WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter explain why you cannot keep the appointment apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear sir or Madam I am writing to inform you that I am not able to attend my
interview
for a vacancy at your college since I would have a load of things to do.I was so excited to receive a letter from you informing me that my application was successful but the issue is I am not able to attend due to the job
interview
I am going to attend on the very date. I owe you an apology for that. So I am asking you if you could set another day for the appointment if you do not mind. Can you tell me the duration that the
interview
would
last
and
also
are there any tests carried out during that
interview
.
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Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours honestly Praise Danai Kufakwedeke
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The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • prior engagement
  • reschedule
  • appointment
  • tentative dates
  • interview duration
  • assessment
  • educational opportunity
  • flexibility
  • availability
  • apologize
  • alternative arrangements
  • confirmation
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