You are currently taking a course at a university but you will need to have a week off during this course. Write a letter to the university of Dean. In the letter: •Give details of your course •Explain why you need a week off •Say what you want the Dean to do

Dear Dean, I hope

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letter finds you well. I am writing

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letter to request a one-week break from the university during the course. I am Sam, a student of York University. I am a second-year Post-graduate student of BMAT. My student ID is SA 467890321.

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semester lasts 8 weeks, and is taught by Professor Mr Perkins. I am attending classes from 8 am to 2 pm on weekdays. I need a week off because my aunt slipped on the stairs. She is in the hospital now. I have to take care of her for almost a week. Her leg is almost fractured, and the doctor advised her to rest for three to four days.

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why I have to provide her

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medication and manage the household chores. I kindly request

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grant me leave for

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urgency.

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, I want you to give me access to attempt any test or assignment which I will miss during that period. I want you to allow me to make up for missed work as well. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon! Yours sincerely, Sam.

kaurjagdeep2097

Nov 28, 2025

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task response

Your goal is clear. The letter asks for a leave and says you may miss work. Add the exact dates of the leave and the days you will miss to be sure.

coherence cohesion

Break the text into clear blocks. Start with the purpose, then give details about the course, then the request and how you will make up work. Use one idea per paragraph.

tone

Polite tone and respectful close.

content

Gives clear reason for leave and asks to make up work.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 6.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

190 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

Dear
Dean
I am writing to
request
leave of absence
one week
course
name of course
year
semester
module
lectures
tutorials
labs
timing
absent
make up work
catch up
notes
readings
deadline
assignment
permission
please
could you
would you
appreciate
grateful
sign
official
document
record
form
arrange
contact
follow up
thank you

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