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Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can’t sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter: – describe the problem with the dog – explain why it is important for you to sleep – outline what your neighbours could do about the situation

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Dear Mark, I hope you are doing well. I am Thomas Lee, your next-door neighbour. I am writing
this
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 to explain a really critical issue which I am dealing with
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 your pet's disturbance.
To begin
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 with, your
dog
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 has barked really loudly recently, which I guess affects not only me but
also
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 other neighbours. But if he barks during the
day
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,
that is
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 all right because
that is
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 the time when everyone goes to work and school.
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, the thing is that your
dog
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 howls overnight, which obviously disturbs the neighbourhood and it may make everybody suffer from a lack of sleep. Scientifically, it is indispensable for people to sleep at night. It helps individuals regain energy for a good
day
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. It
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 reduces stress and anxiety from a bad
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.
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, scientists recommend people sleep at least 8 hours a
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. But if your
dog
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 yaps all night, it is really a thing and clearly it is nearly impossible to sleep in that condition. I would greatly appreciate it if any adjustments could be made or if you could send him to your relatives or friends for only one week. I would never request
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 from you. But as you know, your
dog
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 really affects everybody in the neighbourhood.
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, I will have an exam next week. I will be deeply grateful if I can have a good sleep. I will be looking forward to your response. Thank you for your cooperation and support. Warm Regards, Thomas Lee

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task achievement
Consider adding a specific example of how the dog's barking has affected your sleep, such as feeling tired at work or during the day.
coherence and cohesion
Try to ensure that each paragraph is clearly focused on a single overarching idea. This will improve clarity and flow.
coherence and cohesion
The structure of the letter is clear, with a good introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing, which makes it easy to follow.
task achievement
You have maintained a polite and respectful tone throughout the letter, which is appropriate for addressing a neighbor.

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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • noisy
  • disruptive
  • affecting sleep
  • vital
  • important
  • well-being
  • productivity
  • neighbors
  • training
  • solution
  • noise-reducing device
  • barking
  • disturbance
  • tolerance
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