You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •apologize for being late •explain the reason why you were late •suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time

Dear Peter, I’m just writing to say thank you for the invite to your spectacular wedding

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weekend. It truly was an amazing day out and one that I won’t ever forget. The setting by the sea was breath

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but I really have to apologize for arriving a bit late. As you are aware, I recently got my BMW’s engine fixed.

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, I had engine problems again on the morning of your wedding. I tried everything to get the motor running but in the

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I had to give up and call a taxi.

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the driver

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a little lost on the way, so in the

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I was maybe 5 minutes late and missed the

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of the wedding. I know it was

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a big day for you and I felt so ashamed

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not to be there from the start. So since I missed the start of the ceremony, I would love to make it up to you. I have tickets to see a Broadway show next Friday. How about it? My shout! Please let me know by Thursday if you can join me and I’ll hold the tickets until

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. Best wishes, Jeff