WRITING Choose one topic and write
Topic 1
You are working in an organization that protects the environment in your country: clean the streets; preserve national reservations; organize
campaigns to raise money to preserve endangered animals (e.g., Saiga, snow leopard, flamingo, etc.)
Your new idea is to write a formal letter to the local mayor to ask him/her for any help he/she can provide to help your organisation. Include
in your letter the following information:
The current environmental problems;
What your suggestions are for solving this problem;
•How you would like the mayor to help you / your organisation.
Topic 2
You are a charitable volunteer in your city and always give a hand to those who are in need: clean the apartments of the disabled people; bring
food to animal refuges to feed homeless animals; organise campaigns to raise money and collect toys and clothes for the local orphanages.
Your new idea is to write a formal letter to the local mayor to ask him/her for any help he/she can provide to help your charity organisation.
Include in your letter the following information:
•The title of your charity organisation;
•What you have done/are doing already
•How you would like the mayor to help your charity organisation.
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Dear students,

Today, we are going to work on our writing skills by tackling the topic of writing a formal letter to the local mayor. We have two options to choose from: protecting the environment or helping those in need through charity work. Let's start with Topic 1 - protecting the environment.

First, we need to understand the task. We are working in an organization that protects the environment in our country. This organization focuses on cleaning the streets, preserving national reservations, and organizing campaigns to raise money to preserve endangered animals. Our new idea is to write a formal letter to the local mayor to ask for their help in supporting our organization.

Now, let's break down the requirements for our letter:

1. The current environmental problems:
In this part, we need to explain the environmental problems our country is facing. For example, we can mention issues such as pollution, deforestation, and the endangerment of various animal species like Saigas, snow leopards, and flamingos. We should provide facts and statistics to support our claims.

2. Suggestions for solving the problem:
Here, we need to offer our suggestions on how to solve these environmental problems. We can mention ideas like implementing stricter regulations on pollution, organizing more community clean-up events, and increasing funding for the protection of endangered species.

3. How we would like the mayor to help our organization:
In this section, we should clearly state how we would like the mayor to assist our organization. It could be in the form of allocating funds for our campaigns, providing resources for clean-up activities, or even implementing new policies to protect endangered animals and their habitats.

Now, let's move on to Topic 2 - helping those in need through charity work.

Again, we need to understand the task. We are charitable volunteers in our city, helping those in need by cleaning the apartments of disabled people, bringing food to animal refuges, and organizing campaigns to collect toys and clothes for local orphanages. Our new idea is to write a formal letter to the local mayor, asking for their support.

Here are the key points to include in our letter:

1. The title of our charity organization:
Start the letter by introducing the title of our charity organization. It could be something like "Helping Hand Foundation" or "City Angels."

2. What we have done/are doing already:
In this part, we should mention the activities and initiatives we have already undertaken as a charity organization. For example, cleaning apartments for disabled people, providing food to animal refuges, and organizing campaigns to collect toys and clothes for orphanages. We can also mention any positive impact these activities have had on the community.

3. How we would like the mayor to help our charity organization:
Clearly state how we would like the mayor to support our charity organization. This could include requesting financial aid, assistance in finding more volunteer resources, or access to community spaces for our campaigns. We can also mention any specific action or resource that would greatly benefit our organization's work.

Remember, when writing the formal letter, it is important to use appropriate language, proper grammar, and clear and concise sentences. Address the mayor respectfully and make sure to proofread your letter before submission.

I hope this step-by-step guide helps you in writing your letter to the local mayor. Feel free to ask any questions you may have or seek clarification if needed. Good luck with your writing!

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[School Teacher]