18、       I’m writing the message to explain to the reason why                   

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I need to absent from class since the afternoon of March 2^nd,                   

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2005. On March 2^nd, I had hurt in a serious car accident. I                    

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was taken to the hospital because I was treated for a broken                   

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leg and a neck injury. My doctor advised four-week                           

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bed rest, and thus I am unable to attend class    

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for that long of time. Of course I am very worried                           

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about my studies. But lucky enough, classmates        

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of me are able to bring all the required reading and                            

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homework to me and helping me with my difficultie

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Thanks for you understanding of my absence.

                               Yours sincerely,

                                 Wang Gang