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Band 7+: You and your family are living in rented accommondation in an English speaking country.You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. write a letter to the landlord in your letter introduce yourself explain what is wrong with the furniture say what action you would like the landlord to take

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Dear Maria,

I am a tenant in one of your flats . I would like to inform you that some furniture items I have in my flat are of poor quality.

I have recently rented this flat from you. After spending a few days in this unit, I have noticed several defects in the furniture that has been provided. There is a large table in the dining room, which has a deep scratch on its top surface. A few chairs placed around this table have broken and uneven legs, which cannot be used for sitting. Furthermore, the door of wardrobe cannot be properly closed as it is misaligned.

Therefore, I request that you please either get these items replaced or fixed them. I would also urge that you kindly investigate why I have been provided faulty furniture. Before renting out this apartment, all necessary items, including furniture, should have been properly inspected.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Abid

Word Count: 159

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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:

furniture: 4

items: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it introduces the writer as a tenant, clearly describes the furniture issues (scratch on table, broken chair legs, misaligned wardrobe door), and requests specific action (repair or replacement). The tone is polite and appropriate for a formal letter to a landlord. Minor lapses include a slight lack of detail about the writer's identity (e.g., flat number or move-in date) and a slightly accusatory tone in the request for investigation, which could be softened. Overall, the task is well covered with only minor omissions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The introduction clearly states the purpose, followed by a detailed description of the furniture issues, and ends with a clear request. Paragraphing is logical, though the second paragraph could be split into two for better clarity (one for the table and chairs, another for the wardrobe). Minor lapses in cohesion are minimal, and the overall flow is smooth.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally accurate, with some good choices such as 'defects', 'misaligned', and 'investigate'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are a few informal or slightly awkward phrases (e.g., 'cannot be used for sitting' could be 'are unsafe to sit on'). To improve, use more varied and precise language, such as 'deteriorated condition' or 'require immediate attention'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with a good mix of sentence structures. However, there are a few errors: 'fixed them' should be 'fix them' (after 'either...or'), and 'the door of wardrobe' should be 'the wardrobe door' or 'the door of the wardrobe'. Punctuation is generally correct, but a comma is missing after 'Therefore'. Overall, the errors are minor and do not impede understanding.

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