You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter * introduce yourself * ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes * explain why you need to break the contract.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I hope
this
email finds you well. My name is Xxx, and I am currently renting a flat at 12 Yonge St under a one-year lease agreement that commenced on January 1, 2024.
I am writing to formally request permission to terminate my lease agreement two months earlier than the agreed-upon date. According to
the contract, the lease is set to expire on December 31, 2024. However
, due to
unforeseen circumstances, I need to vacate the flat by the end of October,
2024.
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Due to
unforeseen circumstances, I have recently received a new job offer since my manager required me to relocate to another city immediately. Because this
matter urgently happened yesterday, I have to clarify my situation because this
opportunity is pivotal for my career development and, therefore
, cannot be postponed. Based on such
reasons, I cannot be able to continue my tenancy until the end of the contract period.
I am sorry for breaking the contract early is not that appropriate and may cause potential inconvenience. To mitigate this
issue, I am willing to assist you in finding a suitable candidate to be the replaced tenant. Additionally
, I am eager to ensure a smooth transition and fulfill
all obligations as a tenant.
Thank you for your understanding in Change the spelling
fulfil
this
matter.
Yours sincerely,
Xxx XxxSubmitted by shaoyuzhu08 on
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coherence cohesion
Try to avoid repetition of phrases. For example, 'Due to unforeseen circumstances' appears twice close together.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph contains a single, clear idea to improve the readability of your letter.
coherence cohesion
Clarify your sentences to improve logical structure. For instance, instead of 'I have to clarify my situation because this opportunity is pivotal for my career development and, therefore, cannot be postponed,' you can say, 'I need to relocate immediately due to a crucial job opportunity that cannot be postponed.'
task achievement
You have effectively covered all the necessary points in the prompt: introduction, request to leave early, and explanation for the request.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is polite and formal, which is appropriate for this context.
coherence cohesion
You have used proper greeting and closing, which adds to the formality of your letter.
Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
Linking words are very important in your essay.
To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.
Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.
In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite