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Formal Request Letter #108
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have just spent a weekend staying at a Hotel in London. When you get home you find that you have left a bag at the hotel.

Write to the hotel manager. In your letter,

  • introduce yourself
  • describe the bag and its content that you left there

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

One box per bullet, then compare with Band 9.
181 words · 3 body paragraphs
Salutation

Dear Hotel Manager,

Body 1

I hope this message finds you well. My name is [Your Name], and I recently had the pleasure of staying at your hotel in London over the weekend. Unfortunately, upon returning home, I realized that I had left a bag behind in my room.

Body 2

The bag I left behind is a black leather tote bag with a gold zipper. Inside the bag, there are some personal items including my wallet, passport, and a pair of sunglasses. These items are of great importance to me, especially my passport, as I have upcoming travel plans that require it.

Body 3

I kindly request your assistance in locating the bag and ensuring its safe return to me. I understand that this may require some coordination with your housekeeping staff or lost and found department. I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with an update on the situation and arrange for the bag to be shipped to my address.

Closing

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sign-off

Yours sincerely, [Your Name]

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