Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner. Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter: Say how long you now want to rent the apartment for Explain why your plans have changed Tell the owner about a problem in the apartment You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,

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Dear John, I hope you are doing well. I'm writing to request an extension of the lease agreement , which we

initially

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agreed only for six months. I'm familiar with the neighbourhood and the place is suitable for commuting as well. I am hoping to extend the rent agreement for another six months

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I want to stay here for at least one year. Not only is

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area feasible to commute to, but

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also

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apply

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the apartment is

spacious

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also spacious

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to live

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in.

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Originally, I thought the first half of the year would be enough to stay here, but now I am so comfortable here to stay. The local shops, sports centres and medical facilities are nearby , which makes my life easy.

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, I like the frequency of public transportation , which saves waiting time to catch the bus or train.

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, these are the reasons which made me change my plan.

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, I

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want to highlight a few issues with

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apartment

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the uncertainty of water. In the evening

after

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8 PM, there is no water

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I have to cook and clean early compared to my usual routine.

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it is not a major issue,

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I would appericate if you could address it to the building manager. I look forward to your prompt response. Yours faithfully, Taylor

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task response

Task response: You answer all parts, but some ideas are not fully clear. Say your new plan in a more direct way.

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Task response: The problem in the flat is clear, but you can add a little more detail about how often it happens.

coherence and cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: Your letter has a clear order, but some sentences are long and hard to follow. Use shorter sentences.

coherence and cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: Link words are used, but some are not natural. Use simple links like 'also', 'so', and 'because'.

coherence and cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: Keep one main idea in each paragraph to make the letter easier to read.

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Task response: You cover all three points in the question.

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Task response: The tone is polite and right for a letter to the owner.

coherence and cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: The letter has a clear opening and ending.

coherence and cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: Your ideas mostly move in a clear order.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

Best regards,
Warm wishes,

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meeting the goal of 7 or more
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Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
8
Grammar mistakes
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

221 words

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