The system used for rubbish or garbage collection in your local area is nowt working properly. It is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours Suggest what should be done about the problem

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Dear Sir, I write

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letter to inform you as regards the waste collection system in Zone 5, Imoru community, Ijebu Ode. The garbage collection chain has not been working perfectly well for

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couple of weeks and it is generating a lot of complaints in the neighbourhood. Currently, all the rubbish generated has been gathered at the

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designated site, but the garbage trucks have not come to get rid of these wastes.

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has been causing several complaints in

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environment. Due to

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large amount of rubbish present at the garbage site, there is a stringent foul odour oozing from the

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site, several fleas and houseflies have

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infested the area. These insects carry several infections and parasites that

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to various diseases

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as diarrhoea, malaria, and trypanosomiasis to mention a few.

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, the road is restricted to everyone in the neighbourhood due to

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impending issue.

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present situation cannot be allowed to persist any longer,

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, a swift response is necessary. I would suggest that new or organized waste trucks should be dispatched to the neighbourhood with immediate effect as

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present state of the environment is an eyesore and can lead to devastating health conditions. I look forward to witnessing the promising effects and thank you for your prompt response in advance. Yours faithfully, Ogunlade Oladipupo. Please help review

ogunladeoladipupoSun Jan 05 2020

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 9.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

227 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

collection system
irregular garbage collection
missed collections
inadequate bins
operating hours
negative impact
bad odor
increased rodent activity
unsightly streets
health risks
accumulation of waste
increase frequency
better scheduling
stricter monitoring
community awareness programs

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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