IELTS Writing Correction Service
Writing Samples
Band 4.5

1.You recently discovered that there are plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter, you should tell: •explain how you knew about the plans •describe the negative effect of the construction on your neighbourhood •suggest a possible solution to the problem.

Dear Sir A, Today I just read a newspaper and know about information my locality
prepare
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is preparing
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 to have an airport. I am writing a letter to you to talk about the airport, next week you will
construction
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 the airport near my house so I hope you will construct
not
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it not
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 very dusty because my health is not really good. I hope when you start construction, you will prepare everything and won't make a lot of dust. You can use water for construction because it can help reduce dust. I hope you will listen to me and I appreciate it if you rely on me. Thank you a lot. Best regards,

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Make sure to organize your letter into clear paragraphs. Each paragraph should have a main idea.
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Include more details about how the airport construction will affect your neighborhood. This will make your points stronger.
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Use simple and polite language throughout the letter to keep a friendly tone.
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You expressed your concern about health and air quality, which is important.
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You suggested a solution by using water to reduce dust, showing you are thoughtful.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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