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Formal Request Letter #159
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You and some of your friends want to start a weekly dance club, and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings.

Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In your letter,

  • explain the dance project
  • ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms
  • state what day and times you would like to use the hall

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

One box per bullet, then compare with Band 9.
221 words · 3 body paragraphs
Salutation

Dear Hall Owner,

Bullet 1

explain the dance project

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to introduce a new and exciting dance project that my friends and I are planning to launch - a weekly dance club. We aim to create a space where individuals can come together to enjoy dancing, socialize, and have a great time. Our main goal is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle through the joy of dance.

Bullet 2

ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms

We have come across your hall and believe it would be the perfect venue to host our dance club meetings. We would like to inquire about the possibility of renting the hall on a weekly basis and kindly request information regarding the terms and conditions for rental. Could you please provide details on the rental fee, any deposit required, and the availability of the hall for our proposed project?

Bullet 3

state what day and times you would like to use the hall

Ideally, we would like to use the hall every Saturday evening from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for our dance club meetings. This timing would allow us to accommodate the schedules of our members and ensure a consistent weekly gathering for our dance enthusiasts.

Closing

We are truly excited about the prospect of utilizing your hall for our dance club and would greatly appreciate your consideration. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

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