IELTS practice General Training Writing test 2 – Task 1
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
- describe the item
- explain where and when you left it
- say what action you would like the company to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Model Answer
WRITING TASK 1 – Model Answer
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to report the loss of a valuable personal item on one of your trains.
The item is a small black leather wallet with the brand name ‘Urban Limit’ embossed on the front. Inside was a library card, a credit card, a swipe card for the gym, a student I.D. card and my driver’s licence – all in my name. There was also a little cash: about $25 in all.
I must have lost the wallet between 4.15 pm and 4.30 pm while travelling southbound on the Wyndham Line on Friday afternoon (15th May). If I recall correctly, I was in the second carriage sitting near the front.
Could you please let me know if a wallet of this description has been found. My phone number is 099 304 2442. If you have it, please keep it in a safe place and I will make arrangements to collect it at your earliest convenience.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Joe Black
154 words
