You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the University. In your letter, Complain about the situation Say why this is a problem And propose ways to reduce the noise

Dear Mr Smith, I am writing regarding the amount of noise coming from the new canteen which has just opened near my University residence.

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facility, the restaurant remains open up to midnight each night, and

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there is considerable talking, shouting and the sound of motorbikes continuing until about 12.30 each night.

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my neighbors in the residence a serious problem

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because at that time we

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either trying to sleep

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or in some cases trying to study in our bedrooms. In both cases, the noise and commotion

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us, making us tired in the mornings or affecting the progress of our studies. I am sure you will appreciate that

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is a very worrying situation for us all. I would like to suggest that the campus authorities restrict the canteen’s opening to 11pm at the latest on weekdays, leaving it at midnight during the weekend. I propose that we

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put up some signs reminding users to be considerate and to keep their noise to an absolute minimum. These are simple steps which would make us all very grateful indeed. Thank you for your attention to

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important matter. Kind Regards, Claudia Maggioni