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 Laura, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to you regarding a concern about your
dog
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has been disturbing
me and my family
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my family and me
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recently. You and I
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have been
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living as neighbours since 2017
and
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we have been caring for each other since
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. I don't know if you would get hurt with
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letter
but
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your
dog
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has been barking very frequently
nowdays
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nowadays
because of which we can't concentrate on our work and sleep peacefully at
night
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. It has been barking throughout the day and even at
night
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for the past 2 days
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which is quite unusual. As you know, my baby is just 1 week old
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the constant barking of your
dog
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is making my baby stressed at
night
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. I totally understand that dogs do naturally bark and how you love your dogs, but the constant barking has been affecting our lives
lately
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as our houses are too close and sounds travel to my home from yours very easily. I think your
dog
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may have been facing some anxiety
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you should really look into its health. It would be very
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helpful for me as a new mother if you could please check what's wrong with your
dog
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and solve the problem as soon as possible. I am wondering if you could take necessary steps
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as keeping your
dog
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indoors at
night
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, training to bark less, or checking
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has been causing distress to it. I hope we will be living harmoniously as neighbours in future as well. Thank you for your consideration
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please let me know if I
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be of any help. Warm regards, Keya

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task response
Say your main point in a more clear way in the first part.
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Add one short line about when the barking starts and how often it happens.
coherence and cohesion
Use shorter sentences in some parts so the ideas are easier to follow.
coherence and cohesion
Link ideas with simple words like and, but, so, because.
coherence and cohesion
Keep the time words clear. For example, past 2 days and since 2017 are good, but check all time forms.
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You answer all parts of the task.
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Your tone is kind and respectful.
coherence and cohesion
The letter has a clear start, middle, and end.
coherence and cohesion
Each paragraph has one main idea.
coherence and cohesion
The greeting and closing fit a letter to a neighbour well.
Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

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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