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The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbors. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter • Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly • Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbors • Suggest what should be done about the problem

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to inform the local council that a clean rubbish system in my local area has the same problems.
Firstly
, I live in each region of our city and cleaning companies don’t work every day.
This
 is the schedule of
last
 week's wet cleaning that didn’t work on our street on the 5th, 7th, and 9th of August.
This
 fact develops many cockroaches in our home.
Moreover
, yesterday our neighbours saw a big mouse behind the garbage box. It opposes medical standards and is unhealthy for us.
Secondly
, cleaning staff often take large-sized garbage and don’t take two or three weeks. There are many dangerous things but children start to play with
this
 rubbish. We think it is not good for our kids. Please fix these problems in the coming time and inform us about the measures taken. Sincerely, Nadezhda Eliseeva.
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task achievement
Clarify the region in which you live and its specific problems for better understanding.
task achievement
Consider elaborating on the proposed solutions, such as suggesting a more frequent collection schedule or increased monitoring.
coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph covers a single idea more distinctly for improved clarity.
task achievement
The letter addresses all points in the prompt: the problem, its effects, and suggestions for improvement.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is appropriate and polite, fitting for a formal complaint to the local council.
coherence cohesion
The letter has a clear structure with a greeting, body paragraphs, and a closing.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • rubbish/garbage collection
  • locality
  • malfunctioning
  • missed collections
  • scheduled days
  • scattered
  • unpleasant odors
  • vermin activity
  • health risks
  • quality of life
  • property values
  • reliable schedule
  • frequency of collections
  • monitoring and management
  • community clean-up events
  • prompt action
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