## Step 4 - Task

Task: Writing
You are going to write a formal letter. Find out about formal letter writing here .

You were travelling to school by bus and you were looking at your phone.
When you arrived at school and opened your bag, you realised that your phone wasn’t there. You are not sure if you left it on the bus or if someone had stolen it.
You decide to write to the bus company to ask if anyone has handed in your phone.

- Include the following information:
  - bus number/route – when (date/time)
  - a description of your phone (make etc.)
  - where you were sitting in the bus
  - people on the bus – include a description of at least two people.
- Remember to include addresses/date/ correct beginning and signing off.
- Ask the bus company to check with lost property to see if someone has handed in the phone.
- Ask the bus company to check the security camera footage.
- Try to include some past perfect tenses.

Suggested answer: Formal letter to bus company