Band 6.5
Dear Sarah,
I am writing to tell you I moved to a new house last month. I moved because my old flat was too small and the rent was very expensive. Also my office is far from there so I spent long time on bus every day.
My new house is nice. It has three bedrooms and a big kitchen. There is a garden in the back and my children can play there. The living room is big too and we bought new furniture. The neighbours are friendly and the area is quiet.
I want you to come and visit me. You can come next Sunday if you are free. We can have lunch together and I will show you around. Please tell me if you can come.
Your friend,
Anna
Band 7.5
Dear Sarah,
I'm delighted to tell you that we've finally moved into our new house, and I'd love you to be one of our first guests.
The move was long overdue. Our old flat had become far too cramped once the twins started school, and the landlord kept raising the rent, so when a modest house came up for sale twenty minutes from my office, we jumped at the chance.
The house itself is nothing grand, but it suits us perfectly. Downstairs there's an open-plan kitchen and living area that gets the sun all afternoon, and upstairs we have three bedrooms, so there's a proper guest room waiting for you. Best of all, the garden is big enough for the children to run around in while we sit on the terrace with a coffee.
Why don't you come and stay over on the weekend of the 14th? The train from your place takes under an hour, and I can pick you up from the station. We could have a barbecue on Saturday evening if the weather holds.
Do let me know if that weekend suits you — I can't wait to show you around.
With love,
Anna
