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You have a friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this friend to visit you. In your letter: - invite him/her to a public event in your country - describe the public event - explain other plans you have for your friend - when he/she will visit

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Dear Terry, Hope you are enjoying yourself and keeping busy with your work just as you always like to do. I'm writing this letter to invite you to one of the biggest, if not the biggest, and special public events of my country which is called “Independence Day”.
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Dear Anila, I hope you're doing great and can write back to me about the things you've been doing these days. I would love to have you among us in India, and this coming Republic Day is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a public holiday together.
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Writing Task 1: Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter:- a. Invite him/her to a public event in your country.- b. Describe the public event.- c. Explain about other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit.

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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:- thank them for the photos and for the holiday- explain why you didn’t- write earlier- invite them to come and stay with you

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

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You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- whose marriage ceremony it was- give details of this marriage ceremony- invite your friend to come and visit your country

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Travel·Leisure

You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Now you want to write to your friend about the place. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter:- explain where the place was and how you got there- describe what you saw- offer to take your friend there

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Write a letter to your friend who lives in another town, and invite him/her to a party you are going to organise. In your letter explain:- Why you are having this party- Who are expected to be present at the party- Give directions on how to get there.

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

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Invitation·Events

You are organising a family party. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend the party. In your letter:- explain why you are organising the party- say why you want your friend to come to the party- describe what you are planning to do.

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You have a friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this friend to visit you. In your letter: - invite him/her to a public event in your country - describe the public event - explain other plans you have for your friend - when he/she will visit

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Writing Task 1: Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter:- a. Invite him/her to a public event in your country.- b. Describe the public event.- c. Explain about other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit.

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You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Now you want to write to your friend about the place. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter:- explain where the place was and how you got there- describe what you saw- offer to take your friend there

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Write a letter to your friend who lives in another town, and invite him/her to a party you are going to organise. In your letter explain:- Why you are having this party- Who are expected to be present at the party- Give directions on how to get there.

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You are organising a family party. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend the party. In your letter:- explain why you are organising the party- say why you want your friend to come to the party- describe what you are planning to do.

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