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Band 7

write a letter to your boss apologising for the recent meeting you missed at work. 1- apologise for missing the meeting 2- explain what happened 3- say what you will do to compensate

Dear Mr Maher, Please accept my sincere apology for missing the standup scrum meeting
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 morning at 9:00am. I was prepared and excited to present our progress to stakeholders and the rest of the development team. Unfortunately, I could not make it on time to
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 professional gathering. I was on my way to work when my car engine broke. I could not get on the train to get to work because I was already driving on the highway.
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, I had to stop to call my insurance company and I waited for the towing truck to pick up my car at the nearest service centre. I Understand that attending the meeting was crucial as we had to address our expectations for the next quarter, But I assure you that I indeed emailed Jasmine, my teammate and asked for the meeting notes to have an idea of how
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. I will be working on these notes for the rest of today. Kind Regards, Nourhan

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task response
Task Response: The letter effectively apologises for missing the meeting, explains the reason for the absence, and provides a plan for compensating. To improve, consider providing a more detailed explanation of how missing the meeting may have affected the team and suggesting alternative ways to ensure communication when such situations occur.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and Cohesion: The letter has a clear logical structure with a proper introduction, explanation, and conclusion. The greeting and closing are appropriate. To enhance coherence, ensure a smooth transition between paragraphs and maintain a single idea per paragraph. Additionally, consider using linking words to connect ideas more effectively.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • sincere apologies
  • unintentional absence
  • value team collaboration
  • schedule conflict
  • catch up on discussions
  • request minutes
  • one-on-one conversation
  • contribute ideas
  • follow-up meeting
  • actively participate
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