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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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Dear John and Jane, I hope this letter finds you well. I’m just writing to thank you both for the holiday and for the photos you sent.
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Dear Thomas and Eva, Thank you so much for sending me the photos of the holidays that I spent with you guys over the last month. Believe it or not, it was one of the best holidays of my life with so many happy and joyful moments to cherish for a long time to come.
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Dear David, James & Ethan, Hope you all are doing great. I cannot express how much I enjoyed my time with you guys, and how terribly I miss those days that I spent with you.
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Dear Ajay and Sunita, Thanks so much for your kind letter and the lovely photos of my holiday in Mumbai. Sorry for the delay in acknowledging your mail, but your package arrived just as I was about to leave town on a business trip.
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Dear Thomas and Eva, Thank you so much for sending me the photos of the holidays that I spent with you guys over the last month. Believe it or not, it was one of the best holidays of my life with so many happy and joyful moments to cherish for a long time to come.
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Dear David, James & Ethan, Hope you all are doing great. I cannot express how much I enjoyed my time with you guys, and how terribly I miss those days that I spent with you.
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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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Informal Letter Task 1

Thanks·Invitation·Travel

A friend who lives in another country has invited to you come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Thank him/her for the invitation- Explain why you cannot come- Give him/her your other news

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General Task 1 · Semi-formal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Thanks·Invitation·Health

After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter. In your letter:- Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing to him/her- Express your gratitude- Offer him/her to visit your home with his/her family

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General Task 1 · Semi-formal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Thanks·Neighbourhood·Invitation

You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank them for their help during your stay. In your letter:- explain how they helped you- say what you will miss the most about the area- where you lived- invite them to visit you at your new home.

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Thanks·Invitation·Hospitality

You have recently stayed with an old friend for a few days after not seeing each other for a long time. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- say how you felt about the visit- refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her- invite your friend to visit you

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

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You recently stayed with a friend while you were visiting their city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank your friend for their hospitality- say what you enjoyed most about your stay- invite your friend to visit you

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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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