Writing task 1 sample letter to apologise: You have not seen a close friend for a very long time. You also still have a few of your friend’s belongings that were left at your house the last time she visited. In your letter include: – Why you are writing – What you’ve been doing since you last spoke together – Apologize for still having the items and ask how you can return them

Hi, Ann It's been a long time since we

last

spoke, so I hope everything is good. I am writing

this

letter because I know I haven't been a good friend lately.

Last

time we saw each other was really fun, as we had a chance to talk and dance until the sunrise. I wanted to let you know you forgot your sweater and flip flops here and I never had a chance to give them back to you. In the

last

3 months, I've been working almost 16 hours every day, as I had the opportunity to participate in an important project for my company.

Besides

, I had to study for the IELTS exam, so not a lot of time was left for me to have a personal life. I'm sorry I haven't written before and have kept your stuff, I intend to be a better friend now that I've finished my project and passed my test, so please give me a chance to make it up. If you want, I would be more than glad to have you here

this

Saturday or have dinner in that restaurant you love. Please let me know the best way to return your things and we can catch up. Get back to me as soon as you can. Best Wishes, Mariana