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Band 8+: You are working for a company and need to take some time off work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: ⚫ explain why you want to take time off • give details of the amount of time you need ⚫ suggest how your work could be covered while you are away Write at least 150 words. You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task.

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Dear Victor,

I hope this email finds you in good spirits. I am writing to request some time off work to fully maximize the use of my annual vacation time available to me in my current company contract.

I want to make this request early in the year, precisely 3 months before my upcoming 30th birthday so that I can plan accordingly for a trip I have been hoping to take for the past 3 years. I have always dreamed of going to Egypt for my 30th birthday and experiencing the rich culture of the locals. For this adventure, I would like to take at least 3 weeks off to entirely immerse myself in the country and relax.

While I will be unavailable, this has not stopped me from considering the workload that will need to be covered in my absence. Above, kindly see the attached PDF file where I have taken the initiative to organize the documents that will need to be completed and the deadlines, along with footnotes, and sources to help with a smooth completion process and how best these documents can be distributed amongst Claudia, Maxwell, and Simon.

Thank you for your understanding and I await your response.

Yours sincerely,

Shaunice Stark

Word Count: 206

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Overall Band Score

8.5

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

9

The letter fully addresses the task by explaining the reason for taking time off, providing details on the duration needed, and suggesting how work can be covered in the writer's absence.

Coherence & Cohesion

8

The letter is coherent and cohesive, with a clear structure and logical progression of ideas. Paragraphing is well-managed. Minor improvements could be made by using more linking words to enhance the flow further.

Lexical Resource

8

There is a wide range of vocabulary used appropriately. The language is formal and professional. To enhance the lexical resource further, consider incorporating more varied synonyms and expressions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8

A wide range of grammatical structures is used accurately. Punctuation and grammar are mostly correct. To improve, pay attention to subject-verb agreement and ensure consistency in verb tenses.

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