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 – A nice, respectful style

Dear Sam , I hope
this
letter finds you in a radiant of health and great spirits. I am writing
this
letter to show my concern about your dog who barks all the time . I have heard your dog
barks
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several times in a day and night
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last
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from
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few days
however
, he was so nice whenever I met him
also
he was very gentle to everyone. His behaviour has changed and seems to be more aggressive which is not good for his physical and mental health
also
this
will cause detrimental effects on his body . A dear friend of mine is a veterinary doctor, he
is
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a
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specialized
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for
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all types of dog breeds. I request you to visit his clinic
therefore
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, I can book an appointment on your behalf.
Moreover
, he has
a
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six years of experience in the same field and I am sure he will help you to tackle
this
problem with his talent and knowledge . Let me know if you consider my opinion and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours truly Ram
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Greeting and Closing
Start by directly addressing your neighbor in a slightly more formal tone, which can make your letter appear more respectful and considerate.
Logical Structure
Consider organizing your ideas more coherently by introducing the problem, explaining its impact, proposing a solution, and then offering assistance or requesting action in clear, distinct paragraphs.
Single Idea per Paragraph
Maintain a single idea per paragraph for clearer structure and better reader understanding. Each paragraph should focus on a specific aspect of the issue or a single step in your proposed solution.
Complete Response
Ensure your letter fully addresses the task by clearly stating the problem, suggesting a specific actionable solution, and maintaining a polite and respectful tone throughout.
Suitable Writing Tone
Use a more consistent formal tone throughout the letter to enhance the respectfulness of your request. This might include avoiding overly casual phrases and ensuring proper punctuation and grammar.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • disrupted
  • challenging
  • appreciate
  • solutions
  • training
  • anti-bark collars
  • excessive barking
  • resources
  • well-being
  • distress
  • amicably
  • cooperation
  • concern
  • neighbourly relations
  • understanding
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