You have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • say how you feel about the engagement • explain why you cannot go • tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her

Dear Thomas, I'm writing

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in response to the invitation letter that I've recently received.

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of all, I am very happy to know that you and your girlfriend have

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decided to make

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important move! I sincerely wish you both a long and peaceful life together.

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, it is not possible for me to come to the wedding.

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is because the European Union has banned all nationals of my country from entering, making my visa invalid all of a sudden. Would the engagement party take place somewhere else, I would be really thrilled to attend.

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, despite the fact that I can't make it in person, there is still a way for me to participate in the celebration. I remember when a few years ago you told me that you would need a huge TV screen once you marry, so you can enjoy movies to

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extent together with your spouse. I've decided to turn your dream into reality and ordered the biggest consumer-grade screen that I could find on the market. You will definitely enjoy it! Please let me know your new address

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so that I know where it has to be delivered. Sincerely yours, Dmitry