You have seen an advertisement for a temporary job that involves looking after a house while the owner is travelling abroad. Write a letter to the homeowner. In your letter: – explain why you are interested in the position – describe any relevant experience you have – say when you would be available to take on this role.

Dear Sir/ Madam,

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is Jeevitha Sachithanantham, and I am writing with regards to the temporary job advertisement posted in a local newspaper that you are looking for someone to take care of your home. I am a student at St. Claire University. I am on my summer vacation, and actively looking for a part-time job opportunity, so I am interested in applying for

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position. I have experience in

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type of job because when my relatives travel to other countries, I would be the responsible person in taking care of their house during their absence. I can help with cleaning, gardening, taking care of pets, watering plants and checking mail regularly.

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, if there is anything else

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that you would want me to look after, please do not hesitate to let me know. I am available anytime

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I am currently on vacation. I would be grateful

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apply

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if you could give me an opportunity. Please check and let me know. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours sincerely. Jeevitha S

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Dec 30, 2025

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structure

Break the letter into three clear paragraphs: intro (why you want the job), middle (your past care work), final (your avail date and a polite ending).

style

Some lines are long. Use short lines and simple words to keep a steady flow.

clarity

Be exact about your dates; say the days you can start and finish, or give a date range.

grammar

Check small grammar: 'Dear Sir/Madam' is standard; avoid extra spaces. For tone, keep a formal style and avoid long, tricky phrases.

presentation

Polite and respectful tone throughout.

content

Clear link to tasks you can do, like cleaning, gardening, pet care, and mail checking.

content

Shows motivation and clear availability.

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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: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 7.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

187 words

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