You recently took a trip. In your absence, a friend did you a big favour. Write a letter thanking them. In your letter, include: ● what the favour was ● how this favour helped you ● an offer of compensation

Dear John, I can’t thank you enough for looking after my dog
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I was on my business trip to London. When I returned, I was over the moon to see my dear Labrador in good health and full of beans. It means a lot to me, since, you know, the pet is my bestie! Thanks to you, I’ve left my dog for 2 weeks without worrying too much
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and managed to concentrate on my working duties. By the way, the trip went great, and I’ve been promised a promotion. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be able to achieve
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result! Being full of gratitude to you, I want to return the favour. As I’ve heard recently, you’re longing to fly away with your wife for a romantic weekend. If you wish, I can stay with your daughter, so you can go whenever you want without her. What do you think about that? If it’s not convenient, please give me a clue
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your time and efforts. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Nastya
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Task Achievement
The letter clearly outlines the favour done, its importance, and offers a thoughtful way of compensation, demonstrating excellent task response.
Tone
Your letter maintains a friendly and appreciative tone throughout, which is perfect for the context of thanking a friend.
Coherence&Cohesion
Each paragraph presents a single idea, making your letter easy to follow and understand.

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