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Request for Room Change Due to Noise

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Request for Room Change Due to Noise

The document is a student's worksheet for the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, which includes a sample letter requesting a room change due to noise issues with a roommate. The letter outlines the student's difficulties in studying and requests a quieter accommodation. Additionally, there is a matching exercise related to the components of the letter.

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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 – Student’s Worksheet

Worksheet 2
Part 1

The Accommodation Officer


Barnwell College
Long Road
Eaton

9 November 2009

Dear Sir or Madam

Request to change room

I am writing to ask if I could please be given another room in college.

At present I share a room with another student who, unfortunately, is very noisy. This makes it very difficult
for me to study. I have asked this student on many occasions to let me work quietly but there has been no
change. He plays his radio or watches TV constantly and often invites friends round for parties which last till
late in the night.

I have tried working in the library but it is not open at all the times I need. I am very worried about this
situation, as I have to finish my final year project this term and have my final exams coming up at the end of
the year.

I would be most grateful if you could please give me a room by myself or a room sharing with a student who
is quiet.

I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for your help.

Yours faithfully
Jan Hutt

Part 2

Read the letter again then match the numbers in the letter to the labels A–J below.

N.B. In the IELTS General Training letter candidates do not need to write any addresses.

A The date F The greeting phrase


B The job title of the receiver of the letter G The topic of the letter
C A request for action H The letter closing
D The reason for writing I A polite sentence signalling the end of
the main part of the letter
E Signature of sender J The receiver’s address

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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 – Sample Task

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,

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Jan Hutt uses a clear structure, beginning with an explanation of his difficulties, followed by a courteous request for room change, ending with gratitude. This logical progression, combined with respectful and polite language, effectively conveys the urgency and reasonableness of his request, thereby increasing the likelihood of achieving his objective .

Jan Hutt uses polite language by expressing his understanding and respect for the recipient’s role ('I would be most grateful if'), offering gratitude in advance for potential assistance ('thank you in advance for your help'), and maintaining a respectful tone throughout the letter, despite expressing dissatisfaction with his current room situation .

Jan Hutt expresses a preference for a room by himself or sharing with a quieter student. This preference is important as it directly addresses the need for a noise-free environment, essential for concentration and effective studying, particularly crucial for his final year project and upcoming exams .

Jan Hutt addresses the issue by describing how the noisy behavior of his roommate, such as playing the radio or TV loudly and inviting friends over for late-night parties, impacts his ability to study. As a solution, he requests to be given a room by himself or to share with a quieter student .

Jan Hutt describes problems like his roommate's constant noise from the radio and TV, frequent late-night parties, and difficulty accessing the library during needed study times. These disturbances make it hard for him to study, affecting his ability to complete his final year project and prepare for final exams .

To make Jan Hutt's letter more persuasive, one might include specific examples of how the roommate's behavior has already negatively impacted specific academic tasks. Additionally, proposing a constructive solution, such as suggesting specific quiet study-friendly roommates, could demonstrate proactive attitude. Including a subtle implication of the consequences of not addressing the issue could further emphasize urgency .

Jan Hutt’s request is effective because he clearly describes the ongoing issues, provides logical reasons related to his academic performance needs, and maintains a polite yet urgent tone throughout. This structured approach is likely to elicit a positive response from the accommodation officer as it portrays genuine concern and a reasonable request for a quieter environment .

Having a disruptive roommate increases Jan Hutt's stress levels due to constant distractions from noise and social activities, which hampers his ability to study effectively. This environment could lead to lower academic performance by hindering the completion of projects and poor exam preparation, thus increasing his academic stress and anxiety levels .

Jan Hutt's experience serves as a microcosm for common challenges in student accommodations: incompatibility in living habits, noise pollution hindering academic focus, and the limited availability of alternative quiet study spaces. It underscores the need for better matching processes in shared housing and the necessity for colleges to provide adaptable living solutions to support students’ educational needs .

Jan Hutt's letter includes key structural elements necessary for a formal letter: a date, a proper greeting phrase (Dear Sir or Madam), a clear statement of the topic (request to change room), a detailed explication of the problem he faces, a polite request for action, and a closing (Yours faithfully). These elements ensure clarity and politeness, which are crucial for effective communication in formal settings .

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