There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter •    describe what the problems are •    explain how these problems are affecting you •    suggest what you would like the company to do

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Dear
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Johnson, I am writing
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letter to bring to your attention
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my problem with the bus service. They are having some trouble, especially with its reliability. As you know, I am scheduled to be picked up by exactly 3:00 pm. But for the past few weeks, they have been arriving late due to
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of the bus engines. All my tasked, related to work is greatly affected by
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inconvenience. The promotion that I have been expecting
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coming month might be suspended or moved because of my tardiness which I do not want to happen. In order for
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not to happen again, I would like to suggest
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another bus that can accommodate my working schedule. If by any chance it occurs again, the company should refund my payment for the inconvenience that they have cost. Looking forward
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response. Yours faithfully, Riah Mar Butalid
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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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • adhering to schedules
  • inconvenience
  • daily routine
  • punctuality
  • frequency during peak hours
  • overcrowding
  • commuters
  • update system
  • reliable
  • maintenance
  • breakdowns
  • irregular bus timings
  • passengers
  • delays
  • unreliable
  • appointments
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