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You live in a flat and you have a tenancy agreement which states that you must give three months' notice when you wish to leave. You have paid a deposit of two months' rent. Now a member of your family has a problem and you need to give up your flat and return home as soon as possible. Write a letter to your landlord /landlady. In your letter: - explain your circumstances - tell him/her what you intend to do - ask him/her for special consideration

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  1. Band 7.0
    Task Achievement
    Band 7.5
    Coherence and Cohesion
    Band 6.5
    Lexical Resource
    Band 7.0
    Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    Band 7.0

    Dear Mr Lucas, I hope that you are in good health and spirit. I am writing this letter because I am in a precarious situation, and I would need your favour.

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  2. Band 7.0
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    Band 7.0
    Coherence and Cohesion
    Band 7.0
    Lexical Resource
    Band 7.0
    Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    Band 6.5

    Dear Mr Milan, I am a tenant of your apartment D#4 in Birmingham Garden street. I am writing to ask a favour from you due to a family emergency and I need to vacate your flat next month - 30th June 2025, to be exact.

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