You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. A friend has invited you to a party but you will not be able to attend. Write to your friend. In your letter •Tell your friend you can’t come •Explain why you are unable to attend •Arrange another time to meet

Dear Jessi, I am writing
this
letter to apologise for not being able to attend your party
this
weekend and I hope to meet you again
at the end
of summer around 25th July. Unexpectedly, I need to go back to my hometown for a family reunion because my cousin who lives in the US would like to meet us after 10 years of studying abroad. To be honest,
this
is
such
a big event for our family and relatives to see each other after a year of working hard.
Moreover
, my cousin and I had spent a lovely childhood in the countryside, and I think
this
time would be great for us to recall all the sweet memories. Regrettably, the event will be at the same time as your party which
is make
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me feel sorry to miss
this
time. Once again, please accept my sincere apologies for not meeting at the party. Hopefully, we will still have a chance to enjoy our trip on 25th July for our late birthday celebration. Yours sincerely, My My
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that your ideas flow logically from one paragraph to another. Transitions could be more smoothly integrated between the explanation for not attending and the arrangement for a future meeting.
task achievement
Your letter successfully covers all the task requirements. However, to improve further, try to expand each point with more detail and clearly defined reasons for your inability to attend, making your writing more compelling.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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