Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter Explain where you live Describe the problem Give reasons why you do not want this development

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing with regard to an article published in your newspaper on 18th October that outlined the local administration’s plan to make the local

airport

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bigger and add more

flights

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to the schedule. I believe if

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plan is carried out, the problems which local residents already face would be aggravated. My house is located within 15 minutes walk from the

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and life here is already tough due to frequent

flights

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noise

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the noise

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created from those

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and traffic congestion as an indirect result. The low-flying aeroplanes are utterly noisy and disruptive. They create harsh noise and we have a hard time concentrating on our work or sleep peacefully at night. Sadly, I often woke up by the

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flights

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and many children and elderly citizens in our

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are suffering from

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levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful effects. I am afraid that the expansion of the

airport

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would reduce the

area

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for the playground and a park which is under construction near the

airport

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. The traffic condition would deteriorate with more people using the

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and that would decline the standard of living in

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area

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. Considering all the negative consequences, I strongly disagree with the plan to expand the

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area

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and increase the flight number. I would really appreciate

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you could possibly write an article about the problems

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initiative is likely to cause. Thank you in advance. Yours faithfully, Andrew Heywood

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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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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 6.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

9 paragraphs

246 words

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Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter Explain where you live Describe the problem Give reasons why you do not want this development

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Some people believe that technology has made man more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Traffic congestion is a growing problem in many major cities. Some people say that the government should be responsible to reduce the use of cars. And the car users also have to use public transportation more. Discuss both views and give your opinion

A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • make suggestions as to how they could make friends • suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities • give any extra general advice

In many countries, more and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television microwave oven and rice cooker. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?