You stayed with a local family when you participated in an exchange program in lreland. You returned to your home country in a hurry and found that you had forgotten to take your laptop. Write a letter to the family and thank them for their hospitality. Describe your computer and where it is, and ask the host to send it back to you.

Dear Johan, I hope
this
letter finds you in radiant health and best of spirits. The purpose of writing
this
letter is to thank you so much
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my stay comfortable, unfortunately, I left my laptop I your accommodation. To commence with, I am grateful that you gave me the opportunity to stay with you for 15 days during my exchange program in Ireland. I am delighted by the services that you provided me during my visit. Unluckily, I forgot to take my laptop with me as I had to reach home in a hurry because my father met with an accident
last
week and got a major injury in his right leg. I think the computer must be in the left drawer of my room. It is black in colour and of Sony brand. I would be obliged if you make arrangements to parcel it to my home. I really need
this
as there are some official documents in it and I need them.
Moreover
, I am not in the situation that I pick it up from you. It would be a great help to me from your side. Waiting for your swift and prompt reply. Yours truly, Martin
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task response
The letter covers all parts of the task well, but try to elaborate a bit more on the hospitality received to fully express gratitude.
coherence
Ensure logical structure by connecting sentences smoothly so that all ideas flow cohesively.
coherence
Try to maintain a single idea in short paragraphs or merge related ideas to enhance clarity.
task response
Polite and appropriate tone throughout the letter, maintaining a respectful manner.
coherence
Clear greeting and closing, establishing a friendly rapport with the recipient.

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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • hospitality
  • exchange program
  • memorable
  • appreciated
  • unfortunately
  • overlooked
  • urgent departure
  • left behind
  • laptop details
  • brand
  • color
  • distinctive
  • identification
  • last seen
  • specific location
  • request
  • shipping costs
  • return address
  • appreciation
  • assist
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