You recently missed an important appointment because of a mistake by a service provider (e.g., a doctor, a government office, or a travel agency). Write a letter to the service provider. In your letter: •Explain what the appointment was and when it was scheduled •Describe what mistake occurred that caused you to miss it •Say what you would like the service provider to do

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my disappointment with my missed US visa

appointment

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due to

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an error by your agency. I had scheduled an

appointment

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for my US visa at the consulate in Vancouver on 7th February 2026, as I am planning to visit the USA for my brother’s marriage. Despite my repeated attempts to communicate with your agent, my flight tickets were not booked to Vancouver.

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, a day before the

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, I tried calling and emailing the agent to confirm the booking;

however

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, my calls and emails were ignored, and no response was provided. I informed the consulate of the situation and requested assistance with rescheduling the missed

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As a result

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, the consulate agreed to reschedule it at an additional cost. I understand that mistakes can occur;

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, I kindly request that your agency reschedule my US visa for next month at your own expense.

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, I hope that future travel arrangements will be handled promptly to avoid similar issues. Yours faithfully, John Doe

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Feb 9, 2026

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structure

Try to use one idea in each paragraph. Start with the plan then give proof, then say what you want. This helps the reader see the plan fast.

tone

Keep a calm and polite tone. Be firm about what you want, but not rude.

content

Add a short note that you can show any proof or papers if asked.

content

Clear goal stated in the letter.

detail

Date and place are given to show facts.

tone

Opening and closing are formal.

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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: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

171 words

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