You had arranged to meet a friend next week, but you have realized that you will not be able to go. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter : - Cancel the meeting with your friend and apologize - Explain why you cannot be able to meet your friend - Suggest where and when you could see each other instead

Dear Mary, It was great to hear from you after so long. How are things? I hope all goes well with you. I had arranged to meet you in Hanoi on Friday, but I have realized that I will not be able to go. So I am writing to tell you about it. I am so sorry because I can’t meet me as
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. I think we will cancel
this
meeting. I will have an English and Math exam on Friday, so I
don’t
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won’t
go to see you. But the next month, my family will have a holiday in Da Lat from 1st to 5th. It’s a good time if I see you
then
. Is it ok if we can meet in the evening and have dinner at any
restaurent
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restaurant
? Well, it’s time for me to go now. Don’t forget to write back to me. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Trang
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Try to proofread your text to avoid minor errors like 'restaurent' which should be 'restaurant'.
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Make sure each point in your letter is discussed in a single clear paragraph to enhance readability.
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The tone of your letter is very suitable and friendly.
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Your letter contains a clear structure with a greeting, body, and closing.
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You have explained the reason for the cancellation and suggested an alternative date and place, which addresses the task well.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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