7. You're working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in emergency. Write a letter to your friends explaining the situation. In the letter, you should - apologise for leaving like this - explain what happened - tell them what you're going to miss about working with them

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Dear James, I hope
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letter finds you well. I am so sorry that I was leaving while you were on vacation. I wish I could have
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out with you before leaving. Actually, I have so many things to share and discuss with you. That's why I wrote
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letter.
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of all, I would like to say
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for leaving without saying goodbye. Since there was a problem with my working visa, I could no longer
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in the USA.
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, my grandmother was getting sick and found
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cancer on her chest. Regarding
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these reasons, I had to go back to Thailand immediately.
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, I would miss lots of things while I was working with you and our team. Particularly, the way we worked
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challenging projects. I am sure that I will not forget the time when we were brainstorming ideas.
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was my memorable experience. I hope that I would have a chance to visit you in the future. Best wishes, Joy
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • sincere apologies
  • abrupt departure
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • urgent matter
  • unanticipated situation
  • disheartening
  • cherished moments
  • collegial atmosphere
  • professional cooperation
  • stay in touch
  • fond memories
  • future endeavors
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