Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train. In your letter •give the details of your train trip •describe the luggage you left on the train •say what actions you want him/her to take.
Dear Manager,
I am writing a request for my lost property on one of your railway.
When I returned from my journey I forgot the small
bag
on your train. Although
, I do not forget often of my belongings but that day I misplaced. I was travelling from Lahore to Islamabad City with my friends. I was booked online tickets and payment through my friend's card.However
, I took a train on Saturday morning 15.03.2021 from Islamabad to Lahore and I believe I left my baggage on the train when I disembarked.
The details of my luggage are as follows: Description: the blue color leather bag
. Size: Approximately 5 inches length and 4 inches width.
Weight: I am not sure however
, it was about 6 kg.
Brand Name: Nike letters has been written on the front side. Unique Feature: The bag
has grey sticker with my name, address and phone number.
I request you to please locate my bag
as urgent as possible. It has contained important documents of my office, office keys and my credit card. I would highly grateful if you assist me in retrieving it. I have already reported to my personnel police station. I would be happy to arrange for the retrieval of the luggage in person.
Yours Sincerely,Submitted by mobinadurrani43 on
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coherence cohesion
Ensure all paragraphs are well-structured, each stating a clear central idea and using appropriate transitions between them. Avoid combining different ideas in a single paragraph.
coherence cohesion
The letter lacks a clear logical structure. Established protocols for a formal letter such as an introductory sentence, a detailed explanation in separate paragraphs, and an appropriate concluding paragraph should be included to improve coherence.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph should focus on a single idea - the first paragraph for the trip details, the second for luggage description, and the third for the action required.
task achievement
Complete the task by providing all relevant information, responding directly to the letter prompts, and avoiding unnecessary information about how often you forget your belongings, which is irrelevant to the task.
task achievement
Maintain a polite and formal tone throughout the letter, refraining from using slang or informal language. Additionally, avoid mentioning actions taken that are irrelevant to the Lost and Found department, such as reporting to the police station.
Structure your letter
A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:
- A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
- The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
- A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)
When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.
All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.