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Writing Samples
Band 8.5

The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for 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 Write at least 150 words.

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Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing
this
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 letter to bring your attention to the irregular and careless working style of
garbage
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 collection employees. “Rose Colony” members have been facing relentless troubles
due to
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 their negligence for the
last
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 three or four weeks. The
garbage
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 and recycle bins provided in the area are not sufficient,
according to
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 the population of the area.
Furthermore
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, employees do not come to collect the waste at regular intervals
due to
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 which the
garbage
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 bins are overflowing and heaps of waste are
also
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 observed on the streets. Ultimately,
this
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 scenario has led to the breeding of mosquitos, and other insects leading to enormous health diseases for humans. A bad odor from
garbage
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 has started reaching the houses, and
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this
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 a lot of dogs are seen near the
garbage
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 area during nighttime.
This
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 issue needs to be taken into account carefully so that a proper
garbage
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 collection system can be arranged for society to protect them from unhygienic surroundings.
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, if possible some gigantic recycling bins can replace previous ones for a long-term solution to the trouble. I hope you will take the action immediately. Yours sincerely, Navneet Kaur.

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Enhance Clarity
In describing your issue, make sure to offer detailed examples whenever possible to provide a clearer picture of the problems being faced.
Concrete Suggestions
Consider offering more specific suggestions on how the problem could be addressed, including potential actions or programs the council could implement.
Structure
Clear structure and logical flow of ideas, making your concerns easy to understand.
Tone
You've maintained a polite and respectful tone throughout the letter, which is suitable for writing to a council.
Suggestions
Your suggestions are constructive, indicating thoughtfulness about potential solutions.

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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