Band 9: You live in a room in college that you share with another student, but 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 your letter: Describe the situation. Explain your problems and why it is difficult to work. Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to request a change in my accommodation at Bates Residence, as I am finding it increasingly difficult to share a room with my current roommate.

The issues began shortly after the start of term, when my roommate started playing online video games until the early hours, often shouting loudly during intense matches. This has severely disrupted my sleep, leaving me exhausted and unable to concentrate during lectures. Moreover, he regularly invites several friends over most evenings, turning our room into a noisy social space that makes studying impossible. Despite politely raising these concerns with him on two occasions last week and agreeing on quieter hours, the disturbances have persisted unabated.

In light of this, I would much prefer a single-occupancy studio apartment or a quiet single room in another hall. Such an arrangement would provide the privacy and peace I need to maintain my academic performance and well-being.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and hope to relocate by the end of next week.

Yours faithfully,

Henry Tu