You are going away from home for one week and you need to ask your neighbour to look after you house. Why you want to go away What you want your neighbour to look after If there are any problems then give instructions

I hope
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letter finds you well.I am writing to request a
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— could you kindly look after my house
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I am away on a short vacation at my parents' house? I am asking you for
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because I know you have no special plans for the weekend. As you know, my parents live quite far from me, and I haven’t had a chance to meet them for the
last
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six months. Fortunately, my company has given me two additional days off before the weekend
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an office maintenance break. With the weekend included, I now have four days off in a row, so I decided to surprise my family with a visit. It would be very helpful if you could
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take care of my little cat
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I am away. She cannot travel with me
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some immigration reasons;
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, I would have loved to take her along. Another major reason I chose you is because you share a strong bond with my pet, and she loves you as well. If she shows any tantrums, simply give her a treat, and she will calm down in no time. Thank you so much for your assistance. I truly appreciate your help and look forward to hearing from you. Yours lovingly, Zenith

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task achievement
Consider adding more specific details about what to do in case of emergencies, such as where to find a vet or what to do if the power goes out.
coherence and cohesion
While the overall flow is good, you might want to use a few more linking words between ideas to enhance the transition between paragraphs.
positives
The letter has a clear and polite tone, effectively expressing your request.
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The background information about your trip and your cat adds depth and context to your request.

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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • look after
  • vacation
  • business trip
  • water the plants
  • mail
  • deliveries
  • suspicious activity
  • emergency
  • repairs
  • favor
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