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.

Dear Holly, I hope you are going well, and I am writing to you that I would like to acquire a week's paid holiday from June 14th to 28th. I am going to get married next week and my husband and I have planned to take a honeymoon in Spain in June as

this

time

is perfect for both of us and the weather seems good during the year, yet, despite

this

, it is a busy

time

for business as well. As I have mentioned, I need a week for

this

, we planned to visit different tourist attractions and try food and wine there, Since Spain is 10 hour's flight from Guangzhou, we would like to maximize

this

chance to explore more of

this

city, yet, despite

this

, it would be an expensive trip for us to stay

such

a long

time

. During

this

time

, I would be available through the Internet and you can reach me anytime if you have something urgent. And Lily, who, incidentally, takes responsibility for the current project with me, will replace me in

this

period. She is very familiar with my job and will update you weekly about the progress of the situation. I look forward to your reply. Yours faithfully Regina Chen