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Formal Complaint Letter #231
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have just bought a new mobile phone from a website on the internet. When it was delivered, the phone was faulty.

Write a letter to the company. In the letter:

  • introduce yourself
  • explain the situation
  • state what action you want to be taken

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.
186 words · 3 body paragraphs
Salutation

Dear [Company Name],

Bullet 1

introduce yourself

My name is [Your Name] and I recently purchased a mobile phone from your website. I was excited to receive the phone, but unfortunately, upon opening the package, I discovered that the phone was faulty. The screen does not display properly, and the phone frequently shuts down unexpectedly.

Bullet 2

explain the situation

I am extremely disappointed with this situation as I had high expectations for the quality of the product. As a loyal customer of your company, I trust that you will take the necessary steps to rectify this issue promptly. I believe that it is important for customers to receive products that are in perfect working condition.

Bullet 3

state what action you want to be taken

I kindly request that you arrange for a replacement phone to be sent to me as soon as possible. I would also appreciate it if you could provide a prepaid return label for the faulty phone so that I can easily send it back to you. I hope to receive a fully functional phone without any defects this time.

Closing

I look forward to your prompt response and resolution to this matter. Thank you for your attention to this issue.

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