You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter • explain your situation • describe your problems • tell him/her when you think you can start. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address.

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to explain about starting my new job. I cannot begin next
week
because I am dealing with some serious problems. I am trying to solve two main issues. First of all, as a said before, I am living
another
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city and I could not find
plane
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a plane
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ticket for the next
week
. I wanted to use
bus
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the bus
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,
however
unfortunately, because of the winter season, many bus transportation agencies are closed.
Therefore
, I cannot arrive
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at the
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company
for
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the next
week
.
Moreover
, I am in a very bad condition
for
this
reason. Because, for a long time, I have
waited
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my new position and I felt very excited. I am hoping that I can start
further
week
in
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25 June. As I just bought my plane ticket, I will arrive there. If you would accept my situation, I would be very
appreciate
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. Please understand my circumstance. Thank you for taking the time to read
this
letter and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, Orhan Canakci
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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:
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • apologies
  • commencement date
  • postpone
  • urgent matters
  • documentation
  • commitment
  • flexibility
  • adjustments
  • reassurance
  • eager to contribute
  • rectify the situation
  • feasible start date
  • collaboration
  • understanding
  • mitigate
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