You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence. Write a letter to the college. In your letter explain your accommodation requirements explain what your food needs are ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir, I am writing to request my accommodation at the college's hall of residence for the upcoming year as I have enrolled in the university for my bachelor's program. In terms of the requirement for a space, I would like to have a bright and airy single occupancy room with an attached washroom.
Furthermore
, I do not have any height phobia so I can live on any floor.
Additionally
, please ensure that the room has a study table and chair.
Moreover
, I am a pure vegetarian and not allergic to any food item. My main diet is whole foods, multi-grained foods, and green vegetables with seasonal fruits. I would lie if say I am not a coffee sucker. Usually, I take my lunch around 1 PM and dinner at 7 PM. If you can not able to make arrange a private resident for me
then
I am open to sharing a bedroom with another student. Please make sure that the room is spacious
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it has bunk beds to make maximum use of the area and it has one huge washroom with two separate study tables and a closet. Can't wait to join the university. Yours Faithfully, Grishma Patel
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task response
Ensure that the letter addresses all the points mentioned in the prompt. You could elaborate more on why you specifically need a single occupancy room and what advantages it offers for your studies.
coherence cohesion
Enhance the cohesion by organizing the ideas into separate paragraphs. Each paragraph should have a clear central idea and supporting details.
lexical resource
Expand your range of vocabulary by using more varied and precise words and phrases.
grammatical range
Pay attention to the verb agreement and word order in your sentences. Also, review the use of articles.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Hall of Residence
  • Accommodation requirements
  • Single room
  • Quiet environment
  • Proximity
  • Special requirements
  • Disability access
  • Living conditions
  • Dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Allergy-sensitive
  • Alternative arrangements
  • Meal plan
  • Prompt response
  • Introductory sentence
  • Polite
  • Effective study
  • En-suite facilities
  • Recommendations
  • Campus facilities
  • Flexible
  • Consideration
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