The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter • Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly • Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours • Suggest what should be done about the problem

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Dear Sir, My name is Radha, and I am writing

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letter regarding rubbish collection, which is making unconvenience to me

as well as

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my neighbours.

Firstly

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, I would like to inform you

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that

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since

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month, the garbage trolly had not arrived to

collected

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the garbage.

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, I heard from people those are living near the colony, and they said

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that in

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their

area

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area,

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they regularly collect the extra rubbish. After

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hearing from them, I feel so frustrated.

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, in front of our house, on the right side of

stairs

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, we mostly keep the dustbins.

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, these bins are now full

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extra rubbish, which spreads the smell.

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, we face a bad odor around the whole area of our apartment. Mrs radha who lives next door to me suffer similar problem. I would like to request that you please take any solid action against the garbage collection authority.

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, the common public will not face the major problem

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I am facing. Even though

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I called them twice in a day,

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they did not respond. I just want

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you to take action on it. Hope to hear from you soon on

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matter.

kajolarora2013

Apr 28, 2026

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task response

Say the problem in a clear way. Tell when the truck stopped coming and how often this happens.

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Explain the effect with clear examples, like bad smell, full bins, and trouble for people near your home.

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Give strong and direct ideas for a fix, such as send the truck every day or add more bins.

coherence and cohesion

Put one main idea in each part: problem, effect, and action.

coherence and cohesion

Use easy link words like first, also, so, and finally.

coherence and cohesion

Make names and places clear. Do not change the focus in the middle of a sentence.

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You answer all three parts of the task.

coherence and cohesion

The letter has a clear opening and a polite ending.

coherence and cohesion

You use paragraphs, and this helps the reader follow your ideas.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 5.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

6 paragraphs

198 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

rubbish collection system
not working properly
bins
designated collection days
overflowing with rubbish
collection trucks
efficiency
reliability
problems
unpleasant odours
attracting pests
flies
rats
unwanted pests
accumulation of rubbish
unsightly
unhygienic environment
uncollected waste
inconvenience
storing garbage
health hazards
immediate attention
local council
prompt action
properly maintained
staffed adequately
waste management system
regular inspections
functioning effectively
establish a complaint mechanism
waste segregation
proper waste disposal
public awareness campaigns
waste management experts
sustainable solutions

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