Writing task 1 (a letter) Write a letter to a city planning manager about demolition of a historical building in your area and say – Explain why it shouldn’t be demolished. – Suggest a future use for this building. – Recommend a way to raise money for repairs.
Dear Sir/Madam:
My name is Michelle Magalona and I am
resident
of your city. I am writing Correct article usage
a resident
this
letter to express my concern about the proposed plan to demolish the famous building, “The Fort Santiago”. Which has recently completed its centenary.
The establishment has been the most cherished heritage of our town for many years now. I am quite disturbed by the fact that our local government has decided to pull it down due to lack
of funds for its refurbishment. The Fort is known for its ancient design and sculptured interior and exterior which belong to the colonization of the previous invaders. Correct article usage
a lack
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infrastructure depicts mesmerizing hand-made carvings on the wall showcasing the local culture. It is popular
tourist destination in the heart of the metro as well as for Add an article
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tourists from all across the world. I impulse our local council to consider the renovation as the only option in order to save Correct article usage
apply
this
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for our future generation and to attract tourists from around the globe.
In order to meet the expenses, I suggest that the council should ask for donations from the local people and once the building is repaired a nominal fee can be charged from the visitors for its maintenance.
I hope you will ponder over my request and take appropriate action.
Yours sincerely,
Michelle MagalonaCorrect your spelling
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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.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite