There are plans to build a new factory in parkland near where you live. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter give reasons why you are against the plans explain why the parkland should stay suggest what action the council should take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing
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letter to express my opposition regarding the planned construction of a new factory in central street parkland. I am a resident of that area. Building a factory there will have adverse effects on the residents as well as other species who live in the
park
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. Being the only
park
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in
town
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, it is not only frequently visited by the
town
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people as well as is home to a number of migratory birds.
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Additionally
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the
park
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has a wide coverage of lots of trees,
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acting as
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town's
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lungs. It
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functions as
towns
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cultural
center
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with people of different age groups and
ethnics
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gather there for recreational activities. Destroying the
park
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will
meant
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destroying the
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ethically, environmentally and morally.
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Also
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the
park
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is
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of great historical importance to us as various movements which reshaped the
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have taken place there. Losing the
park
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meant losing
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town's
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identity.
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Therefor
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,
i
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would be grateful if you could present these arguments in the
next
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council meeting and use your power to halt
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construction of the factory.
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Furthermore
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a copy of
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letter is sent to the newspapers in order to raise awareness about the issue. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
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sincerely, Dave

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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

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