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Band 7.5

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 1) explain why you want to take time off work 2) give details of the amount of time you need 3) suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Dear Niel, I am writing
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some personal days off from work. I have some personal commitments for which I have to travel out of the city for a few days. Let me explain my situation in more detail. My sister who has been living in Bangalore is expecting her
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 child, and she is due for delivery
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 week. I want to be around her during that time.
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, I would need two weeks of leave from 1st November through 13th November. Even though all the deliverables have been fulfilled for the project if in case something comes up Sanjay could handle them. I have briefed him regarding all details and shared all relevant codes and data files.
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, if there is an issue I would be available on my mobile. Kindly approve my request. I shall be very grateful. Yours sincerely, Ritika Watsya

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Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Respectful greeting (e.g., 'Dear [Manager's name],')
  • Time off, absence, leave of absence
  • Personal circumstances, compelling reason
  • Duration, number of days/weeks
  • Cover duties, delegate tasks, work handover
  • Alternative arrangements, contingency plans
  • Preparation, advance work, assistance
  • Gratitude, appreciate, understanding
  • Inconvenience, minimal disruption
  • Request approval, formally request
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