The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area 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 Madam or Sir, I am living at Baker St. No:221. I would like to express my dissatisfaction about
rubbish
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the rubbish
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collection system malfunction. The problem started
last
friday
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Friday
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,
although
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and although
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a week passed, the problem still remains. Normally, garbage trucks come to our street and evacuate the trash box three times
in
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apply
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a week. There were no trucks from
last
friday
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Friday
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. Unfortunately, now our
neighborhood
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is full of trash and there is a disgusting smell around the whole street. The roads are closed because of
trashes
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trash
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,
therefore
we can not park our cars. There are too many mice in the
neighborhood
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especially
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in
playground
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the playground
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,
hence
my kids and my neighbours' kids can not play anymore. Our
neighborhood
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is not safe and clean now , I would be extremely grateful if you could solve
this
system
mulfunction
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malfunction
. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours Faithfully, Merve Kerküklü
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single idea and remains on topic. The current letter can benefit from more clear paragraphing separating description, effect, and suggestions.
task achievement
While the complaint and suggestions are mentioned, more specific details or examples could strengthen the task response. Additionally, offering a solution or recommendation to address the issue can help achieve a higher score.

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:
  • rubbish collection schedule
  • overflow
  • accumulation
  • attracts pests
  • health hazards
  • unsightly appearance
  • foul odors
  • quality of life
  • reliable
  • frequent
  • community awareness programs
  • waste reduction
  • recycling
  • community composting solutions
  • organic waste
  • installation
  • public bins
  • strategic locations
  • littering
  • residential bins
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