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You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter: - apologize for the mistake - find out how important the book is to him/her - say what you will do Dear...............,

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Dear Francisco, How are you? I hope you had a safe journey back to Portugal.
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You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realise your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter:- apologise fro the mistake- find out how important the book is to him/her- say what you will do

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Apology·Property

You have borrowed something from your friend and it has got damaged. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:- apologize for damaging the product/stuff- explain what happened- say how are you going to fix the issue

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General Task 1 · Semi-formal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Apology·Property

You borrowed a book from a public library and the book is now damaged. Write a letter to the librarian to explain the situation. In your letter mention:- details about the book- how it was damaged- what you want to do about it

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Arrangements·Apology·Education

You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter:- explain your position- apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day- also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Apology·Events·Arrangements

The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter:- say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party- explain why you won’t be able to attend the party- give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Arrangements·Apology·Travel

You arranged to visit a friend in Australia, but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain the important event- apologise for the situation- suggest a new arrangement

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You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realise your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter:- apologise fro the mistake- find out how important the book is to him/her- say what you will do

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You have borrowed something from your friend and it has got damaged. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:- apologize for damaging the product/stuff- explain what happened- say how are you going to fix the issue

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