A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He / She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday • describe some possible disadvantages • say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

Dear Jasmine, How is everything with you and how is your family? It's been so long since we
last
met each other at your graduation ceremony. I hope everyone in your family is fine and we get to see each other soon. When I heard that you are considering camping
this
summer, I was so excited as if I was the one who would be camping. Every
first
-time experience is so precious that you will never forget it, especially when you are a nature lover. I recall how much you loved it when I brought you to hike at a nature reserve. So, you should plan well for your very
first
camping expedition!
Although
I am pretty sure that you'll love almost all parts of camping, there are some things that you need to be aware of while camping.
Firstly
, you may want to apply insect repellent on you often, so that you won't get a lot of mosquito bites. Insect bites could be troublesome and make your camping experience unpleasant. More importantly, there is a possibility that you might not find a water outlet in your camping area. So, do remember to take enough drinking water with you. If you want an accompany on your very
first
camping trip, ring me the night before and I'll be more than happy to join you!
However
, you'd like to enjoy yourself for
this
very
first
time, please do keep in mind what I've shared above. They will definitely be helpful for you!
Also
, do share with me your experience and the photos you took! Looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Norah
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • adventure
  • serenity
  • outdoors
  • refreshing
  • hustle and bustle
  • inherent
  • foster
  • distractions
  • cost-effective
  • unpredictable
  • wildlife
  • adequate preparation
  • physical demands
  • researching
  • campsite
  • lasting memories
  • mutual interests
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