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You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter * say where you think you left the papers * explain why they are so important * tell the manager what you want him/her to do You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing
this
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 letter to draw your attention to an important issue regarding some documents. I attended a meeting at your hotel
last
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 Friday in Chris Hall. Unfortunately, I left a file on the table near the window in the Hall. These papers are very significant for my higher education which will decide my future.
Moreover
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, my passport is included
along with
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 these papers.
Therefore
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, I urgently need these documents in order to apply for applications to universities. I hope you understand the peculiarity of
this
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 matter.
Therefore
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, I request you to send the documents via mail where I will cover all the expenses for sending the document. Looking forward to your response. Yours faithfully Jee

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task achievement
Make sure to include a clear opening statement about the purpose of your letter. It will help the reader understand right away.
coherence and cohesion
Try to use more connecting words to make the flow of your letter smoother. For example, use 'firstly', 'next', and 'finally'.
task achievement
In your closing, you might want to add a sentence expressing appreciation for their help.
coherence and cohesion
Your letter has a clear purpose and structure, which is great!
task achievement
You explained why the papers are important very well.

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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