An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Offer to find somewhere to stay - give advice about what to do - give information about what clothes to bring

Dear Tom, I hope you're well. I was delighted to know that you're planning a trip to Jaipur, which is my home town. I'd be more than happy to help you figure out a few things. I can look for a decent place for your stay as I know the city quite well. There is a premium hotel with a five-star rating which I guess you'd like; The Taj Hotel. It is known for its hospitality and despite being of top quality, you can get it for a decent price. Since Jaipur was a royal land, there are many heritage and cultural sites that you must visit. To name a few, there is a fort at the top of a hill called The Nahargarh Fort. It's one of the best
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in the city. Apart from that, you can shop in the city's local markets where you'd find some exquisite art pieces by skilled craftsmen and you could buy some souvenirs as well. As you'll be coming to India in the month of September, the weather will be pleasant. It won't be too hot or too cold. You can carry a light jacket with you if you like
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are fine. I feel terrible as I won't be in the town at the time of your visit, but I'll meet you at the Delhi airport before you board your return flight. Have a nice trip. Speak soon! Best, Jay
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The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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