考查考生写出含有3-5条信息的简短信函和便条(标点符号不计算在内，约50词)的能力，答题时间约为15分钟。

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Dear Sir,

Please excuse my absence from class today, because I got a bad cold yesterday evening and didn’t well in the night. I felt even worse this morning. Therefore, I had to go to the doctor to have myself thoroughtly examined. Thus, I am writing to ask you for a day’s sick leave and assure that I’ll resume my study if I feel any better tomorrow.

Sincerely

Li Mingming