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.
A friend is going to move into your rented flat and share the rent.
Write a letter to your landlord, Mr Brandt. In your letter
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr Brandt,
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.
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Dear Mr Brandt,
I am writing to let you know that a friend of mine is going to move into the flat and share the rent with me, and I would like to make sure that everything is arranged properly.
His name is Oliver Grant, and I have known him for more than five years. He works as a software developer for a local company, so he has a steady income, and I am sure he would be a quiet and responsible tenant.
He plans to move in on Saturday 1 July, as the lease on his own flat ends at the end of June. From that date, we will share the rent equally, and I will continue to pay through the usual standing order.
Could you please tell me if any forms need to be signed, for example an addition to the tenancy agreement, or if you would need to meet him in person first?
Thank you for your help.
Yours sincerely,
Mikhail Sorokin
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| I thought you should know that | share news politely |
| Just to let you know, | casual-formal way to pass on news |
| I'm writing to update you on | give a progress report |
| As far as I'm aware, | show you are not completely sure |
| I'll keep you posted. | promise to update later |
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