You recently discovered plans to build a new airport in your area and are unhappy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter •say how you found out about the plans •explain what problems your neighbours

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express concern regarding the proposed construction of an airport near our community

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. I received

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news from the community newsletter, which requires

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immediate attention.

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proposal is a part of the development of the city, I think it will contribute more towards negative impacts like environmental degradation and a poor life cycle for the residents.

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, I believe several potential concerns will arise during

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process. As

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will not only deteriorate

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air quality but

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a loud noise from planes will disturb the neighbourhood.

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could destroy trees and other green spaces for the development, which will result in more traffic congestion lead to

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poor air quality.

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offer will imbalance the

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overall

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quality of life.

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, I have attempted to contact the

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office by phone and mail

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two weeks, but unfortunately, I have received no response. Rather than proceeding with the current plan, I strongly believe airport construction should be relocated to

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remote area, away from residents

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Sep 9, 2026

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Say more clearly how the plan will affect your neighbours. For example, mention sleep, health, traffic, or home prices. Add one clear request at the end.

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The letter covers the main points, but it ends too soon. Add a polite closing, such as “Yours faithfully,” and your name.

coherence and cohesion

Your ideas are in a clear order: news, problems, and your request. Use simple linking words such as “First,” “Also,” and “For this reason” to make the links smoother.

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Keep each sentence clear and complete. For example, write “This news requires immediate attention,” not “which requires an immediate attention.” Avoid starting sentences with “As,” when the rest is not a full sentence.

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Some points repeat air quality and quality of life. Put each problem in its own short part: noise, air, trees, and traffic.

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You clearly state why you are writing and say where you found the news.

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You give useful reasons for your concern, such as noise, air, trees, and traffic.

coherence and cohesion

The letter has a clear start, middle, and final request.

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Your tone is polite and right for a letter to a local office.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

Best regards,
Warm wishes,

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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: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

179 words

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