You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to inform you of my inability to attend the
interview
scheduled on 25 Sep 2024. I have applied to study the public management course which is scheduled to commence in October 2024 and have planned to face the
interview
on the above-mentioned date.
However
, I am unable to participate in it
due to
the already booked medical appointment with my family doctor who is not available on an alternative day. I express my sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by
this
and
will
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be grateful to you if you could inform me of a different date if available to face the
interview
,
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because the program I selected
it
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is
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crucial for me to grow my career.
Further
, please inform me duration and any exam process included in the
interview
.
Accordingly
, I can prepare well for it to achieve my goal. I look forward to
hear
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from you. Yours faithfully Aravinda
Submitted by aravindasajith on

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task achievement
Provide more details about why the medical appointment could not be rescheduled. This will show a more complete response to the task.
coherence cohesion
Consider using a variety of sentence structures to enhance the coherence of your letter.
suitable writing tone
Polite and respectful tone throughout the letter.
greeting and closing
Clear closing and greeting which are well-structured.

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