Formal Letter

You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside. Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements. In your letter: - explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay - ask what will be included in the price - enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

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  1. Band 5.5
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    Band 6.5

    Dear Manager, I am writing this letter to enquire about booking rooms at your hotel for a family of twelve members, including four children.

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  2. Band 7.0
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    Band 7.0

    Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to you because your hotel was recommended to me for the holidays of my family by one of my close friends who has visited your hotel a month ago. I am hoping to get some information so that I can book our stay there.

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