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You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter: - explain where you live - describe the problem - give reasons why you do not want this development

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my deep concern about the proposed expansion of Toronto Airport, which is set to increase the number of flights in our area. As a resident of Ontario, living just a few kilometres from the airport, I believe this development will bring significant negative consequences for our community.
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The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for 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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You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you. Write a letter to the train company. In your letter:- Describe the problem you had with the tickets.- Say why you were unhappy with the staff?- Suggest what action the train company should take.

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You travelled by a long-distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged. Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter:- inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled- describe your suitcase and what happened to it- explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase

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You rented a car from a car rental company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:- Introduce yourself.- Explain the situation.- Say what action you would like the company to take.

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Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the insurance amount you have to pay for your car each month. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to the insurance company. In your letter explain:- why you are writing to them- why you think the insurance amount should not be increased- what you want them to do

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You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter: - explain where you live - describe the problem - give reasons why you do not want this development

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You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company. Write to the airline. In your letter:- explain what happened- describe your suitcase and say what was in it- ask what the airline is going to do about it

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You travelled by a long-distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged. Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter:- inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled- describe your suitcase and what happened to it- explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase

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