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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. Singh,

I am writing to request a few days of leave from April 13 to April 18, as my wife has been sick since last week.

I have been working continuously from past few months without any extended break. Moreover, I do not have any other family member here, who can take care of my wife in my absence. In addition, this will allow me to spend some quality time with her.

Regarding my responsibilities, I have ensured that all my current tasks are up to date. I will do most of the work from home. Also, I have discussed with one of my colleague regarding my leave and he is willing to handle urgent tasks during those days.

I would be grateful if you could approve my leave. I look forward to your positive response.

Thank you for your time and consideration .

Yours sincerely,

Damanpreet kaur.

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A2 - Upper Beginner
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Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, including the request for time off, the reason for the leave, and how work will be managed. The explanation is clear and the proposed solution for managing work is reasonable. To improve, consider adding specific details about the tasks that can be done from home and the colleague's name who will be covering the urgent tasks.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is effective, and the transitions between ideas are generally smooth. However, consider varying your sentence structure a bit more to enhance the flow and avoid repetition.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally accurate. Phrases like 'quality time' are well-placed. To further enhance your lexical resource, try incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary where appropriate. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. Pay attention to prepositions and articles for improved accuracy. For example, consider rephrasing 'from past few months' to 'for the past few months'.

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