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Band 6+: 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 Sir or Madam,

I am writing to kindly request some days off next week.

The main reason is that a few days ago, I had an accident, which caused my ankle dislocation. I have already checked it to doctor and he suggested me to check it out three days after my first check. On top of that, I need to make prescription for my medicine and it is advisable to get rest for a while after having the medicine.

I would like to take days off for three days, on the 14th – 17th of August, 2026. I have checked these days that at that time, our company may not have many clients to take care of so I would appreciate it if you could accept my request.

In order to ensure my job is still running smoothly, I already ask my colleague to back up my tasks for me. I also have already completed several tasks you have given to me so that it will help my coworker complete the rest of tasks.

Thank you for your consideration and your help.

Yours faithfully,

Reza

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A2 - Upper Beginner
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Task Response

The letter covers all three bullet points: it explains the reason for the time off (ankle injury and medical follow-up), specifies the duration (three days, with dates), and suggests how work will be covered (colleague backup and completed tasks). The tone is polite and appropriate. However, there are some lapses in clarity and accuracy: the dates '14th - 17th' actually span four days, not three, which is inconsistent. Also, some phrasing is awkward or unclear (e.g., 'checked it to doctor', 'make prescription for my medicine', 'I already ask my colleague'). To improve, ensure the number of days matches the dates, and revise sentences for grammatical accuracy and natural flow. Additionally, you could provide a bit more detail on how your colleague will cover your tasks, but the current suggestion is sufficient.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphs for each bullet point, and the overall message is easy to follow. However, some sentences are awkwardly phrased, and the connection between ideas could be smoother. For example, the transition from the reason for leave to the specific dates could be more natural. Additionally, the final sentence 'Thank you for your consideration and your help' is a bit abrupt; consider linking it more closely to the request. Overall, the structure is adequate, but the flow would benefit from more cohesive devices and smoother transitions.

Lexical Resource

The letter uses a range of vocabulary appropriate for the context, such as 'kindly request', 'ankle dislocation', 'advisable', and 'ensure my job is still running smoothly'. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward word choices, such as 'I have already checked it to doctor' (should be 'I have already seen a doctor') and 'make prescription' (should be 'get a prescription'). The phrase 'back up my tasks' is informal; 'cover my tasks' or 'take over my tasks' would be more appropriate. To improve, use more precise and natural collocations, and avoid literal translations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'I have already checked it to doctor' should be 'I have already seen a doctor', and 'he suggested me to check it out' should be 'he suggested that I get it checked'. Also, 'I need to make prescription' should be 'I need to get a prescription'. The sentence 'I have checked these days that at that time, our company may not have many clients to take care of' is confusing and contains a tense error. Additionally, 'I already ask my colleague' should be 'I have already asked my colleague'. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct use of tenses, and sentence structure. Using a wider range of complex structures with accuracy would also help.

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