You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter describe the item explain where and when you left it say what action you would like the company to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir or Madam, I am Khyati Undaviya, writing
this
letter to you in regards
of
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missing my valuable
portfolio
in an Express
train
while
travelling. I started my journey from Vasai Road on 23rd April 2024 at 7:30 pm via
Daud
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Indore Express
train
. The
train
number of
this
train
was 22643 and my departure station was Surat, at 10:30 pm. I had booked my tickets in a 3 tier AC coach and my seat number was B3/64. I had kept the
portfolio
underneath my seat which had all my important documents including passport and ID proofs. The
portfolio
was black in colour and was big enough to carry A3 sized documents. It had a handle on the top
along with
chain to open it. I would request you to inform your
train
staff to visit the coach and check if they are able to find my
portfolio
under the seat. The
last
station of the
train
is going to be on 24th of April and since the training is still running
hence
, there are chances that my
portfolio
will still be there. If your staff is able to find it
then
request you to hand it over to the Railway Police and they can contact me on 9730443217, I will
accordingly
go and pick up. Appreciate prompt action and response from your end. Yours faithfully, Khyati Undaviya
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coherence and cohesion
Your letter is well-structured and the details are clear, however, to enhance coherence, try to link ideas more smoothly between paragraphs.
task response
You've successfully addressed all parts of the task. To further improve, make sure every paragraph introduces a new aspect of your request for an even clearer structure.
detail orientation
Provided detailed description of the lost item and circumstances.
conclusion clarity
Appropriate closing with a clear call to action.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • valuable item
  • distinctive features
  • left behind
  • compartment
  • last seen
  • retrieved
  • item description
  • identifying information
  • contact
  • lost and found
  • appropriate department
  • expeditious
  • immediate assistance
  • trace
  • recovery
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