Ask a downstairs neighbour about balcony smoke

Writing Task 1: Writing an Email
Time remaining: 27 minutes 00 seconds

You live in a condo building in Toronto. Your downstairs neighbour smokes on his balcony several times a day, and the smoke drifts into your unit through the open windows and balcony door. Your six-year-old son has asthma, and his coughing has become worse this summer.

Write an email to your downstairs neighbour in about 150–200 words. Your email should do the following things:

  • Describe the problem.
  • Explain why it is a serious concern for your family.
  • Ask him for a specific change that could help.
0 wordsAim for 150–200

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