Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter explain what has happened describe the bag and its contents say what you would like them to do about this problem

Dear Sir, I am writing regarding some luggage I regretfully neglected to take with me following the arrival of flight GE773 from Corfu to London Gatwick at 15:30 on Tuesday 17th June. My designated seat was 64C and my booking reference is AFX19330. The
bag
is a small brown leather handbag with an embroidered design reading “I love Corfu”. Inside the
bag
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you will find some cosmetics, a small diary, a mobile phone and various souvenirs. The phone is only a back-up and the cosmetics are replaceable, but the diary and souvenirs have a great deal of personal value so I would greatly welcome their return. I believe I left the
bag
under my seat in my hurry to get through the airport and did not realise until I got to my hotel. I would appreciate it if you could contact me as soon as possible should you locate the
bag
. If you could send it to me by courier service, I would be most grateful. I would be happy to pay for the service. Thank you for your help, I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Michelle Johnson
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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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.

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  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Unfortunate incident
  • Flight details
  • Distraction
  • Valuable possessions
  • Sentimental value
  • Lost and found procedure
  • Safe return
  • Compensation
  • Assistance
  • Gratitude
  • Follow-up
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