12. Write to Tim (100–140 words) about the new house and give your opinion and/or advice. “...My parents want to buy a semi-detached house. I want it to have a large lounge, a study, a kitchen, a downstairs toilet and six bedrooms upstairs. I don’t want an open fireplace. I prefer to have central heating. We have two cars, so we need at least two parking places or garages.”

Dear Tim,

My parents are thinking of buying a semi-detached house, and I’d like to tell you what I think. We need a large lounge where we can relax together and a quiet study where I can do my homework. The house should also have a kitchen, a downstairs toilet and six bedrooms upstairs, because our family needs plenty of space.

I don’t think an open fireplace is a good idea. It can be dangerous and would take extra work to keep clean. Central heating would be much more convenient, especially in winter. We have two cars, so the house must have at least two parking spaces or a garage for each car. In my opinion, a house with a small garden would be lovely, too. I hope we find one that suits everyone!

Best wishes,
[Your name]