Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train. In your letter • give the details of your train trip • describe the luggage you left on the train • say what actions you want him/her to take
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to report that I accidentally left a
bag
on the platform at Central Station
yesterday morning. I boarded the 08:00 train to London on the Use synonyms
13
of November, and only after the train left the station didCorrect your spelling
13th
,
I notice that the Punctuation problem
apply
bag
was not with me. I believe I left it near the seating area on Platform Use synonyms
The
Punctuation problem
. The
bag
is a small black leather backpack with a simple zip on the front. Inside, there was a laptop, a pair of headphones, a notebook, and a few personal papers Use synonyms
including
documents.
If the Punctuation problem
, including
bag
has been found, I would be grateful if it could be kept in the Lost and Found
Office until I am able to collect it. I can come later today or, if easier, have it sent to me once I provide identification.
Thank you for your help.
Yours faithfully,
Cretu DaianUse synonyms
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content
Your note has the main idea, but some facts are not clear, like the exact date and the platform number.
structure
Break the letter into clear parts. Start with what you report, then how you travelled, then what the bag is, then what you want done.
grammar
Fix grammar and spelling, for example 'yesterday morning' with the date and 'did, I notice' should be 'then I noticed'.
content
Ask for a reply and give a way to contact you clearly, e.g., a phone or email.
tone
Keep a polite and formal tone throughout the letter.
tone
Polite tone with 'Dear Sir or Madam' and 'Yours faithfully'.
content
Clear request to keep the item in Lost and Found and offer to collect or have it sent.
content
Gives key details of the item (bag description and what was inside).
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