WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a problem with a neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter • describe the problem • say how long it has been a problem • explain what action you want the neighbour to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Mr. Modi, I am writing

this

letter to inform you about an issue we are facing and it is causing annoyance with our family members. Every day morning at 6am we could hear the loud sound of music which not only caused trouble in sleeping for us but

also

my elderly mother. She takes sleeping pills every day.

However

due to

this

, she is having other health issues.

Moreover

, my son's exam is around the corner and he prefers to study early morning. It all started when you came back from your Japan trip. I understand you have purchased the home theatre system.

However

, it is almost one week since

this

issue started. I would like to request you to reduce the volume of the music system at least in the early morning and if possible please play the music system after 8am. If you have any better options, please feel free to contact me or we can meet on Sunday. Thank you again. Yours Sincerely, Mr Kumar

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

firstly
secondly
thirdly
in additional
moreover
also
for example
for instance
therefore
however
although
even though
despite

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5Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
0Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
0Grammar mistakes
 

7 paragraphs

169 words

8.50

Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

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