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Writing Samples
Band 5.5

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

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am Sarah. I am writing
this
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apologies
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because of
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for
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 my absence
to
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from
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 the
interview
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 which was scheduled
on
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for
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 23
of
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apply
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March and to arrange a new
appoiment
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appointment
.
Firstly
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, I would like to let you know the
reson
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reason
 for my absence. I had a doctor's
appoinment
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appointment
 scheduled before 2 hours of our
interview
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. I went an hour early to that
appoinment
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appointment
 so that I
can
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 be on time
to
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for
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 our meeting. Unfortunately, the doctor had met with an accident and came to the hospital after a couple of hours. I have planned to call off my doctor's
appoinment
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appointment
 at that time but I am unable to do so. I am really sorry about
this
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 situation. I would be delighted if you
reshedule
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reschedule
 our meeting. I am flexible so
i
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I
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 will be able to attend the meeting any time, which will be the best fit for you. I assure
that
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you that
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 I will not let
this
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 situation happen again.
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, I would like to know about the duration of an
interview
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 so I can prepare in advance. I have seen in your mail that
this
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 meeting will be with your manager and not the technical round. But wanted to confirm whether there will be any assessment during the
interview
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. Can please let me know these details
.
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 Your's
faithfully
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, Sarah.

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task achievement
Consider carefully checking your spelling and grammar before submitting. For example, 'appoiment' should be 'appointment', and 'reshedule' should be 'reschedule'.
coherence and cohesion
Enhance the logical connections between your paragraphs. For example, you can use transition words to clearly show the relationship between your missed appointment and your request for rescheduling.
task achievement
Your tone is appropriate and respectful, which suits the formal context.
coherence and cohesion
Clear separation of different points in your letter, making it easy to follow your arguments.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • regrettably
  • previous engagement
  • commitment
  • unavoidable
  • sincere apology
  • reschedule
  • accommodate
  • flexibility
  • adequate preparation
  • assessment
  • inconvenience
  • availability
  • alternative appointment
  • invitation
  • admissions tutor
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