Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter: • suggest how you could help her in her home • say why you would like to do this work • explain when you will and will not be available

Dear
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Barrett, I hope
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a perfect opportunity for me. Now, there are certain things that I am sure I can help you with. I have been doing gardening with my father since I was a child, I am very experienced at taking care of lawns.
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, I have a car, so I can always help you out with your groceries or if you want to visit any place sometimes. On a personal level, I love helping out people. I prefer to be involved in community service whenever I get the chance. These values were instilled in me by my parents since I was a young boy, and I would be very happy to be your help you out in your house. You might be thinking if I have a flexible schedule; in reality, I work four days a week which includes Monday to Thursday. Between my
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I get a couple of hours in the afternoon as a break from 1pm to 3pm. I would be available at weekends and during my breaks. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience, you can reach me at 612-227-1234. I look forward to seeing you soon. Warm regards, Faraz
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Domestic chores
  • Culinary skills
  • Horticulture
  • Cultural immersion
  • Work ethic
  • Flexible schedule
  • Time management
  • Prior commitments
  • Punctuality
  • Reliability
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