Letter

Band 6+: WRITING TASK 1 1. You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter 2. • explain your situation 3. • describe your problems 4. • tell him/her when you think you can start. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter to express my sincere apology and also keep you informed about the events that have occurred over the past week since I got the employment Email from your organisation stating that the date of resumption is next week.

Unfortunately, my grandmother who raised me from childhood passed last week from a ghastly motor accident. It was a devastating experience because she is my only surviving relative and her remains was not a palatable site to behold.

Although this may not be an ideal situation for you, I am reaching out to request for an extension of resumption because the funeral is slated for next week Tuesday. I know how inconveniencing this may seem but I belief that my level of competence and excellence was noticed during the interview and I am a hard worker who would not want to lose this opportunity.

I kindly request for a 3 days extension seeing that I have to be present for her internment. I hope to get a favourable feedback.

Thanks for your consideration,

Tom Ford.

Word Count: 180

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
Strive to incorporate even richer and more precise language.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, explaining the situation, describing the problems, and stating when the writer expects to start. The tone is suitable, and the letter is well-organized. To improve, consider adding a specific date for the anticipated start date to make the request clearer and more actionable for the employer.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the flow could be improved with better transitions between ideas. The paragraphing is adequate, but consider breaking up longer paragraphs for better readability. To enhance cohesion, use more varied cohesive devices to link sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, but some word choices are not entirely natural (e.g., 'palatable site to behold'). Focus on using more common and natural expressions. Continue to expand your vocabulary, paying attention to collocations and appropriate usage in context.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are noticeable grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay closer attention to verb tense consistency, subject-verb agreement, and correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofread carefully to minimize these errors.

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