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Writing Samples
Band 4.5

You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter: tell the manager your decision and the reason describe what you have learnt in your current job ask the manager to write you a reference letter.

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Dear Mr. Manager I hope
this
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 sign
find
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 you in
a good conditions
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a good condition
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 and a good well. I writing
this
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 sign to inform you about urgent matters. I have to resign from your company because I have to move to my hometown to look after my sick mum and I will leave
from
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your company
beetwen
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in
 one or two months. I am considering looking for a new job in the village. Thank you very much for teaching me many things,
such
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a
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as
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 communication skills,
negotiations
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 skills, and hard skills. I am really proud to be part of your company for the
last
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 three years. I would like to ask you
for
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 support me with a reference letter for my new job in the future. If you do not mind,I will send you the files that you want for
reference
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 letter. I am looking forward
for
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 hearing
a
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good feedback. Yours sincerely, James

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coherence cohesion
Ensure that the letter follows a clear and logical structure. The opening could have directly addressed the intention to resign, followed by the reason, what has been learned, and finally the request for a reference letter, ideally each in its own paragraph.
coherence cohesion
Proofread the letter for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Avoid colloquial expressions and maintain a formal and polite tone throughout.
greeting and closing
Address the manager with proper titles such as 'Dear Mr. [Last Name]' and sign off with a appropriate closing like 'Best regards' or 'Kind regards'.
single idea per paragraph
Remember to write each idea in a new paragraph to enhance the readability of your letter, and develop each idea fully before moving onto the next.
task achievement
Your letter should fully complete the task, including all three points as listed in the prompt. Make sure each part of the prompt is addressed sufficiently and expand on each point to demonstrate a full response.
task achievement
Adopt a suitable tone for the letter, which should be formal and polite, reflecting respect for the manager and the company.
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