You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there.

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The sample letter contains eight gaps. Complete it by putting a word or phrase from the box below in each space.

annoying	put right	could	should
enough	unfortunately	good idea	too hot

Dear Sir/Madam,

I normally eat lunch at the college cafeteria because it is reasonable priced, convenient and it has a friendly atmosphere.
There are, however, a number of deficiencies which I think should be ..................... Firstly, although the staff try to keep the tables clean, there are not .................... workers at peak times to clear their tables themselves then they have finished eating.
...................., some students do not bother to do this. Also, there are a number of students who do not wait in the queue to be served, which is very .................... for the majority of us. Finally, I think the cafeteria could have better ventilation as it gets ...................., especially in the summer.

I think it would be a .................... if more signs were put around the cafeteria asking students to put their dirty plates and cutlery on the trolleys provided and to throw away their leftovers and rubbish. Also, I think we .................... tell students when they are being anti-social and jumping the queue. Finally, .................... we please have a few windows open when things get too hot?

Yours faithfully

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You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you can not continue the course.

Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter

· describe the situation

· explain why you cannot continue at this time

· say what action you would like to take

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear.................,

Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is Muhamad Abdul. I am taking a part-time evening course. I am having a hard time keeping up with this course. I am afraid I cannot continue the course.
My problem is, I have a full-time job, from 9am – 5pm. Sometimes, I am asked to stay extra hours, to finish up the rest of the work. That is because the holidays are coming up soon. Also I have to do some work preparations for the next day.

At night when I get home, I am too tired to even prepare a dinner for myself. Also I have no time to study for this course.
I would like drop this course this quarter. Then take it again the next quarter. So, please accept my situation.

Thank you for your cooperation

Sincerely

M. Abdul

(135 words)

EXAMINER’S EXPLANATION

“The reason for writing is very clear in this letter but it is not clear who the letter is to. The writer gives information to cover all three bullet points, but only one is well extended, and the whole response is underlenght at 135 words, so it loses marks for this.

The information is organised and it is easy to follow the message. A range of linkers is used across the answer and they are generally accurate, but in some places, especially the first paragraph, sentences are not well-linked.

The range of vocabulary is sufficient for the task and there are some quite precise expressions. There are no errors in word form, but some very basic spelling errors occur. In terms of grammar, the range is rather limited with many very short sentences and few complex structures. Grammar is generally well-controlled, however, with only a few minor errors and occasional inappropriate punctuation.”

Your heighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houselflat.

Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter

· explain the reasons for the noise

· apologise

· describe what action you will take

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear.................,

Dear James,

I was very shocked to get your letter saying that the noise from my flat has been spoiling your evenings and causing you some distress. I am really, really sorry about that. I had no idea that you would be able to hear so much, so I hope you will accept my apologies.

As you may have guessed, I am trying to refit my kitchen in the evenings when I get home from work. Unfortunately it is all getting longer than expected and I have been having problems with getting things to fit properly. This has meant to a lot of banging and hammering.

As the kitchen is still not finished, I have decided to call in a professional builder who will finish the work in the next day or two. He’ll work only during daytime hours, so you won’t be disturbed in the evenings again, I promis.

Sorry to have caused these problems,

Bill.

(157 words)

· Ask them for help finding accommodation

· Tell them where you would like to live

· Tell them the type of place you are looking for

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:

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