Band 7+: 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 express my concern about the room arrangement at Bates Residence, where I find it challenging to live with my roommate.

After only a few weeks into the school year, I unfortunately realize that it is uncomfortable to live with my current roommate. This is because my roommate usually plays video games very late at night, and he usually shouts very loudly. This affects my sleep tremendously; as a result, I frequently feel tired waking up, and struggle to pay attention to the lectures. Furthermore, he invites his friends to our room every night to play games, making it difficult for me to focus on my study.

Despite my effort to discuss the situation with him, the problems continue. Thus, it would be greatly appreciated if I could get a new accommodation. Given the current experience, I would prefer a studio apartment since this type of room offers a quieter environment, helping me to focus on my study and improve my sleep quality.

Thank you for considering my concern. I look forward to your prompt action to resolve the issue.

Yours faithfully,

Henry Tu