch which is blocking my driveway and fix or pay for the damages you have done to my fence. If you don’t fix it by the end of this week, I will be contacting the authorities of the safety department or the police.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

branch: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all the requirements of the task, clearly explaining the problem, detailing previous attempts to resolve it, and specifying the action expected. However, the tone could be more diplomatic, and the organization could be improved for better clarity. To improve, consider using a more formal tone and structuring the letter with clearer paragraphing to enhance readability.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider starting with a clear statement of the issue and then providing details in a logical order. The tone could be more diplomatic, even while expressing frustration. For example, softening the confrontational statements could improve the overall impact.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Using more precise and varied language could enhance the letter. For example, instead of 'making to me and my family,' you could say 'causing to me and my family'. Also, instead of 'take down or move the tree', you could say 'remove or relocate the tree'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and phrasing issues that affect the clarity and flow of the letter. Correcting these errors would significantly improve the letter's overall quality. For example, 'i'm' should be 'I'm', 'the tree in your gate' should be 'the tree in your yard', and 'When the time i gave you' should be 'When the time I gave you'.

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