You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company. Write to the airline and • explain what happened • describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it • find out what they are going to do about it

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Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing
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letter to you to complain about the lost suitcase, which happened on May 10th, Friday. I was waiting for picking it up from the conveyor belt of the Baggage Claim Area at the Montreal International Airport. I had never seen it there because someone had picked it up intentionally or unintentionally. My suitcase was
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, contained a Mackbook Pro, headphones, some clothes and 1 book. I already filled out the detailed item lost application form at the information desk. The estimated value of the loss is about $1200. I would like to request you to explain to me what you are going to do about
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missing item, what actions you would take and what if I would not receive it. I need it as early as possible because my laptop contained a lot of precious information regarding my work and study. Please send me your detailed response via Email to [email protected] or contact at + 1 (437) 985-8028. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours Sincerely, Gaurav Kalathiya
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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:
  • flight itinerary
  • baggage claim
  • missing luggage
  • distinguishing features
  • high-value items
  • sentimental value
  • compensation policy
  • alternative measures
  • regular updates
  • trace the case
  • inquire
  • express dissatisfaction
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