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/Madam, I have an

interview

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scheduled on upcoming Monday at 9 am with you regarding a place on a course in your college. Unfortunately, I

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have an appointment with my dentist on the same day. I have been having severe pain in my teeth since

last

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month and

finally

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, I got

this

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appointment

last

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week which I needed the most.

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, I would like to express my sincere apologies for not being able to attend

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meeting. But, I am presenting myself for any other open slots left for the

interview

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later

this

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week. Apart from that, I have some questions regarding

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interview

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, how long the

interview

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will

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so I can clear my schedule for the day and would there be any task or test related to the

interview

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? I will be looking forward to hearing from you. Faithfully, Gurlal Singh

gurlaldhotherFri Jan 31 2025

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coherence and cohesion

Make sure to begin each paragraph with a clear topic sentence that sets the idea for the paragraph.

coherence and cohesion

Ensure clarity by using more conjunctions to connect your points.

task achievement

You clearly explained why you cannot attend the original appointment date.

suitable writing tone

Your apology was sincere and polite, which is appropriate for this context.

coherence and cohesion

Your closing is courteous.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

6 paragraphs

145 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

regrettably
previous engagement
commitment
unavoidable
sincere apology
reschedule
accommodate
flexibility
adequate preparation
assessment
inconvenience
availability
alternative appointment
invitation
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