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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

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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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 I am pleased that we have
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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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and my neighbours in the residence a serious problem
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 because at that time we are 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

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Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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