Write a letter to your local council to tell him that the road in front of your house is damaged. In your letter include a.Tell him your name and where you are living b.Describe the problem c.Tell him what you want him to do for you
Introduce yourself and provide your address, ensuring the council knows exactly where the issue is located. Describe the extent and nature of the problem: potholes, cracks, uneven surfaces, duration of the damage, and any incidents that have occurred
due to
the damaged road. Request specific actions: prompt inspection, repair, and temporary solutions if immediate repair is not possible, and provide your contact details for any follow-up.Submitted by Nghỉ hè vui vẻ cả nhà on
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Provide a detailed description of the specific issues (like potholes, cracks, etc.) and any incidents that have occurred to make the problem clearer.
coherence cohesion
Using paragraphs effectively can help to keep each idea separate and make the letter easier to read.
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The letter maintains a polite and formal tone, suitable for addressing a council representative.
coherence cohesion
The letter is structured with an introduction, problem description, and a request, maintaining good general coherence and cohesion.
The Greeting
Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.
Always start an informal letter in the ways:
- Dear + name
- Hi / Hello + name
‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.
For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:
- Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
- Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.
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