【正确答案】                                                                       Grade 2, Class 3
                                                                       October 14, 2000
   To Department Office
   Secretary Wang
   Dear sir:
   I beg to apply for one week's leave of absence from the 14th to the 20th, both days inclusive, in order to return home to see my father, who is now dangerously ill.
   To support my application, I herewith submit a telegram to that effect received from elder sister.
   I should be very much obliged if you will grant me my application. As regards the lessons to be missed during my absence, I will do my best to make them up as soon as I get back from leave.
                                                                                            Yours respectfully,
                                                                                             Peng Zhi