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Band 9: Your work schedule has recently changed and it is causing problems for you. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: explain what the problem is describe how it affects your work or personal life suggest a solution

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Dear Sir,

I am writing to request assistance with the difficulties of balancing my work with ongoing studies.

I have been focusing only on my education for the past year. Everything was going smoothly with the support of my family. However, we had a financial crisis two months ago. I had to take up a job to support my living. Although I am grateful that I got that opportunity through your company, I am facing issues balancing both my studies and work.

After attending college and then working, I do not get enough time to focus on my well-being. As a result, my concentration has been affected. I would greatly appreciate it if you could assign me fixed working hours so I can focus better on my studies and fulfill my personal commitments. This will also enable me to focus on my health.

I would appreciate your understanding in this matter and look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Jass.

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Task Response

The letter addresses all parts of the task effectively. You have clearly explained the situation (financial crisis necessitating work), described the difficulties (lack of time for well-being and concentration issues), and requested a change (fixed working hours). The tone is appropriate for a letter to a manager. To improve and reach a higher band, you could provide more specific details regarding the requested schedule changes - for example, suggesting specific hours or days - to make the request more concrete and professional.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is exceptionally well-organized. The progression of ideas is logical, moving from the background of the situation to the specific difficulties and finally to the proposed solution. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different aspects of the prompt, making the message very easy to follow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate, natural, and precise. Phrases such as 'ongoing studies,' 'financial crisis,' and 'fulfill my personal commitments' demonstrate a high level of lexical control. The tone is consistently professional and suitable for a letter to a manager.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical structures are varied and used with full flexibility. There is a good mix of complex and compound sentences, and the punctuation is accurate throughout. The letter is free of errors, contributing to a very smooth reading experience.

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