You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: request advise about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing in his/her country find out about the food You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.
Dear Pavel,
I hope
this
letter finds you well. I am thrilled about your invitation to visit you in Miami
and would like to thank you for the opportunity. Since you left Thailand, my life has changed a lot, and I miss you dearly. I fondly remember all the moments we spent together.
As you know, I have never been to Miami
. To prepare for my trip, could you please provide me with some more information?
Firstly
, I would like to know if there is anything specific from Thailand that you or your family would like. I could bring some special balm, beer, or cigarettes,
if you wish.
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Secondly
, how is the weather in Miami
during winter? Please give me advice on what sort of clothes I should bring. Have you thought of any activities we could do together? If not, I can research some options. Regardless, I am looking forward to surfing!
Lastly
, what is the food like in Miami
? I assume there is a lot of variety due to
its diverse population. I am excited to explore the culinary offerings there.
Looking forward to your prompt response.
With love, AnastasiaSubmitted by lydiagarcia.gr on
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You might wish to ask about the local customs or traditions, which will make your visit smoother and show your interest in Pavel's culture.
coherence cohesion
You could also mention your travel dates or how long you plan to stay to give your friend more context.
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The letter has a warm and friendly tone throughout which suits the context well.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph contains a single idea, making the letter easy to follow.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriate and polite.
The Closing
The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.
Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.
Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)
- Yours faithfully,
Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)
- Yours sincerely,
Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)
- Best regards,
- Warm wishes,
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