WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
| You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter • describe the situation • explain your problems and why it is difficult to work • say what kind of accommodation you would prefer |
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
| Dear Accommodation Officer, I am writing to formally request a transfer from my current shared accommodation in [Hall Name], Room [Your Room Number], due to persistent difficulties that are severely impacting my ability to study and rest. The primary issue stems from the conflicting schedules and lifestyle habits of my current roommate. While I appreciate the effort involved in roommate pairings, the arrangement has become unworkable for my academic needs. My roommate frequently uses the room as a social hub, often hosting friends and having conversations or playing loud media well past 11:00 PM, sometimes extending as late as 1:00 AM. This noise often involves video playback, gaming, or phone calls, rarely utilizing headphones, which makes the room environment highly disruptive. This situation has made it nearly impossible for me to maintain a productive study routine. As a [Your Course of Study] student, I require a quiet environment to read and complete assignments, which I am currently unable to find either in the room or in the communal study areas late in the evening. Crucially, the lack of consistent, restful sleep due to the late-night activity has begun to affect my concentration during daytime lectures and is causing significant stress. The shared space is currently functioning more as an entertainment area than a residential one suitable for academic work. To resolve this, I am requesting a transfer to alternative accommodation. Ideally, I would prefer a single, private room that guarantees a quiet, dedicated space for studying and sleeping. If a single room is not immediately available, I would be grateful for placement in any available room on a designated quiet floor or in a residence hall known for a more study-focused atmosphere. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my situation further and explore the available options. Thank you for considering my request. Sincerely, Name |