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Band 6

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school. Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter: say what job you have applied for explain why you want this job suggest what information the teacher should include Write at least 150 words. Begin your letter as follows: Dear __________

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Dear Samuel Sir, It has been a long time. Hope you are doing well. I wanted to ask you for a small favour to write a letter of reference for a job that I have been wanting to apply
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 I have applied for the position of receptionist
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 Dunder Mifflin
paper company
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. My current role as a hostess in a fine dining restaurant has given me enough confidence and expertise in handling clients so I wanted to follow through
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the
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 similar role in a larger company.
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 why I am keen to apply for
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 job. In your letter, you can include how I have excellent administrative knowledge
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 my extreme patience
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 dealing with difficult clients. As a bonus point, you can talk about that one time I was selected as an exam proctor and how I calmly dealt with everyone yelling and making a mess. Thank you for helping me out. Yours Sincerely, Samiha Reza

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Structure and Content
Your letter has a clear structure, with distinct paragraphs for introduction, explaining the job application, and discussing the specifics of the reference letter. For an even stronger response, consider providing more detailed examples of your skills and experiences that relate directly to the job you're applying for.
Language and Cohesion
To further enhance cohesion, consider linking sentences within paragraphs more smoothly, perhaps by using connecting phrases that highlight your progression from your current role to why you aspire to the new position.
Organization
Your letter is well-organized, making it easy to follow your request and understand the reason behind it.
Tone
The tone of your letter is appropriately formal and respectful, suitable for the context of requesting a favor from a former teacher.
Clarity and Flow
You effectively used paragraphs to separate different ideas, which helps in maintaining logical flow and clarity.
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