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Band 5

The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This 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 properly - explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours - suggest what should be done about the problem

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I am writing
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 letter to let you know there is a technological issue with the garbage collection in my community. It was operating very well when it was set up but just a couple of
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 later, the power supply suddenly turned off automatically and the scent of rubbish is polluting the air in my neighbourhood. It is really bad for our community because it influences
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 and my neighbours' health. We barely breathe and it feels like destroying my lungs which means harmful
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 health. And
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 is not
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 our children because they need to be protected. I recommend the technicians should come over
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 area to repair the machine and the officials are able to implement a plan to improve the society
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 as plan trees. To resolve
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 serious problem we need to request you for our town. I am requesting you to get rid of
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 problem

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The Greeting

Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.

Always start an informal letter in the ways:

  • Dear + name
  • Hi / Hello + name

‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.

For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:

  • Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
  • Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • rubbish collection schedule
  • overflow
  • accumulation
  • attracts pests
  • health hazards
  • unsightly appearance
  • foul odors
  • quality of life
  • reliable
  • frequent
  • community awareness programs
  • waste reduction
  • recycling
  • community composting solutions
  • organic waste
  • installation
  • public bins
  • strategic locations
  • littering
  • residential bins
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