請假條的格式
請假條(written request for leave)是英語學習者必須掌握的常用套用文之一，它包括請病假(note for sick leave)和請事假(leave of absence)。請假條是用於向老師或上級領導等因身體狀況不好或因某事請求準假的場合。
英文請假條寫作需注意三點：
1.英文中請假條的寫法和漢語請假條相同， 它一般由四部分組成，即時間、稱呼、正文和簽名。
2.一般而言，可認定請假條是一種簡單的書信文體。請假條一般寫在紙上，不用信封。其書寫格式與書信有很多相似之處，是書信的大大簡化。
3.請假條的特點是要求開門見山、內容簡短、用詞通俗易懂。
範文：
Dear Mr/Ms Jiang
I was unable to come to 1st and 2nd period today.Due to the rain yesterday, I was wet and had temperature at night. The doctor adviced me to rest for several days and after my recovery, I will attend school as soon as possible.
I am sincerely sorry about the inconvenience. However, I would like to have your permission. Also, afterwards I would phone you and there's the certificate by the doctor.
Li Tie
October 21st 20xx