Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter explain what has happened describe the bag and its contents say what you would like them to do about this problem You should write at least 150 words.

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Dear Sir, I am writing in regards to a
bag
I had left on board your flight MF201 from Chicago to
London
Heathrow on the 13th
June
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of June
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. I was travelling to
London
in order to watch
this
a
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match at
this
year's Wimbledon championship. The missing luggage is my handbag which contains – among other things – my tickets for
this
event. Obviously, as I will not be able to enter the game without my tickets, it is crucial that these are returned to me. The other contents were a paperback I bought from departures in Chicago airport, some
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, my sunglasses and a
London
street map. The
bag
itself is a small purple rucksack with a “Hello Kitty” logo. I believe my forgetting happened when I got to
London
and had to rush to get a taxi on time to get to the hotel before it closed. I had been sleeping and
therefore
was not completely awake when leaving the plane. In the process, I had left the
bag
under my seat and did not realise until I got to my hotel. I would be ever so grateful if you would contact me as soon as possible if the
bag
is found. Yours faithfully, Carmen Lopez
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coherence cohesion
Your letter is well-organized, but make sure each paragraph focuses on a single idea to enhance clarity even more.
task achievement
Try to state the importance of recovering the bag in a more concise way. For example: 'As the tickets are crucial for my entry to Wimbledon, I kindly request their swift return.'
greeting and closing
Your greeting and closing are appropriate and polite, which maintains a respectful tone throughout the letter.
suitable writing tone
Your tone and language are suitable for a formal letter, demonstrating good control over formal writing conventions.
complete response
You have provided all the necessary details about the incident, making it easier for the airline to identify and locate your bag.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Unfortunate incident
  • Flight details
  • Distraction
  • Valuable possessions
  • Sentimental value
  • Lost and found procedure
  • Safe return
  • Compensation
  • Assistance
  • Gratitude
  • Follow-up
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