You work for an international company and you need some time off to attend a family celebration. Write a letter to the company’s manager. In your letter:  give details of the celebration  explain the reason why you need time off  suggest a way to have your work done during that time

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing
this
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letter in connection to my request for time off from my work to celebrate the family event.
Next
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month, my younger brother is getting married and the event will continue for 7 days because there is a tradition in desi families to have multiple events
such
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as mehendi day, Wedding ceremony and Valima reception. Since I am the elder one in my family and my father alone could not take all the responsibilities.
Therefore
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, I will have to take care of different kinds of arrangements which include arranging catering services, booking a banquet and disbursement of wedding cards among family members,
Therefore
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, I need leave for a month from the
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week to become a part of
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occasion.
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I will manage to complete my tasks on a regular basis since my work can be performed online, there could be some delays because I will do it late at night or whenever I will be free. I would be grateful if you would provide me with a 30 days leave. I look forward to receiving your response soon. Yours faithfully, Arsalan Farooq
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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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Request for leave
  • Family milestone
  • Ceremonial occasion
  • Advance notice
  • Dedicated employee
  • Delegation of duties
  • Seamless transition
  • Workload management
  • Collegial support
  • Gratitude for understanding
  • Continuity of operations
  • Resuming duties
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