Writing Task 1: Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email, describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation You should write at least 150 words.

Dear Sam, First of all congratulations on getting into your dream
college
. I am delighted that you are going to join the same
college
from where I graduated. I understand that you are looking for
an
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accommodation, I will try my best to help you out. During my
college
days, I used to stay in the
college
's hostel in a shared
room
with a batchmate. The hostel rooms are quite clean, spacious and equipped with all the basic amenities that any student can ask for. It is only 5
minute's
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walk from
college
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and
due to
this
, I was never late
to
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my classes. Since my experience of hostel life was great, I would
also
recommend you the same. You can reach out to the
college
's admission office and they will provide you with all necessary details. The process is pretty simple.
However
, there are
few
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things which you should take care of before finalizing the
room
. There are multiple options available for
room
sharing. I would recommend you to only ask for
two person
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room
sharing, as it won't be very crowded and you will
also
have someone to
hangout
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with. You can
also
request for accommodation with a friend
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if you have anyone joining with you. I hope I am able to help you out with your query. Please call me if you have any more questions. Wish you
best
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of luck for
new
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journey ahead! Yours truly, Bella
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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
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  • rental agreements
  • house-hunting
  • budgeting
  • commute
  • utilities
  • security deposit
  • lease
  • proximity
  • amenities
  • landlord
  • tenant rights
  • real estate agent
  • furnished/unfurnished
  • flatmates
  • on-campus/off-campus living
  • viewings
  • public transportation
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