You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admissions tutor: explain your position apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day. ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.

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Hello Sir, I am writing
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letter to apologize for
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to attend the scheduled interview. Actually, I had an unbearable toothache which enabled me to book an appointment with a dentist,
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; I had to cancel our meeting. I convey my apology for my unfortunate health hazard which intercepted with our meetup, so I would like to request you to consider another day or even I am available after 3.00 pm today.
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, I am perfectly well to speak up. I would
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like to know the duration of our interview, and if there will be any tests like written or computer-based. Even if it will be either of them, will it be multiple choice questions or writing composition
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, the panel level interview will be conducted , if so, how many panel members will be there.
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, Is there any dress code to be followed. I am looking forward to hearing your prompt response and appreciation your consideration. Yours sincerely, Nancy William.
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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