Writing Task 1: Writing an Email

Read the following information.

You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on first of the next month, but you will not be available on that date.

Write a letter to your new boss in about 150-200 words. In your letter describe the problems

  • explain your situation
  • express your concern
  • suggest the possible solution

Hi Max, I am Tony, and I have been hired as a customer support executive to work under your supervision. I feel miserable to inform you that I will not report at the office on the joining day, 1st June 2021. Covid-19 has impacted the whole world, and you may be aware that the second wave is fierce. I am one of the victims of this fatal virus. But by god's grace, I am asymptomatic. I was tested positive on 17th May 2021, and my quarantine period will end on the same day of joining. I did not want to create any lousy impression by missing my first day at the office. But considering everyone's health, I had to inform you at the earliest. I want to report in the office post receiving a negative Covid-19 report. I am a quick learner, and I will complete my training early and start taking the customer calls as planned. I hope you can understand my situation and bear with me in these challenging times. Regards, Tony