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Band 8+: 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

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Dear Mr. Nikbakht,

I hope you are in good health, and having a great time in Yazd. Please say hello to your wife, sir.

I am writing this letter to inform you that there has been a change of plans, and I have decided to stay in Tehran for at least two additional years. Therefore, I will not be moving to Canada this summer. The reason for this decision is my mother’s illness. Unfortunately, she is not well at all, and she needs a kidney transplant.

Because of this issue, I would like to request an extension to our contract, and to rent the apartment for one additional year. I understand that in our original contract, we both agreed upon a six-month period for the rent. However, as I am facing a family crisis and my mother’s health issue, I prefer not to move and rent a new place.

In order to compensate for this last minute decision, I am willing to pay three months of rent in advance. Although, I fully understand if you have already signed a new contract for the apartment. Please kindly inform me if you have done so.

Lastly, if we do agree on an extended period for our contract, I would like to request a new set of cabinets for the kitchen, as they are all broken and loose. Thank you for considering my offer, and I hope to hear from you soon. Yours sincerely,

Aryan

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Overall Band Score

8.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

contract: 4

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Task Response

9

The letter comprehensively addresses all aspects of the task, providing clear and relevant information. The purpose of the letter is immediately apparent, and the reasons for the change in plans are well-explained. The request for an extension of the rental agreement is justified with a personal reason, and a solution is offered to compensate for the late notice. The inclusion of a problem in the apartment is also addressed appropriately. The tone is polite and respectful throughout the letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

8

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and each paragraph logically progresses the message. The use of cohesive devices is effective, creating a smooth and coherent flow. To further enhance coherence, consider using more varied transitional phrases to connect ideas between paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

8

A wide range of vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately. The tone is formal and respectful, suitable for addressing a landlord. To enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more specific vocabulary related to renting and apartment maintenance.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8

The letter demonstrates a strong command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures used accurately. Punctuation is also handled well. The few minor errors do not detract from the overall clarity and effectiveness of the writing.

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