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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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Dear Leon, I have just returned from my holidays in France and while we were there we climbed a mountain called 'Parleman' in the French Alps. We were able to drive halfway up the mountain but then the road stopped.
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You are planning a weekend trip with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- mention the vacation spot you have chosen- explain how you plan to spend your time there- invite your friend to join you on your vacation

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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. 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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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Travel·Leisure

You are planning a holiday in another country and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to the friend asking him/her to join you. In your letter explain:- why you are taking a holiday- what your holiday plan is- why you would like him/her to go with you

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Thanks·Invitation·Travel

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

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Hospitality·Leisure

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

Invitation·Events·Travel

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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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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You are planning a weekend trip with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- mention the vacation spot you have chosen- explain how you plan to spend your time there- invite your friend to join you on your vacation

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You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. 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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You are planning a holiday in another country and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to the friend asking him/her to join you. In your letter explain:- why you are taking a holiday- what your holiday plan is- why you would like him/her to go with you

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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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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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