One Of Your Friends Recently Had A Birthday Celebration, But You Missed It And You Forgot To Tell Your Friend That You Couldn’t Attend. Write A Letter To Your Friend. In Your Letter: – Explain Why You Missed It – Explain Why You Didn’t Tell Your Friend – And Say What You Would Like To Do To Show That You Are Sorry

#friends #birthday #celebration #friend #couldn’t #didn’t #show

Hi Joe, I hope you had a great birthday; anyway, the reason I am writing is to explain my absence and to apologise.

To begin

with, an explanation for not attending

which

Correct pronoun usage

apply

show examples

was because my boss directed my team to work overtime to finish our latest project.

This

meant that we had to work very late on the night of your birthday. As to the reason I did not let you know, the project was a security software upgrade for the army and we were not permitted to make private calls. By the time we finished, I was completely exhausted and just went home and collapsed on my bed;

consequently

, I completely forgot to call you. I would like to express my regret as I am really so sad that I missed the celebrations. In order to do so, I want to invite you to my house next weekend to have a mini birthday party. Mark will be visiting from Spain so there is another reason to come. Please let me know if you can come, so I can plan a few surprises for you. Best wishes, John

Submitted by amandacflago23 on Fri Mar 15 2024

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

coherence cohesion

Make sure to begin your letter with a proper greeting and end it with an appropriate closing. It helps in shaping the overall structure of your letter.

coherence cohesion

Organize your letter into paragraphs, each focusing on a particular aspect of your message. This enhances the clarity and readability of your letter.

task achievement

Address the prompts fully to achieve a high score in task achievement. Provide detailed explanations as required by the task, and suggest a resolution or action to make amends, which you did effectively in this letter.

task achievement

Adopt a writing tone that matches the intent of the letter. In cases of apology or explanation, maintain a polite and sincere tone throughout.

Do you want to check your IELTS essays?

Submit unlimited essays, letters and charts. Sign up right now and start improving your writing skills.

3Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
0Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
1Grammar mistakes
 

8 paragraphs

188 words

8.00

Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

🚀 Prepare for IELTS writing section today!

Unlimited Task 1 checks
Get all the feedback you need to keep improving your charts and letters.
Unlimited Task 2 checks
Practice and perfect your skills with essays.
Personalized suggestions
Know how to boost your score.
Detailed mistakes analysis
Get instant feedback. Spot every mistake.
Topic ideas generator
Get topic-specific ideas to enhance your writing.
Vocabulary helper
Get the right words for any topic.
Progress tracking
Track your writing improvements.

What to do next:

Look at other essays:

5
band
The cultures of many countries around the world becomes more similar than they used to be. What are the reasons for this trend? Is it positive or negative? #cultures #countries #world
Majority of cultures are becoming alike throughout the world. There are several reasons for it. In this essay I will explain why cheap air travel, and developing tourism are the reasons for this trend and, in my opinion, it is a positive trend because it promotes a peaceful multicultural environment.
4.5
band
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter: • explain the reason for the noise • apologies for the noise • describe what action you will take
I am writing this letter regarding the noise complaint you have made.First of all I apologise for this unpresented experience.
7
band
Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports, while others think that people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In this day and age, it is believed by some that dangerous sports should be prohibited while others argue that everyone can choose any sport to play. Although extreme sports may have some dangers, I am firmly convinced that people should have freedom in selecting sporting activities.
7
band
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or use animal products, for instance, clothing and medicines. To what extend do you agree or disagree
As modern technology has developed, many people think it is unnecessary for us to gain nutrients, medicines and clothing from any other creatures. I agree that now we do not have to hunt for the purpose of survival, but we still need food and medicines from domestic fowls and cattle in a bid to keep a nutritious diet.
4.5
band
Some people move to other countries when they retire. Others think it is better to retire in their home country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some senior citizens try to move their residence area after retirement because of personal reasons. However, others believe that it is good to remain in their hometown when people get older. I personally claim that changing the environment by moving to other society could be helpful to refresh their mind in terms of having new experiences and finding an appropriate place of their own.

The cultures of many countries around the world becomes more similar than they used to be. What are the reasons for this trend? Is it positive or negative? #cultures #countries #world

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter: • explain the reason for the noise • apologies for the noise • describe what action you will take

Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports, while others think that people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or use animal products, for instance, clothing and medicines. To what extend do you agree or disagree

Some people move to other countries when they retire. Others think it is better to retire in their home country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.