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Band 8+: you were absent from an important event hold by the company your work for write to apologies for this absence. your letter should include: What the event was why the event was important why you were absent

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I am writing this letter to apologize for my absence at the meeting held by the company at the Grand View Hotel in Toronto, ON, Canada. I was very excited to attend the event, but due to a family emergency, I could not be there.

I understand that the company organized the event to promote employees, evaluate individual performance, discuss bonuses, and spend time together. This company event is also important to me because I am a part of the company and genuinely want to celebrate the company’s success and progress.

However, my wife has been very ill for the past few days and has been hospitalized for the last week. Her health was very weak, and none of my family members are here in Canada. My wife also needs someone’s support during this difficult time, and the doctors have advised me to stay in the hospital with her. Therefore, I was unable to attend the company event.

I hope you understand the situation and my concerns. I sincerely apologize for my absence at this event.

Yours faithfully,

Ravi

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Overall Band Score

8.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

company: 5

event: 3

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Task Response

9

The letter fully addresses the task by explaining what the event was, why it was important, and providing a valid reason for the absence.

Coherence & Cohesion

8

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The ideas are logically presented, and there is a good use of cohesive devices. To enhance coherence further, consider using more varied transition words.

Lexical Resource

8

There is a wide range of vocabulary used appropriately throughout the letter. To improve lexical resource, try incorporating more sophisticated vocabulary and expressions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9

The grammar and punctuation are used accurately. A variety of sentence structures are employed effectively. Well done!

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