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BEST IELTS General Writing Task 1, 18th August
GENERAL WRITING TASK 1
GENERAL WRITING TASK 1
You have been offered a place at a university and wish to find suitable accommodation. Write a letter to the accommodation officer including the following information:
– the type of accommodation you wish to find
– some details about yourself
– any special requirements you may have
and any other relevant information.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Dear Sir or Madam,
I recently received confirmation that I have gained a place on the M.Sc. Micro- biology course at your university, starting this September, and am writing to you with regard to arranging for accommodation. My student registration number is 123456.
I understand that you offer accommodation both on and off campus, the latter costing between £15 and £30 per week. I would prefer to live off campus in a house with two or three other students, each student having his/her own room, ideally within a 30-minute walk of the university. I have budgeted for rent of £20 per week. If possible, I would like to remain in the same accommodation for the entire duration of my course, i.e. two academic years.
I do not have any special requirements, but would prefer to share the accommodation with students my age (I am 25) who are actively interested in sport. I myself am a keen rugby player. I do not mind whether the other students are on a similar course to me or not. I would be grateful if you could send me details of two or three choices at your earliest convenience.
Yours faithfully,
