Write a letter to the Mayor, the head of a municipal government, about a situation in which some adolescents let their dogs run wildly. In your letter: - describe how the adolescents let their dogs run wild - explain why this creates a dangerous situation - complain about the situation

Task Achievement

Band 7.0

Coherence and Cohesion

Band 6.5

Lexical Resource

Band 6.5

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Band 7.0

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter in order to bring your attention to an important issue which our neighbourhood is currently facing. For quite some time, we have been noticing with great concern that some young boys of about 12 to 15 years of age from our area are allowing their dogs to run wildly in our neighbourhood.

Task Achievement

Band 7.5

Coherence and Cohesion

Band 6.5

Lexical Resource

Band 6.5

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Band 7.0

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter in order to bring your attention to an important issue which our neighbourhood is currently facing. For quite some time, we have been noticing with great concern that some young boys of about 12 to 15 years of age from our area are allowing their dogs to run wildly in our neighbourhood.

Task Achievement

Band 7.0

Coherence and Cohesion

Band 6.5

Lexical Resource

Band 6.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Band 6.0

Dear Sir or Madam, I am a resident of Block ‘D’ of the housing society in Oregon, writing this letter to notify you of a certain callous attitude of some young children. I am hoping you would take immediate action to curb the problem.

Task Achievement

Band 8.0

Coherence and Cohesion

Band 7.0

Lexical Resource

Band 7.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Band 7.0

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to draw your attention to a situation that has been developing in my neighbourhood - some teenagers have dogs on the loose. I am hoping you would take the necessary action before somebody gets hurt or injured.