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Band 7+: 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. John,

This is the last month of our six-month rental agreement for this apartment. In this letter, I want to request a two-month extension on our agreement.

My semester at the university was supposed to start at the end of next month and I planned to shift to the dormitory by then. However, due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak, the university has decided to move the first two months of this semester online. On the account of no in-person classes during this time, the dorms will not be available for residence. I am sorry to inconvenience you and would be extremely grateful if you can help me with a place to stay.

I would also like to point out a minor leakage problem in the apartment. The tap under the bathroom sink leaks water no matter how tightly it is closed. I suspect a piping issue. Given that water bill makes up a big portion of my rent, I find it crucial to bring this to you knowledge.

Once again, I would really appreciate your help with my situation. Thanks for your time and consideration.

Your’s sincerely,

Sam Smith

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

The letter comprehensively addresses all aspects of the task, providing a clear explanation for the request to extend the rental agreement, detailing the change in plans due to the Coronavirus outbreak, and informing the owner about the leakage problem in the apartment. The tone is polite and respectful, and the information is presented in a well-organized manner.

Coherence & Cohesion

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. Transitions between ideas are generally smooth, contributing to the overall coherence. To further enhance cohesion, consider varying your transitional phrases and conjunctions to avoid repetition.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, appropriate for the task. Words and phrases like 'rental agreement,' 'extension,' 'Coronavirus outbreak,' 'in-person classes,' 'dormitory,' 'leakage problem,' and 'piping issue' are used effectively. To further improve, try incorporating more sophisticated or less common vocabulary where appropriate to showcase a wider lexical range. For example, instead of 'a big portion of my rent,' you could say 'a significant component of my rental expenses.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a strong command of grammar with only minor errors. The sentence structures are varied, and punctuation is generally accurate. To achieve a higher score, ensure that all sentences are grammatically flawless and that a wide range of complex structures are used accurately. For example, consider using more complex sentence constructions to express your ideas.

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