New neighbours have just moved into the apartment next to you. They have a dog which barks all day while they are at work. You have tried to talk to them but nothing has changed. Write to your local council to complain about the dog. In the letter, explain the situation  describe the dog and the noise it makes say what you want the council to do Write at least 150 words.  You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the next-door
dog
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. My next door has a black female
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, which looks German breed. The
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always vocalizes when I get home from work between 12 pm and 2 pm. The
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has been barking at least four times every hour.
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is preventing me from sleeping during my break at home. I informed
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person twice about the loud voice the
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has been creating since the 12th of September 2024.
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, the
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has continued making loud voices during my nap time. I have recently been experiencing anxiety
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the loud sound of the
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.
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, I have been taking anti-anxiety drugs, which has been increasing my medical expenditure. I would like the council to give a warning letter to my neighbour to keep his
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inside the house during the daytime., particularly between 12 and 2pm.
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, I would be grateful if the council could follow the situation until the next door agrees to keep the
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inside his home. I am looking forward to receiving your response. Yours faithful, Tes
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Try to elaborate a bit more on specific changes you want the council to implement. This will help in providing a complete response.
coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph contains a single, clear idea to enhance readability. Your paragraphs on the dog's behavior and your health impact could be split for better clarity.
coherence cohesion
Clear greeting and closing statements add a professional touch to the letter.
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The tone is suitable for a formal complaint letter, maintaining a respectful and serious demeanor throughout.

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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