You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter explain why you cannot keep the appointment apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing
this
letter with regard to an interview for a
course
of study which I missed
due to
some other
appointment
. I had an
appointment
on 23 December 2023, at 1 pm and I was unable to attend. On
same
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day, I had
meeting
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a meeting
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with my owner regarding
rental
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the rental
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apartment in the morning Previously, I thought I
will
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manage both but he did not come on time so I had to wait more
that
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than
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why I was late for my
course
appointment
. It is very important for me to
join
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this
course
so I would like to apologise for being late. I am entitled to request to arrange a new
appointment
next week any day because
it
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I
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still have time to register as
course
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the course
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start
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starts
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next month. How much will be the duration of an interview? and except
this
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this,
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there will be
any
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no
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other written test. If so, please let me know, I will prepare myself before. Kind regards, Chris
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph presents a clear and distinct idea related to the task prompts. Avoid mixing several ideas in the same paragraph.
coherence cohesion
Use a proper closing salutation such as 'Yours sincerely' when the letter is formal and you know the name of the person, or 'Yours faithfully' when you do not know the name of the person.
task achievement
Focus on directly addressing all points listed in the task prompt with clear information and requests. Make each purpose of the letter evident.
task achievement
Maintain a formal tone throughout the letter. Avoid informal language such as 'I will prepare myself before.'

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  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • prior engagement
  • reschedule
  • appointment
  • tentative dates
  • interview duration
  • assessment
  • educational opportunity
  • flexibility
  • availability
  • apologize
  • alternative arrangements
  • confirmation
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