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Band 7+: You are working for a company.You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter • explain why you want to take time off work • give details of the amount of time you need • suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Dear Mr. Jones,

I am writing to formally request some time off work.

The main reason for this request is to get a new apartment and move in within the given time. As you are aware, I moved into this city last year after getting employed by this company. As it is with moving into a new city, house hunting can be tedious and I had to relocate on a short notice. I am making this request at this time because my rent expires by the end of the month and I do not want to renew due to the distance between my house and the office.

I estimate that I will need two weeks to a find new house and move in because, I would like to move closer to the office and I am not very familiar with the residential areas close to the office. Within this time frame, I should be able to find a house and learn the routes and get to know the enviroment

In order to ensure smooth running of my tasks during my absence, Mr Chidi has agreed to carry out my duties while I am away. He is the co-lead on the projects I am currently carrying out.

I would greatly appreciate your support on the subject matter.

Yours sincerely

Adesemoye Oluwaseyi

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Overall Band Score

7

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

house: 4

request: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

9

The letter appropriately satisfies all requirements of the task. The reason for the leave is clearly explained, the amount of time needed is specified, and a suggestion for covering the work is provided. The tone is formal and professional, and the letter is well-organized and easy to understand.

Coherence & Cohesion

6

The letter is generally well-organized and the purpose is clear. However, some sentences could be restructured for better flow and clarity. For instance, the transition between the reason for moving and the urgency could be smoother. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to enhance the connection between ideas.

Lexical Resource

6

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the context, but there's room for improvement by incorporating more specific and varied language. For example, instead of 'house hunting can be tedious,' you could use a more descriptive phrase. Expanding your range of vocabulary will make your writing more engaging.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, but there are a few areas where accuracy could be improved. Pay close attention to sentence structure and verb tense consistency. Reviewing and correcting these minor errors will enhance the overall quality of your writing.

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