You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter • introduce yourself • explain why you haven't handed in the project yet • request more time to do it.

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Dear Madam, My name is Sameera and I am 4th year student of your class, The Short History Of World. I am writing
this
letter to you regarding the
project
which was overdue
on
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last
Friday. I am afraid to tell you that I have not
complete
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my
project
yet because of the holidays which I took on
last
week. As you know I was absent and was unable to attend the class in consequence of that my work was
in
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pending
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list. I was suffering from
extreme
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cold and cough for the whole week
due to
that I haven't handed in the
project
yet.
Therefore
, I am requesting you to give me some more time to
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my
project
. I already completed half of it just summary and finishing needs to be done. I hope you will take my illness into consideration and grant me an extension. Yours sincerely, Sameera
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task achievement
The letter addresses all parts of the task, providing an introduction, explanation for the delay, and request for extension. However, more detail could enhance the clarity of your situation.
coherence cohesion
The structure is logical with clear paragraphs, but adding transitional phrases could improve the flow between points.
task achievement
The letter maintains an appropriate, formal tone suitable for addressing a lecturer.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriately formal and polite.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Dear [Lecturer's Name],
  • currently enrolled
  • regrettably inform
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • mitigating factors
  • extension
  • complete the project
  • priority
  • Thank you for your understanding
  • Best regards / Yours sincerely
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