Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter: • suggest how you could help her in her home • say why you would like to do this work • explain when you will and will not be available

Dear Mrs Barett, I am writing
this
letter because I saw your advertisement on the internet that you want to hire a person to help you. My name is Emma, I am a student and I can do
this
. In the
next
summer. I am free because I don't need to go to school and I can help you in your hour home for a few hours a day
next
summer. I want to help you because you are a kind person and very helpful. So I want to do some things that can help you. I have met you before in a supermarket and you helped me to pay for items when I forgot money. So
that is
why I really want to help you
next
summer. I can do housework even cook for you. I'm available to do
this
. Write me back if you read
this
letter. Thank you! Yours sincerely, Emma
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
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  • Horticulture
  • Cultural immersion
  • Work ethic
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  • Time management
  • Prior commitments
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