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Band 9: You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there. Write a letter to the city counselor. In your letter, say how you have learned about the plan explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live say what you think the city council should do about it Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I recently read an article in the English Times about a new shopping center set to open near our locality. I believe this is not a good decision by the city council.

As we all know, our society is already very congested, and there is not enough space for ongoing traffic and parking. Opening a new shopping area will exacerbate the situation and attract even more visitors from neighboring localities and towns. Additionally, I believe it will disrupt the peace and serenity of our community, making it less safe for children to play outside due to the increased flow of vehicles.

I suggest relocating the new shopping center to the outskirts of town, where there is ample space for such projects. Those areas could benefit from development, which would also make it safer for residents commuting in those zones, as they have experienced a higher incidence of theft and looting.

I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

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