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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 Write at least 150 words.

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Dear Sir, I am writing to ask your permission that I need some time off work to attend an event in our family. Today is the birthday of my only nephew. So, my brother is going to arrange a party to which all of our near and dear ones are invited. The birthday boy's name is Riyad and he turned five today. I would like to take half a day's leave for
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 purpose. After leaving the office, I will go to a supermarket to buy gifts for my nephew.
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 I will join the party in the afternoon.
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 I will leave the office after completing all of my pending work,
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during my absence Mr Zihad will look after any work
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 related to my department.
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Also
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 I will be available on mobile so you can reach me anytime over the phone. I would be
great full
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 if you could allow me
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 time. Yours faithfully, Md. Anwar Hossain Assistant Manager Planning and Development Department

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task response
Ensure that the letter directly addresses the request for time off and gives specific details about the required time off.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriate, but consider adding more coherence and cohesion within the body of the letter to improve flow and clarity.
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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