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Semi-Formal Letter

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houselflat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter - explain the reasons for the noise - apologise - describe what action you will take

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  1. Band 8.0
    Task Achievement
    Band 8.5
    Coherence and Cohesion
    Band 8.0
    Lexical Resource
    Band 8.0
    Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    Band 7.5

    Dear James, I was very shocked to get your letter saying that the noise from my flat has been spoiling your evenings and causing you some distress. I am really, really sorry about that.

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