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You have received a letter from your university, The University of Cambridge, demanding a reason for your absence from an exam. You were ill that day, but failed to submit the evidence. Write a letter to the examinations committee explaining your situation. You should include: - Apologies for the situation - Identification for yourself (name, student number, case number) - An explanation of what had happened and any possible evidence you may have - Possible resolutions to consider.

Dear Sir , I am writing
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 letter to apologize because I was absent
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 my exam which was held on July 24 . I am so embarrassed that I have missed a crucial mid-team paper which will decide my final grades . My name is Harvi and I am a student of Bachelor of Physiotherapy at your prestigious premises. My roll number is 467727 and the case number of
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 investigation is 52662727. On my exam day , I had a sharp pain in my stomach
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, I felt excruciating
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, my parents took me to the hospital.
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, my doctor was unable to diagnose me
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, after a CT scan I was cleared that I had a stone in my kidney and that was a flabbergasted moment for me . Without any delay, a team of doctors performed surgery to reduce my pain . He advised me to take rest for a month. You can review my medical report which is attached
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 letter . I hope you will give me one more chance to retake my exam after my recovery so , I can perform 100% . Please accept my sincere apology and help me to save my academic career. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully,

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coherence and cohesion
Make sure to give a clearer introduction to your situation before explaining your absence. This can help in guiding your reader through the letter.
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Each paragraph should focus on one main idea. For instance, your medical explanation and your request can be separated into different paragraphs.
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Use a more formal tone throughout the letter. For example, instead of saying 'I am so embarrassed', you could say 'I regret' for a more suitable tone.
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Include a specific request about when you would like to retake the exam. This shows clarity and gives the committee a better understanding of your needs.
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You clearly stated your name, student number, and the case number, which helps in identifying you.
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You provided a medical explanation for your absence, which helps to support your request.
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Your closing statement has a polite tone, which is appropriate for this type of letter.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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