You will read an email and write a response. You missed your Tuesday morning lecture this week because of a fever and could not attend. You need to email Dr Patel, your instructor, to (1) explain why you were absent, (2) ask what you missed and how to make up the work, and (3) propose a specific time to follow up. You have 7 minutes.
Email to instructor about missed class due to illness
The boring draft
Score: 3 / 5
Dear Dr Patel,
I am writing to say sorry for missing Tuesday's lecture. I got a high fever on Monday night and was advised by the campus clinic to stay at home for forty-eight hours. I have a doctor's note that I can send to you if helpful.
Could you let me know which readings and problem sets were given during that class? If a recording is made on the course portal, I will watch it tonight and complete the homework by Friday.
Would you be open to a brief office-hours visit next Wednesday so I can make sure I have understood the material correctly?
Thank you for your understanding — I would much rather catch up properly than fall further behind, and I appreciate any guidance on the most efficient way to do so.
Sincerely,
Bella
The power upgrade
Score: 5 / 5
Dear Dr Patel,
I am writing to apologise for missing Tuesday's lecture. I came down with a high fever on Monday night and was advised by the campus clinic to remain at home for forty-eight hours. I have a doctor's note that I can forward to you if helpful.
Could you let me know which readings and problem sets were assigned during that class? If a recording is posted on the course portal, I will review it tonight and complete the homework by Friday.
Would you be available to a brief office-hours visit next Wednesday so I can confirm I have understood the material correctly?
Thank you for your understanding — I would much rather catch up properly than fall further behind, and I appreciate any guidance on the most efficient way to do so.
Sincerely,
Bella