The system used for rubbish or garbage collection in your local area is nowt working properly. It 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 Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours Suggest what should be done about the problem

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to bring your attention because the suburb located in Rivervale has been facing some issues with the garbage collection system for about 3 weeks.
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with, the current system used for
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is not useful now because the collectors do not arrive in that area
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closing roads. There is only one main road to access the location and the reparation will not be done until two months. Since, we faced
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challenging situation, as neighbours we planned to bring the
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bins to the closest disposal general area in Belmont.
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,
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families' commitments have been a difficult situation.
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, the high cost to carry the
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daily to other
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, so unfortunately, we will not be able to do it anymore. I would like to suggest that you should hire more workers to clean the
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bin using small trolleys. After that, they will be able to deliver them to the general
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truck, so I consider that
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is the best solution for everyone. I hope you will fix
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problem as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact me about
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. Yours faithfully, Claudia Patino
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task achievement
Provide specific examples of how the situation is affecting you and your neighbours in terms of health, cleanliness, or overall quality of life. This would enhance the completeness of your response.
coherence cohesion
To improve coherence, clarify the transition between the problem and the alternative solution proposed. Introduce the suggestion with a sentence that relates directly to the problem described.
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The tone of the letter is suitable for a formal complaint, which is commendable.
coherence cohesion
The letter is well-structured with clear paragraphs dedicated to different aspects of the issue.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing of the letter are appropriately formal.

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:
  • collection system
  • irregular garbage collection
  • missed collections
  • inadequate bins
  • operating hours
  • negative impact
  • bad odor
  • increased rodent activity
  • unsightly streets
  • health risks
  • accumulation of waste
  • increase frequency
  • better scheduling
  • stricter monitoring
  • community awareness programs
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