You are going to spend your vacation in Rome, Italy. Your friend's grandfather lives there and has offered to let you stay in his apartment. Write a letter to your friend's grandfather. In your letter: Thank him for the offer but politely decline infrom him of when you will be in Rome and your travel plans invite him for an outing.

Dear Mr Bertolli, How have you been? It's been a while since we

last

saw each other. I've heard through Samantha of your offer for me to stay with you and your wife at your while in Rome

this

summer. It'd be an honour to be a guest at your lovely home. Unfortunately, it is with true sadness that I must decline your offer on

this

occasion.

However

, you'd be delighted to hear the reason behind my decision. The truth is, I have won an all-inclusive 7-day stay at a beautiful villa located on the outside of Rome. It is a truly amazing opportunity to explore a typical roman village with all expenses covered.

This

being said, I'd love to see you on my visit to the city. I am planning on attending a music festival on Friday 7 - Saturday 8 of August and will be free on Saturday night. I'd like to invite you and Mrs Bertolli to dinner at a cosy restaurant named La Nonna that I discovered in my previous stay in Italy. I hope to see you soon. Best wishes, Lucia