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Band 7+: Your next-door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter: - Your reason for writing - What you would like to happen

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I am writing to let you know about a serious issue with your dog that has had a negative impact on my personal and professional life.

Unfortunately, your dog constantly barks throughout the day and the night, which has made it difficult for me to sleep good at the night. As a result, this situation has significantly reduced my concentration and productivity at the workplace. Moreover, my younger child becomes anxious when hear the dog’s barks, and I am so worry about her mental health.

I was wondering if you could consider appropriate action to address this problem. In addition, as I had experience in caring a dog, I would recommend that you take it to a vet to investigate the problem because some diseases can lead to the issue.

Thank you very much for your consideration and time. I hope your dogs do not have a serious problem and you can address the issue more efficiently.

Yours sincerely,

Mohammadreza Hadavi Bavil

Word Count: 162

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Task Response

The letter addresses all three required points: the reason for writing, the desired action, and a respectful tone. The purpose is clear, and the impact on the writer's life is explained. However, there are some minor lapses in clarity and language accuracy (e.g., 'sleep good at the night', 'when hear', 'I am so worry', 'as I had experience in caring a dog') that slightly detract from the overall effectiveness. To improve, ensure grammatical accuracy and more precise phrasing, such as 'sleep well at night', 'when she hears', 'I am worried', and 'as I have experience caring for a dog'. Additionally, the closing could be more directly tied to the request, and the final sentence could be rephrased for clarity. Overall, the task is well covered, but these small issues prevent a higher band score.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized and the message is clear. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition from the problem to the recommendation, and the final sentence could be more smoothly integrated. Consider using linking phrases like 'In addition' or 'Furthermore' more effectively, and ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally accurate, with some good choices such as 'negative impact' and 'significantly reduced'. However, there are a few awkward or informal phrases (e.g., 'sleep good', 'worry about her mental health') and some repetition. To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary, and avoid informal expressions in a formal letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect clarity, such as 'sleep good' (should be 'sleep well'), 'when hear' (missing subject), 'I am so worry' (should be 'worried'), and 'caring a dog' (should be 'caring for a dog'). The range of structures is limited, with mostly simple and compound sentences. To improve, use a wider variety of sentence structures and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct prepositions.

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