Pick a task, write your answer, and Nova marks it against the Level 1 writing criteria: what's working, the spelling, punctuation and grammar to fix, and the three changes that would lift your mark most.
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The boiler in the flat you rent has stopped working twice this week, leaving you without hot water.
Write to: Your landlord. Purpose: to report the problem and ask for it to be fixed.
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You ordered a sofa online. It arrived two weeks late and one cushion was torn.
Write to: The company's customer services team. Purpose: to complain and ask for a solution.
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Your workplace has started a lunchtime walking club. You have been asked to write about it for the staff newsletter.
Write to: Staff who read the newsletter. Purpose: to tell readers about the club and encourage them to join.
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The staff room at your work is often untidy, and the fridge is full of old food.
Write to: Your manager. Purpose: to suggest a way to fix the problem.
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Your community centre is holding a car boot sale to raise money for new play equipment.
Write to: People who live in the area. Purpose: to give information and persuade people to come.
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You work Saturday shifts at a supermarket. From next month you start a college course on Saturdays.
Write to: Your line manager. Purpose: to ask to change your shifts.
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The park near your home has a lot of litter, and the bins are often full and overflowing.
Write to: The council's parks team. Purpose: to report the problem and ask for action.
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Your workplace held a 5k fun run last weekend and raised £1,200 for a children's hospice.
Write to: Staff who read the workplace newsletter. Purpose: to tell readers about the day and thank them.
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You have seen an evening first-aid course advertised at your local college and want to know more before you sign up.
Write to: The course leader. Purpose: to ask for information.
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A local website asks readers to review places to eat in the area. You visited a new café last week.
Write to: People who read the website. Purpose: to give your opinion and help others decide.
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