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Band 7.5

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 Smith, Please accept my sincere apology and I am writing
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 letter to express my regrets for missing the town hall meeting at 10:00am today. As I was fully aware of the importance of
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 meeting, I was well-prepared since yesterday and very excited to present our team's current progress to you and the rest of the development team. Unfortunately, I could not make it on time as I had a car accident when I was heading towards the office
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 morning. Though I
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 not seriously injured in the accident, my vehicle got major damage so I had to call my insurance company and
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 for the towing truck to pick up my car.
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 I missed the mandatory content and agenda of today's catch-up, I assure you that I emailed my teammate and asked for the meeting minutes to have an idea about the presentation and management expectations for the next quarter. I will be working on notes today and will report personally to you in the evening. Thank you for your kind understanding and I am sorry for the inconvenience that occurred. Yours faithfully, Ella Khin

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task response
Your letter effectively addresses the task by apologizing for missing the meeting, explaining the reason for your absence, and stating what you will do to compensate. However, the tone of your writing could be more formal and professional to suit the context of addressing your boss. Consider using formal language and expressions throughout the letter.
coherence cohesion
The logical structure of the letter is clear, with an introduction, explanation, and conclusion. However, there is room for improvement in the coherence and cohesion of ideas. Ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single idea and transitions smoothly to the next. Additionally, the closing could be more impactful to leave a lasting impression on your boss.

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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