When you received a device ordered online you discovered that it was damaged. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: • Explain what you ordered and the problem with it; • Tell how important is this purchase to you; • Ask for solutions of the problem. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,

Dear Manager, I am writing to you to declare about my failed purchase in your shop. And I want to solve a problem with the device. First of all, I was at your shop in the central shopping centre 2 days ago. Your shop assistant helped me to choose the best phone and
finally
, I bought an absolutely new iPhone 15.
However
, as soon as I got home, I noticed a crack on the top right of the screen. I came to the conclusion that it was not my fault.
Consequently
,
this
new phone is so precious and expensive for me. I have been saving money for months in order to switch my phone to a better version. And what did I receive?
Moreover
, the young man who sold me the device tried to hide the places where I saw cracks. I think
this
is not fair. For these reasons, I would be so grateful if you could find a solution and change my telephone to another new one. Or, if you do not have the exact model, I want to make a refund. I am truly grateful for any help you can give me and I look forward to receiving your reply. Kseniia Malokhatko
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writing tone
Try to maintain a consistent formality throughout the letter to make your writing more coherent.
opening clarity
Opening with a clear statement about the purpose of your letter can help immediately clarify your intentions to the reader.
specific request
Including a specific request or proposed solution can strengthen your position and make it easier for the recipient to respond effectively.
task response
Your letter clearly states the issue, why it matters to you, and what you want as a solution.
organizational structure
You organized your points logically, dedicating each paragraph to a specific aspect of the issue.
emotional expression
You adeptly expressed your disappointment, making your letter more persuasive.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • defective
  • replacement
  • customer service
  • refund
  • warranty
  • disappointment
  • urgently
  • material defect
  • manufacturing flaw
  • proof of purchase
  • resolution
  • expedite
  • parcel
  • logistics
  • safeguard
  • rectify
  • imperative
  • correspondence
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