IELTS Sample Letters

Letter Title: Write to your new boss to explain why you won't be available to start on time

Keywords or Topics: miss appointment, job change

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Question:
You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15 but will not be available on that date. Write a letter to your new boss.

In your letter, you should say:explaining your situationexpressing your concernsuggesting a solution.

You should write at least 150 words.
Answer 1
Dear Sir/Madam,...

I am Leonardo Gomes, and I recently passed a job interview for the Software Engineer position at the Software Infrastructure group...

During the interview, I estimated fifteen days as the amount of time needed to finish my activities at my current job and start at your company...

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope this will not affect our relationship. Please let me know if I am expected to present any other proof or talk to someone else in the company...

Faithfully yours,...

Leonardo...
Band: 7
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Word Statistics
GroupWord NumberDistinctPercent
All Words16710160%
Top 300 Words95 (56%)44 (43%)46%
300 - 1000 Words36 (21%)28 (27%)77%
Over 1000 Words36 (21%)29 (28%)80%
Other Comments (ryanhiggins)
Link Words: 11 (including link phrase: 0)
Sentences: Number: 10; Average Length: 91 characters; Words/Sentence: 16
Repeated Words: and(7), that(3), week(3), not(3), leonardo(2), job(2), interview(2)
IELTS Letter Questions for Topic : miss appointment
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3. Write to your friend about missing the date that you planned with him.
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4. Write to apologize for a missed appointment last visit and reschedule a new date.
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6. Write to your friend to apologize that you can't attend the theater with him.
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IELTS Letter Questions for Topic : job change
1. Write to a friend to explain why you changed jobs and describe your new job.
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