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A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: - Explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house. - Tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house? - Say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening?

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Dear Marco, I write you to say that I´ll wont be home until late tomorrow. There is emergency meeting at workplace.
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Dear John and Rajan, It has been a long time since we talked. However, yesterday, I received your letter, and I’m elated to read that you’re coming to stay at my home for a week; but, unfortunately, I’ll not be there to receive you.
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A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:- explain the arrangements you have made for him/her to get keys- tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house- say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Arrangements·Transport·Travel

You have invited a friend to come to your house next holiday. He/she has asked you how to get to your house from the airport. However, you are going to the airport to receive him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain that you will meet him/her at the airport- say what you have planned for your friend- write some important things that he/she might find useful

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Arrangements·Travel·Hospitality

A friend from another country is coming to stay with you next month. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell your friend what you have arranged for the first day- explain how to get to your home from the airport- say what your friend should bring

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Formal Letter Task 1

Arrangements·Accommodation·Hospitality

You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement. In your letter say:- when you will be arriving and leaving- what type of rooms you would like- ask how much the weekend will cost- inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Arrangements·Property

A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- give contact details for when you are away- give instructions on how to care for your pet- describe other household duties

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Shopping·Arrangements

You want to sell your television. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Explain why you are selling the television.- Describe the television.- Suggest a date when your friend can come and see it.

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