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You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend, asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need saying why you need them making arrangements to meet

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Dear Peter, I am so glad that you're coming to Karachi next week, as it seems ages since we
last
 saw each other. I hope your family and your girlfriend are all well. I actually have a favour to ask you, and I hope you don't mind. The fact is that
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 need a few things from my parents' house, and I would be grateful if you could bring them along in your suitcase. The first thing is the book on maths calculations which I had in high school -
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 worry, it's only a small book. I need
this
 because it has all the material I studied for my exams, I can't get another copy here in any of the bookshops or on the Internet. The second thing is a packet of those biscuits from the bakery in my old street. I have told everyone here how delicious they are, and my new friends are very keen to try them! I do hope
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 manageable for you, as it would not take up much space at all. In the meantime, I am very excited about seeing you again at the airport on Monday at midday. I will be in the arrivals hall, wearing my blue jacket. I can't wait
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 see you
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. All the best, Khawar
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  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
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