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Formal Request Letter #289
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You live in a high-rise building, which has a communal laundry room. Sometimes people don't come in time to empty the machines and other residents have to wait for a washer or dryer. You think the building management should purchase 10 extra laundry baskets and make them available for such times, so the machines can be freed up.

Write to the Property Manager, Mr Watson. In your letter:

  • explain how long you have been a resident
  • describe the problem
  • propose your solution

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.
193 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I am writing to you as a long-term resident of the high-rise building for the past five years.

Bullet 1

explain how long you have been a resident

Recently, there has been an ongoing issue in the communal laundry room where residents do not promptly empty the washing machines and dryers after their cycles are completed. This often results in other residents having to wait for an available machine, causing inconvenience and delays in completing their own laundry tasks.

Bullet 2

describe the problem

I believe a simple solution to this problem would be for the building management to purchase 10 extra laundry baskets and make them available in the laundry room. By having these additional baskets, residents can easily transfer laundry from the machines to the baskets when the cycles are done, freeing up the machines for others to use promptly.

Bullet 3

propose your solution

This proactive approach will not only help in maintaining a smooth and efficient laundry process for all residents but also promote a sense of community responsibility. It will encourage everyone to be more considerate and mindful of others sharing the facilities.

Closing

I hope you will consider implementing this solution to improve the overall laundry experience for all residents. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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