Band 8+: You have been unable to attend your evening class for the past two weeks due to unexpected circumstances. Write a letter to your teacher explaining your absence. You should include details about: - the reason for your absence - why you couldn't notify them earlier - how you plan to catch up on the missed coursework.

Dear Mr. Smith,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to apologise for not attending your evening classes for the past two weeks. I sincerely regret my absence and would like to explain the circumstances.

Unfortunately, my father was admitted to hospital after a sudden medical emergency, and I had to stay with him and help my family during this difficult time. As a result, I was unable to attend my classes.

I also apologise for not informing you earlier. Everything happened so unexpectedly that I was completely occupied with hospital visits and family responsibilites. In addition, my phone was damaged during this period, which made it difficult for me to contact you or the institute.

Now that the situation has improved. I plan to return to class next week. I have already asked one of my classmates to share the lecture notes with me, and I inted to study them in my free time. I would also be greatful if you cluld let me know about any important assignments or topics that I should revise before rejoining the course.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to attending your classes again.

Yours sincerely,

Chinmyaprasad Swain