The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local is not working properly. This is causing problems 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

Dear Sir, I am writing
this
letter to bring your attention towards the issue with the assembling of the waste products from our houses, as it affects all the surroundings.
As the
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pickup trucks come every Wednesday to collect the rubbish products from our bins, which are all messed up outside on the driveways. Even the majority of people are not satisfied with the staff as they are so rude, and our bins are broken.
Overall
, it will have an adverse impact on nature, which means more environmental pollution. Not only
this
, it will
also
make the whole community sick, if not controlled. I request you to please add one more day for the collection of garbage, as we can reduce environmental pollutants.
Also
, please ask your staff to be nice to everyone in the neighbourhood, so that no one's sentiments are hurt. I hope you will look into
this
consideration as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, Parneet Kaur
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Provide a clear introduction that indicates the purpose of the letter and provides an overview of the issue.
coherence cohesion
Organize your ideas into separate paragraphs to improve the coherence and structure of the letter.
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Use more precise and varied vocabulary to enhance your lexical resource.
grammatical range and accuracy
Check your grammar, especially subject-verb agreement and sentence structures.

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.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • rubbish collection system
  • not working properly
  • bins
  • designated collection days
  • overflowing with rubbish
  • collection trucks
  • efficiency
  • reliability
  • problems
  • unpleasant odours
  • attracting pests
  • flies
  • rats
  • unwanted pests
  • accumulation of rubbish
  • unsightly
  • unhygienic environment
  • uncollected waste
  • inconvenience
  • storing garbage
  • health hazards
  • immediate attention
  • local council
  • prompt action
  • properly maintained
  • staffed adequately
  • waste management system
  • regular inspections
  • functioning effectively
  • establish a complaint mechanism
  • waste segregation
  • proper waste disposal
  • public awareness campaigns
  • waste management experts
  • sustainable solutions
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