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You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter • explain why you want to take time off work • give a details of the amount of time you need • suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

#company #time #work #manager #amount
Dear Mr Thomson, I am writing
this
 letter to request that I really need
holiday
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a holiday
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 for
three
months
.
Furthermore
, I won't be able to get back as long as I feel very well. I am an amateur
that
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and
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 I have been playing football for ten years. During
this
 time I did not get injured.
Nevertheless
, the game which I have recently played was awful for me. A player who was playing for
opposite
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 team hurt me. He would not do
this
 but
this
 happened.
Due to
 that
situation
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situation,
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 I went to
hospital
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the hospital
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 after
game
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the game
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.
Doctor
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The doctor
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 said to me that I have to
take
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a
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apply
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treatment and I can't walk next
three
months
.
According to
 my way of thinking, I take two weeks.
However
, I must be in
medical
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the medical
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center
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during
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for
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three
months
 to recover my legs. I heard about recovering legs
previous
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the previous
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 day and I found out that treatment
needs
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takes
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 a long time, after cutting. I will come back after
three
months
.
Nonetheless
, during
this
 time You will have
no
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not
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 enough employees.
Thus
, my friend can work
instead
me
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of me
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. He
have
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 worked in
job
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a job
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 like
this
 before.
Moreover
, He has knowledge about
computer
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computers
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.
This
 is useful for you. Thank
in
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you in
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 advance. I look forward to getting your reply soon. Respectfully yours, Tom Cruise.
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task achievement
Consider providing a clearer and more structured explanation of why you need time off early in the letter, which could make your request more comprehensible to the reader
coherence cohesion
Use more transitional phrases and connectors to improve the flow between sentences and paragraphs, enhancing the overall cohesion of the letter
greeting and closing
Ensure your greeting and closing are suitably formal for the context. While 'Dear Mr Thomson' is appropriate, closing with 'Respectfully yours' is good, but always double-check for consistency in tone throughout the letter
logical structure
Strive for a clearer demarcation of paragraphs, each dedicated to a specific point (reason for leave, amount of time needed, covering work). This will improve the readability and organization of your letter

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Respectful greeting (e.g., 'Dear [Manager's name],')
  • Time off, absence, leave of absence
  • Personal circumstances, compelling reason
  • Duration, number of days/weeks
  • Cover duties, delegate tasks, work handover
  • Alternative arrangements, contingency plans
  • Preparation, advance work, assistance
  • Gratitude, appreciate, understanding
  • Inconvenience, minimal disruption
  • Request approval, formally request
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