You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter introduce yourself explain what is wrong with the furniture say what action you would like the landlord to take You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .................,

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Dear Ben, Hope

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letter finds you well. I want to first introduce myself as I recently moved to Australia from Singapore and

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since rented your flat. My name is Joscelin, and I rented

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apartment with my family about 2 weeks ago. I am happy with

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place, but I noticed that some of the furniture

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of poor quality. As you can imagine, I am not satisfied with

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. First of all, the Legs of the dining chairs are wobbling.

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, the chances of an individual falling will be higher

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, there are some stains on the living room sofa which make sitting on the couch unpleasant.

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, there are some scratches on the dining table.

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might be because of the previous tenant. I would greatly appreciate it if you could either repair or replace some of these items. I believe that these would help improve the

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safety and comfort of the living space. I understand that arranging for a replacement takes time so if a replacement

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be done immediately, perhaps a temporary solution is possible. I hope to hear from you soon. Kind regards, Joscelin

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coherence cohesion

Some repetition of phrases such as 'furniture of poor quality' could be avoided by using synonyms or rephrasing.

task achievement

Offer more specific suggestions or alternatives to the landlord in order to show a proactive approach.

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Clear introduction of the writer and the issue with furniture.

coherence cohesion

The letter is logically structured with paragraphs dedicated to introducing, explaining the problem, and suggesting a resolution.

task achievement

Excellent use of polite language and tone throughout the letter.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 6.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

193 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

Dear
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction
regarding
the condition
furniture
belongings
for instance
damaged
broken
worn-out
appliance
household items
it is unacceptable
inconvenient
inhabitable
affecting
negatively
urgent attention
replacement
repair
resolve
maintenance
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Thank you for your attention
Yours sincerely

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