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Letter Layout – What Goes Where? - Worksheet

What are the words numbered in this letter? Read the letter then match the numbers to the letters of the labels below.

N.B. In the IELTS General Training letter candidates must not write any addresses.

The Accommodation Officer <No. one in red>
Barnwell College
Long Road
Eaton

9 November, 2004

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

 

A The date
F The letter opening
B The position of the receiver of the letter
G The subject title
C A request for action
H The letter closing
D The reason for writing
I A polite signalling of the end of the letter
E Signature of sender J The receiver’s address