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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.

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Dear Sir, I hope
this
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 letter finds you in best of the spirits and radiant health. I am writing
this
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 letter to let you know that I will not be able to attend the
interview
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 arranged by you for admission
in
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 a course because I have a prior appointment with my family Physician that I cannot skip. I am really very sorry for the inconvenience caused to you but I am suffering
with
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 a few health issues,which are bothering me a lot.
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, I am called by the Doctor to discuss the results of my blood tests.
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, it would be very kind of you if you
can
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 allot me some other day, which is convenient
to
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for
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 you because I want to join
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 course and I have been preparing for
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interview
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from
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 a long time. In the end, I want to request you that kindly provide me a few details,
firstly
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, the duration of the
interview
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.
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, is there any written test as well during the
interview
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 I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Jatinder.

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task achievement
The letter successfully addresses all parts of the task, but there are a few language inaccuracies (e.g., "in best of the spirits" should be "in the best of spirits" and "suffering with a few health issues" should be "suffering from a few health issues").
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph deals with a single idea, but try to add more linking words for smoother transitions (e.g., "Additionally," instead of "In the end").
task achievement
Ensure the tone remains formal throughout. Phrases like "which are bothering me a lot" can be rephrased to sound more formal, such as "which have been causing significant discomfort."
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriate and polite.
task achievement
The response is complete, clearly explaining the reason for rescheduling, offering another date, and requesting information about the interview.
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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