You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are going on a short training course at a collage in Greenmount, Northern Ireland. You need somewhere to live while you are there.

Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter,

• explain your situation
• describe the accommodation you require
• say when you will need it

Write at least 150 words.

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Model Answer

Dear Ms Rose,

I am a 26-year-old farmer and agronomist from Pakistan, and I have been accepted to do/take/complete a one-month training course at Greenmount Agricultural College starting next January.

I would be grateful if You could either find me accommodation for the month or give me a list of addresses which/that I could write to. I would like, if possible, to have rent/take/find a room in a family house because I would like the opportunity/chance to practice my English at the same time. I will need a room with a bed and a table so that I can study there also. If possible/available, I would prefer a room near the college since I will only be in Greenmount for a short time and I will not have time to learn my way around.

I will need the accommodation for five weeks from 28th December to the 3rd February as I would like to arrive a few days before the course begins.

Could you also please tell me how much accommodation of this kind will cost and whether the price include meals?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Muhammad