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Formal Complaint Letter #23
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You live in a room in a college where you share it with another student. You find it very difficult to study and work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/she has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.

Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room and explain your reasons:

  • Describe the issues with your current roommate and living situation
  • Explain why these issues make it difficult for you to study and work
  • Request a new single room for the next term and explain why this would be better

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.
178 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I am writing to bring to your attention the challenges I am facing in my current living situation in the college accommodation.

Bullet 1

Describe the issues with your current roommate and living situation

My current roommate frequently has friends visiting and hosts parties in our room, making it extremely noisy and disruptive. Additionally, my roommate often borrows my belongings without seeking my permission, which has caused me inconvenience and frustration.

Bullet 2

Explain why these issues make it difficult for you to study and work

These ongoing disturbances make it incredibly difficult for me to concentrate on my studies and complete my work effectively. The constant noise and lack of privacy have significantly impacted my academic performance and overall well-being.

Bullet 3

Request a new single room for the next term and explain why this would be better

Therefore, I kindly request to be allocated a new single room for the upcoming term. A single room would provide me with the quiet and conducive environment I need to focus on my studies without any distractions. Having my own space would also ensure that my belongings are respected and not used without my consent.

Closing

I hope you can consider my request for a new room, as it would greatly improve my living and studying conditions. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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