Write a letter to a bus company about something you lost on a bus. In your letter - Give details of your bus trip - Tell them what you lost - Explain what you'd like them to do.

Dear Sir/Madam, I am Zenith Patel from
Mehsana
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. I travelled from your 2 am
bus
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which was travelling from Baroda to
Mehsana
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on 3rd January, 2023. I am writing
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letter to you to request you check with your vehicle operator if he finds my red briefcase containing my two safari suits, which I forgot to pick up at the
Mehsana
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Station. When I departed from the Baroda
bus
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terminal, I had a laptop bag, a black suitcase and a red briefcase . I put
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bag under my seat as advised by the operator
while
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boarding. In the end, before the arrival of my
last
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stop, I got a call from my wife. So at the arrival, I was a little distracted with my call and forgot to pick up my very
last
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case which is under my seat. It is strongly possible that
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the operator of that
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may have spotted it
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checking the coach at the very
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stop. It would be very helpful if you help if you try to locate my belongings as it was very important to me. In case you are able to find my stuff , kindly give me a call at 99999999, I would love to come and pick it up from the
Mehsana
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bus
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terminal. Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Faithfully,

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task achievement
Try to provide a more detailed description of the items lost, such as any identifying features of the briefcase, to assist in its recovery.
coherence and cohesion
Consider adding a more structured introduction that states the purpose of your letter more prominently.
writing style
The letter has a clear tone that is polite and respectful, which is appropriate for a formal letter.
content
You included relevant details about your trip and the circumstances of your loss, which helps the recipient understand your request better.

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
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Dear Sir/Madam
  • bus number
  • departure time
  • destination
  • seat number
  • lost item
  • identifying details
  • sentimental value
  • monetary value
  • request
  • lost and found
  • recover
  • contact
  • appreciate your assistance
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