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▎Task 1: Letter Write a letter to a local newspaper expressing your opinion about an environmental issue in your community. In your letter, include: • A brief introduction of yourself and why you are writing • The specific environmental issue you are concerned about • Your opinion on the issue and any suggestions for improvement • A call to action for readers or local authorities Dear Sir or Madam, The main reason why I am writing to register a complaint with you regarding some environmental issues that I experienced in my country during a few years while I was suffering from garbage issues. I am hoping you would understand it in order to handle that impact never appear in our community. In relation to garbages, the amount of the rubbish is increasing along the streets and pavements of neighbourhood in our community recently. Generally, that impact is causing some unhealthy and damaging consequences. That is, it is getting worse air pollution probably with the intention of distribution of different garbages throwing in here. Although the government is installing special trash bins around the pavements for people to dispose of their garbage, they still fail to follow this rule, leading not only to environmental pollution, but also to death of animals. As a solution of matter, garbage trucks which must operate to keep cleanliness of place properly. I demand the readers of this newspaper and local authorities to take this issue seriously. Yours sincerely, Muhiddin Axmadov.

Dear Sir or Madam,
The main reason why I am writing to register a complaint with you regarding some environmental issues that I experienced in my country during a few years while I was suffering from garbage issues. I am hoping you would understand it in order to handle that impact never appear in our community.
In relation to garbages, the amount of the rubbish is increasing along the streets and pavements of neighbourhood in our community recently. Generally, that impact is causing some unhealthy and damaging consequences. That is, it is getting worse air pollution probably with the intention of distribution of different garbages throwing in here. Although the government is installing special trash bins around the pavements for people to dispose of their garbage, they still fail to follow this rule, leading not only to environmental pollution, but also to death of animals. As a solution of matter, garbage trucks which must operate to keep cleanliness of place properly. I demand the readers of this newspaper and local authorities to take this issue seriously.
Yours sincerely,
Muhiddin Axmadov.

4.5

The letter is poorly organized and the flow of ideas is confusing. There is no clear introduction, body, or conclusion, and the reader must struggle to understand the point the writer is trying to make.

Suggestions
  • Use paragraphs to separate different ideas.
  • Make sure each paragraph has a clear main point.

The letter uses a limited range of vocabulary and there are several instances of awkward or incorrect word choice.

The letter contains several grammatical errors and awkward constructions that hinder understanding.

The letter does not effectively address the task. The writer’s position is unclear and the format is inappropriate. The writer does not adequately develop their ideas and there is no conclusion.

Suggestions
  • Make sure your position is clear throughout the essay.
  • Develop your ideas with specific examples and details.