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Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter: Describe the jacket Describe where you were seated Explain what you want to be done

Hello sir, Good morning . I hope you are doing well. In
this
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letter
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letter,
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 I just need your assistance to get my
jacket
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 back
which
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, which
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 I forgot
the
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apply
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last
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 night after the movie
finished
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finished,
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 as I
hanged
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hung
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 my
jacket
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 backside of my seat
which
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, which
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 is
last
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 second row
in
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, in
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 the middle
the
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, the
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 seat no is 42B.
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,it was my mistake because after
movie
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the movie
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 I
was
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apply
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talked with my friend about the film and
loss
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lost
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the attention
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sight
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from
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of
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 my
jacket
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 . After
that
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that,
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 when I was at
home
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home,
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 I
realized
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realised
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 my
jacket
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 was not with me .It is
black
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a black
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 versatile
jacket
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 with too
much
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many
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 pockets . So I have just
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requested
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request
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request,
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 can you confirm with your cleaner or theatre staff who
take
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takes
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 care of lost things. If you
will
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apply
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find my
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jacket
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jacket,
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 please keep
in
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it in
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 the reception area
because
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, because
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 I am working near the
hotel
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hotel,
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 so tomorrow I can come
in
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during
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 my lunch break to get the
jacket
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 . Thanks and regards Shabnam

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tone/format
Make the letter more formal. Use a polite form like Dear Manager and end with Yours sincerely.
structure
Use short, clear sentences. Put one idea in one sentence.
content
Give a clear view of the jacket (color, style) and the seat (row and seat number).
content
Ask for a clear ask, such as, 'Please check with lost and found and keep the jacket safe in the reception.'
format
Add a proper closing line and your name.
content
The letter tells what item is lost.
content
It gives the place and seat when you sit (row and seat 42B).
purpose
It asks staff to look for the jacket and to keep it safe for you to pick up.

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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