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Band 5+: 1. You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. Say how the qualification helps your job or company.

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Dear Sir,

I hope this letter of mine find you in high spirits.I would like to request for a leave of 6 days,from September 6th to 11th for my upcoming exam of Computational Science.

I have a final exam at 10th September.This exam means a lot to me because after this exam ,I will be successfully graduated from Lurentian University and will be qualified to be a senior developer.

I would endeavour to compensate my works when I will get back from time off by doing over time in Sundays.Moreover,I will complete all of my upstanding works now so that my colleagues dont have to worry about it.Jilie,one of our finest worker knows all about my latest projects and she will cover all of my tasks when I will be on leave.

This qualification will assist our company in various ways.I could be able to help with more complex tasks and could assist more customers which will be beneficial for me and our company.Futhermore,all data centres work I will finish in fewer times which would be timesaving.

I would be very grateful if you could grant me a leave.I am looking forward to see your response.

Yours faithfully,

Zarrin Tasnim

Word Count: 200

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 4

could: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses the task by requesting time off for a qualification, suggesting how work will be handled, and explaining how the qualification benefits the job or company. However, there are minor omissions and lapses: the request could be more specific about the exact days and the compensation plan could be clearer. Additionally, some phrasing is slightly informal or unclear (e.g., 'upstanding works' should be 'outstanding work'). To improve, ensure all points are fully developed and use more precise language. The overall response is relevant and sufficient.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a clear overall structure with separate paragraphs for each main point. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and minor lapses in cohesion. For example, the transition between the request for leave and the explanation of the exam could be smoother. Additionally, the mention of 'Jilie' seems out of place and could be better integrated. To improve, use linking words like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'In addition' more consistently to guide the reader through your points. Also, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single idea without abrupt shifts.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some good attempts at formal language (e.g., 'endeavour to compensate,' 'assist our company in various ways'). However, there are several errors and unnatural phrases, such as 'upstanding works' (should be 'outstanding work'), 'timesaving' (should be 'time-saving'), and 'I could be able to help' (should be 'I would be able to help'). To improve, expand your range of formal expressions and proofread for word choice. Use more precise terms like 'complete pending tasks' instead of 'upstanding works' and 'handle complex projects' instead of 'help with more complex tasks.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity, such as subject-verb agreement ('this letter of mine find' should be 'finds'), incorrect prepositions ('request for a leave' should be 'request leave'), and tense issues ('when I will get back' should be 'when I get back'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and incorrect spacing (e.g., 'September 6th to 11th' should have a comma after '6th'). To improve, review basic grammar rules, especially subject-verb agreement and conditional sentences. Practice using a mix of simple and complex sentences, and ensure correct punctuation throughout.

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