Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend. Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter •Describe why you cannot attend the meeting •Explain how you have been helping your child study •Propose another time to meet

Dear Samantha I am writing today to inform you with
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regret that it is not possible for me to see you on 24 January as per your request to convene and discuss
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the recent sub-par academic performance of Rohan. I am currently in
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Miami city for a business trip and as you might be aware through news channels, there
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been increased instances of thunderstorms and hurricanes, which, in turn, have flooded the highways. The government has
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warned against driving on roads and the airline services have
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been suspended for the next few days.
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, it is not feasible for me to travel home and meet you the day after tomorrow. I understand that Rohan's latest scores are concerning but he was immensely disheartened and morose going into the exam because we lost our beloved pet dog merely a couple of days before his exam. To some
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, his poor performance is understandable as teenagers are not experienced enough to handle
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there are other factors that have contributed to his suboptimal marks. Do you have any spare time after 31st January ? I anticipate that I should arrive home by that time as
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is predicted to normalize after 28th January and roads will be safe to drive. 1st Feb morning is a perfect time for me. Please feel free to suggest
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date if it is inconvenient for you. I am looking forward to
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from you. Your cooperation and understanding in
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matter will be highly appreciated. Thank you. Yours faithfully Rohit
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coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph sticks to a single idea, improving the logical flow between sentences for greater clarity.
coherence cohesion
Use appropriate salutations and closing statements that are formal and fit the context more precisely.
task achievement
Efficiently address all parts of the task, providing a clear explanation for your absence, details on how you support your child's education, and a firm proposal for a new meeting time.
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Maintain a formal and polite tone throughout the letter, which is mostly done well, but be mindful of the level of formality when discussing personal matters.

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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