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FUNCTIONS: English 12
• Describing problems
Theme 8
• Making complaints Alternative Energy 22
• Offering solutions
L1
1. Read the complaint letter and put the paragraphs in the correct order.

contact@pathwaycity.gov.uk

stevetownshend21@xmail.com

Dear Sir or Madam,
Another problem is the wastewater discharged from the power plant. We used to get clean water from the tap, but now
our water has become undrinkable since it’s being contaminated by the wastewater. As it can be expected, the fertile
A New Face, A Second Chance fields have become unproductive because the dirty water flow into the waterways and soil. We have started to get
fewer and unhealthy products, and many animals have died after drinking dirty water from the polluted streams near
our village.
I am writing to express my concern regarding Pathway Thermal Power Plant, which has been polluting the air in our
village and draw your attention to the dangers that threaten the lives of our families and animals. This issue has already
become a fatal risk for the local inhabitants and nature.
To sum up, the local administration of our village has contacted the management of the thermal plant. Unfortunately,
they have been uneager to solve these problems. I hope that you will deal with this matter as soon as possible.
To make matters worse, the enormous amount of ash released into the atmosphere causes respiratory problems. We
can’t even breathe well, and we have to use masks or stay indoors, especially in the evening in winter months.
First of all, a large number of harmful gases are given out by the plant. As a result of the emission of these gases, there
is always a heavy smog over the city, which has caused visibility problems and prevented incoming sunlight.
As recent surveys show, thermal plants do more harm than good. A large number of developed countries have been
investing in alternative energy sources, and some of them have already started to use green energy in production and
industry. Our village, which is usually sunny during the year, is surrounded by rivers and streams. It is also located at
the skirts of a mountain. I would appreciate it if you could invest in renewable sources like solar, wind or hydropower to
produce energy. I hope this matter will receive your immediate attention.
Yours faithfully,
Steve Townshend

2. a. Read the complaint letter again and complete the table.

Problem Cause Solution
• air pollution

b. What other solutions can you add to the table? List them.

3. Write a complaint letter about an environmental problem around you. Use the tips given in the
box in your letter.
• Explain your problem. • State your demands. • End your letter with closing remarks.

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