Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2017 English Language Question 22
Practice objective / multiple choice question 22 from the 2017 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2017
English Language
Objective / Multiple Choice
Hard Difficulty
Question 22
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Write a formal letter of complaint (180-200 words) to the local council about the excessive noise from the new construction site opposite your school. In your letter, you must: state the problem clearly, give specific examples of how the noise disrupts lessons, refer to the council's duty to ensure a suitable learning environment, propose a realistic solution, and request a written response within two weeks.
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Your Name\nYear 10 Student, Greenfield Secondary School\n123 Maple Road\nLagos, Nigeria\n
15 October 2026\n
The Director of Environmental Services\nLagos City Council\n45 Civic Centre\nLagos, Nigeria\n
Dear Sir/Madam,\n\nI am writing to formally complain about the excessive noise generated by the construction site at 78 Oak Avenue, which lies directly opposite our school. Since the works began on 1 September, the constant hammering, drilling and delivery trucks have become a severe disruption to our daily lessons.\n\nFor example, during the 9:00-10:30 maths period on 3 October, the sound of a jackhammer reverberated through the classroom windows, forcing the teacher to pause the lesson repeatedly. On 10 October, a delivery lorry idling for ten minutes outside the school caused the 14:00 reading class to lose concentration, resulting in a noticeable drop in students' engagement. Such interruptions not only affect our ability to learn but also jeopardise our preparation for upcoming examinations.\n\nUnder the Lagos City Education By-law, the council has a duty to ensure that schools operate in an environment conducive to learning. The persistent noise clearly contravenes this responsibility.\n\nI respectfully propose that the council either erect temporary sound‑absorbing barriers along the construction perimeter or restrict the most disruptive activities to after school hours (after 16:00). Both measures would significantly reduce the impact on students while allowing the construction to continue.\n\nI would appreciate a written response outlining the steps the council intends to take within the next two weeks (by 29 October 2026). Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\n[Signature]\nYour Name\nYear 10 Student
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Your Name\nYear 10 Student, Greenfield Secondary School\n102 Cedar Road\nLagos, Nigeria\n\n22 October 2026\n\nThe Chief Environmental Officer\nLagos City Council\n60 City Hall\nLagos, Nigeria\n\nDear Sir/Madam,\n\nI am writing to express my serious concern about the continuous noise coming from the construction site at 55 Willow Street, situated directly opposite our school premises. Since the project started on 10 August, the incessant clanging of metal, the rumble of excavators and the frequent arrival of trucks have severely interfered with our teaching sessions.\n\nTo illustrate, during the 08:00-09:30 chemistry lesson on 9 October, the sound of an excavator striking the ground caused the windows to vibrate, forcing the teacher to stop the experiment midway. On 16 October, a delivery truck idling for twelve minutes outside the school disrupted the geography class, resulting in a loss of focus among the pupils.\n\nThe Lagos City Education By‑law obliges the council to maintain an environment suitable for learning. The present noise pollution is a direct breach of that obligation.\n\nI propose that the council either install temporary acoustic fencing around the site or restrict the most noisy operations to after‑school periods (after 15:45). Either solution would markedly reduce the disturbance while allowing the construction to proceed.\n\nI would be grateful to receive a written response outlining the corrective actions the council will take within the next two weeks (by 5 November 2026). Thank you for your immediate attention to this pressing matter.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\n[Signature]\nYour Name\nYear 10 Student
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Your Name\nYear 10 Student, Greenfield Secondary School\n78 Pine Avenue\nLagos, Nigeria\n\n18 October 2026\n\nThe Director of Urban Development\nLagos City Council\n22 Municipal Building\nLagos, Nigeria\n\nDear Sir/Madam,\n\nI am writing to formally complain about the excessive noise generated by the new building works at 34 Birch Lane, which faces our school. Since the works began on 1 September, the relentless hammering, drilling and heavy vehicle traffic have become a major distraction during lessons.\n\nFor example, during the 13:00-14:30 history lesson on 7 October, the sound of a jack‑hammer echoed through the classroom, causing the teacher to pause repeatedly. On 14 October, a delivery lorry parked for ten minutes outside the school caused the physics practical to be abandoned due to the overwhelming noise.\n\nUnder the Lagos City Education By‑law, the council has a duty to ensure schools operate in a conducive learning environment. The current noise levels are a clear violation of this responsibility.\n\nI respectfully suggest that the council either erect temporary sound‑absorbing screens around the construction perimeter or schedule the loudest activities for after school hours (after 17:00). These steps would significantly lessen the disruption while permitting the construction to continue.\n\nPlease provide a written response detailing the measures you will implement within two weeks (by 2 November 2026). I appreciate your urgent attention to this issue.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\n[Signature]\nYour Name\nYear 10 Student
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Your Name\nYear 10 Student, Greenfield Secondary School\n45 Oak Street\nLagos, Nigeria\n\n20 October 2026\n\nThe Head of Public Works\nLagos City Council\n78 Civic Plaza\nLagos, Nigeria\n\nDear Sir/Madam,\n\nI am writing to lodge a formal complaint regarding the persistent noise emanating from the construction site at 12 River Road, directly opposite our school. Since the commencement of works on 15 August, the constant roar of bulldozers, concrete mixers and delivery trucks has severely disrupted our lessons.\n\nFor instance, during the 10:00-11:30 English period on 5 October, the vibration from a concrete pump caused the windows to rattle, forcing the teacher to halt the class repeatedly. On 12 October, a delivery truck idling for fifteen minutes outside the school resulted in the biology lab losing concentration, leading to a noticeable decline in student participation.\n\nAccording to the Lagos City Education By‑law, the council is obligated to provide a learning environment free from such disturbances. The ongoing noise clearly breaches this duty.\n\nI propose that the council either install temporary acoustic barriers around the site or limit the most disruptive activities to after‑school hours (after 16:30). Either measure would greatly reduce the impact on our education while allowing construction to proceed.\n\nI kindly request a written response outlining the actions the council intends to take within the next two weeks (by 3 November 2026). Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\n[Signature]\nYour Name\nYear 10 Student
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Your Name\nYear 10 Student, Greenfield Secondary School\n123 Maple Road\nLagos, Nigeria\n
15 October 2026\n
The Director of Environmental Services\nLagos City Council\n45 Civic Centre\nLagos, Nigeria\n
Dear Sir/Madam,\n\nI am writing to formally complain about the excessive noise generated by the construction site at 78 Oak Avenue, which lies directly opposite our school. Since the works began on 1 September, the constant hammering, drilling and delivery trucks have become a severe disruption to our daily lessons.\n\nFor example, during the 9:00-10:30 maths period on 3 October, the sound of a jackhammer reverberated through the classroom windows, forcing the teacher to pause the lesson repeatedly. On 10 October, a delivery lorry idling for ten minutes outside the school caused the 14:00 reading class to lose concentration, resulting in a noticeable drop in students' engagement. Such interruptions not only affect our ability to learn but also jeopardise our preparation for upcoming examinations.\n\nUnder the Lagos City Education By-law, the council has a duty to ensure that schools operate in an environment conducive to learning. The persistent noise clearly contravenes this responsibility.\n\nI respectfully propose that the council either erect temporary sound‑absorbing barriers along the construction perimeter or restrict the most disruptive activities to after school hours (after 16:00). Both measures would significantly reduce the impact on students while allowing the construction to continue.\n\nI would appreciate a written response outlining the steps the council intends to take within the next two weeks (by 29 October 2026). Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\n[Signature]\nYour Name\nYear 10 Student
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