Dear Sir,

I am writing to you because I am unable to pay next month's rent which is due on Saturday. Unfortunately, the other day I lost may wallet, and there was a large amount of money inside. I have, therefore, had to write to my parents to ask them to send me some money urgently. As soon as it arrives, I will immediately notify you and arrange to pay by cash or cheque. I hope that this does not cause you too much inconvenience.

There are also some problems with the flat that I wish to bring to your attention. First, the cold tap in the bathroom will not turn off properly, and the water is dripping constantly. This will need to be fixed quickly because it is wasting water. Second, one of the back rings on the top of the oven does not work at all.

I'm sorry that I cannot pay the rent on time, and trust that you will understand.

Yours sincerely,

Dai Ling

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Since the telephone was invented, it has improved the quality of our lives in many ways and plays an important role in modern life. The advantages the telephone brings to us are for more than its disadvantages. In other ways, however, it has had a negative effect.

On the positive side, the telephone has been used as one of the most popular communication tools and widely applied in many fields such as doing business, communicating with people, providing more employment opportunities and dealing with emergencies. For example, the telephone has made doing business much easier and more efficient. It has made life easier for the consumer. People can pick up the phone to place or check on an order. The telephone has also made the world seem smaller. Since it allows us to talk with people all over the country and all over the world. The telephone also helps you stay in touch with friends, and relatives, both near and far. In addition, the telephone has created many new industries and jobs. It has also saved countless lives in emergencies.

On the negative side, the telephone can be a big time waster, both at work and at home. It often interrupts us and can even keep us from accomplishing our daily tasks. The telephone has also brought us plenty of unwanted calls. Because of the telephone fewer people write personal letters. The telephone can also cause people to make fewer personal visits, since they can simply talk to people on the phone.

We can see, then, the role that the telephone plays in our lives. It has had both positive and negative effects on modern life.