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,

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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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meeting the goal of 7 or more
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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

6 paragraphs

134 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

prior engagement
reschedule
appointment
tentative dates
interview duration
assessment
educational opportunity
flexibility
availability
apologize
alternative arrangements
confirmation

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