Use the greeting, sign-off and paragraph plan below for this semi-formal letter, write it on a 20-minute timer, then compare it with a band-8 model letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have seen an advertisement for a flat to rent and want to see it.
Write a letter to the landlord, Mr Khan. In your letter
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr Khan,
GoPrep wrote this practice question in the style of the exam. It is not an official IELTS question.
A letter to a named person ends Yours sincerely, followed by your full name.
Spend the first few minutes planning, then write.
0 words of 150 minimum
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Dear Mr Khan,
I am writing in response to your advertisement for the two-bedroom flat on Hawthorn Road, which I saw on a website this morning. I would be very interested to see it.
The flat appeals to me for several reasons. It is close to the underground station, which I need for my daily journey to work, and the rent fits my budget. I am a non-smoker with no pets, and I would live there with my husband.
I would like to arrange a viewing as soon as possible. I am free on Saturday 8 June at any time, or on Monday and Wednesday evenings after 6 pm. If none of these dates are convenient, I could take a morning off work, if you let me know a few days in advance.
Could you also tell me how long the rental contract would be, and whether it can be extended? I would also like to know the deposit.
Thank you for your time.
Yours sincerely,
Fiona Walsh
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Would it suit you if we | suggest a plan politely |
| I was hoping we could arrange | propose organising something |
| Would next Tuesday be convenient? | ask whether a date works |
| I'm afraid I can't make | politely decline a time |
| Let me know what works best for you. | give the reader a choice |
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