You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter, • describe the situation • explain your problems and why it is difficult to work • say what kind of accommodation you would prefer You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing

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letter to you to explain my problem with the accommodation

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, and I am asking you to change it the next year. The main issue is the timing for my roommate, he is studying his lessons at night, which

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because I am sleeping early so I can wake up early for my lectures. One more reason is he used to be messy with his clothes.

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, I asked him many times to be organized and clean the

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on a regular basis, but he did not listen to my advice.

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but not least, I prefer to change the

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to a bigger one, so I can study well, to clarify, I am studying engineering and I need some space for my tools.

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, the best choice for me is a single

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. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Best Regards, Mostafa

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coherence and cohesion

Try to have a clearer structure in your paragraphs. Each paragraph should focus on one main idea.

task achievement

Make sure to use polite language when asking for something. This will help keep a good tone.

task achievement

You provided a good description of your problem with your roommate.

coherence and cohesion

Your greeting and closing were polite and appropriate.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

158 words

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