Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready. Write a letter to the shop. In your letter say what has happened and how you feel ask them to explain why there has been a delay ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing regarding a
radio
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had bought from your renowned shop two weeks ago. Since it was not functioning well, I
had
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returned to the shop and they would amend my broken
radio
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. I have waited for a week and the
radio
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was not ready.
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, I am
dissapointed
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disappointed
to have a brand new
radio
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broken in a couple of weeks after the purchase.
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is because
i
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kept hearing static noises
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the
radio
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when
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played
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from time to time.
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had tried to troubleshoot it, but to no avail.
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,
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would kindly request an explanation of why there has been a delay
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the amendment of my
radio
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have waited for quite a long period but ended up with no results. As long as there is a valid reason for the delay,
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event will be overlooked.
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, my patience has been running low and I would like to have the
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repair
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as soon as possible.
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,
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would like to request you to provide another new
radio
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as
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compensation
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the
delay
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repairment
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. Sincerely, Kim

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language
Try to use proper capitalization in all instances, such as 'I' instead of 'i'.
language
Ensure correct use of plurals and agreements, such as 'repair' instead of 'repairment'.
task response
The letter covers all parts of the prompt effectively, including what happened, your feelings, and your requests.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is polite and formal, suitable for writing to a shop.
coherence cohesion
The letter has a clear structure with separate paragraphs for different ideas.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • malfunctioning
  • inconvenience
  • promptly
  • compensation
  • customer satisfaction
  • reliable
  • favorable resolution
  • essential
  • retail business
  • well-known chain
  • swift resolution
  • personal use
  • disappointment
  • frustration
  • inquiry
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