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Formal Request Letter #227
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you left the plane, you left a bag. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.

Write a letter to the airline. In your letter,

  • explain what has happened
  • describe the bag and its content
  • and say what you would like them to do about it.

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.
193 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I am writing to inform you about an unfortunate incident that occurred during my recent flight to London with your airline.

Bullet 1

explain what has happened

Upon arrival at my hotel, I realized that I had left a bag on the plane. The bag is a black carry-on suitcase with a distinctive red ribbon tied around the handle. Inside the bag, there are some important documents, a laptop, and a few personal items.

Bullet 2

describe the bag and its content

The contents of the bag are crucial for my upcoming business meetings in London. The documents are essential for my presentations, and the laptop contains valuable data that I need for my work. Losing these items would significantly impact my ability to fulfill my professional obligations.

Bullet 3

and say what you would like them to do about it.

I kindly request your assistance in locating and returning my bag to me as soon as possible. I understand that mistakes happen, but I hope that your team can help me retrieve my belongings promptly. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Closing

I trust in your airline's professionalism and efficiency in handling such situations. I look forward to hearing from you soon regarding the status of my lost bag. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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