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You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: explain why you want to take time off work give details of the amount of time you need suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

#company #time #work #manager #amount
Dear Mr GK,
This
 is Fahcang Kong from the credit risk department. I hope
this
 email finds you well. The reason why I am writing
this
 email is that as I mentioned
last
 week, my grandmother has been suffering from
the
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cardiovascular disease since 2017. And currently, her health condition is deteriorating dramatically
due to
 the widespread Covid-19.
Therefore
, I am afraid that I have no other option but to take a two-week unpaid leave to check on her as soon as possible.
However
, I will try my best to ensure that I will be available for emergency calls.
Moreover
, one of my colleagues Mark will take care of the portfolio that I have been monitoring. In terms of the credit risk spreadsheet, Jason will be responsible for implementing all the data and reporting any abnormal transactions immediately.
Finally
, just in case any of you need to use my office, the password of my computer is 02200059. Thank you in advance for your permission. Should you have any
further
 concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fanchang Kong, CFA, FRM
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Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Respectful greeting (e.g., 'Dear [Manager's name],')
  • Time off, absence, leave of absence
  • Personal circumstances, compelling reason
  • Duration, number of days/weeks
  • Cover duties, delegate tasks, work handover
  • Alternative arrangements, contingency plans
  • Preparation, advance work, assistance
  • Gratitude, appreciate, understanding
  • Inconvenience, minimal disruption
  • Request approval, formally request
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