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.

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Dear Carter, My name is Nathan. I am writing to concern about the position of assistant manager that I am
due
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to begin
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next Monday.
However
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, a problem has arisen. As you know, currently I am working with my uncle in the food business.
Also
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, you remembered from an interview I gained valuable experience in
this
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field. Unfortunately,
due to
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a major health ,problem he was admitted to hospital and went through surgery and leaving my aunt in charge of both home and work. She requested me to stay 2 weeks more because of the peak time of business. I realise that
this
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will be inconvenient for you, but very much hope that you understand my circumstances and give me another chance to take my position after 2 weeks as planned. I am very thankful to you for
this
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opportunity. I promised you, I will never let you down and full fill my responsibilities with full passion. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
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You're
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Your
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Sincerely, Nathan
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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