You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you will now be unable to go with them. Write to your friends: -Tell them why you are unable to go. -Say sorry for this. -Suggest an alternative activity at another time.

Dear Jim, I hope
this
message finds you well. I am writing
this
letter to let you know that
due to
my
studies
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I have to cancel my
plan
for
weekend
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.
Firstly
, I want to apologize that I have to cancel my
plan
. Actually, I went to college yesterday and my Chemistry professor has given me
very
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important presentation which I have to submit within three to four days. As
,
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you know am working
in
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at
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nights
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so I have only time to prepare my work on weekends.
As well as
,
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the marks of
this
presentation will be graded for my final terms, so it is very crucial to finish it
by
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time. I know we made
this
plan
for celebrating
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to celebrate
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our 4 years
friendship
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of friendship
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and I was so happy. I know you will be very sad after hearing
this
but please understand my circumstances. Can you please let
other
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two friends know that we are
canceling
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cancelling
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the day out for
coming
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the coming
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weekend
.
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Donot
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Don't
be sad, the next week I have my final terms. After that, we can make
the
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plan
to go somewhere for one or whatever is good for you please let me know. We can book the tickets
of
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for
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Aquarium
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the Aquarium
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in Toronto because I have heard
alot
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a lot
about it. I hope to hear back soon. Your lovingly Sim
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coherence cohesion
Try to use paragraphs more effectively, separating different ideas or sections clearly.
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Ensure the letter maintains a balanced tone between formal and informal, since it's to friends but still addressing a change of plan.
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The tone of the letter is apologetic and considerate, fitting well for delivering your message to friends.
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The letter includes all necessary components: reason for cancellation, apology, and an alternative suggestion.
coherence cohesion
Well-organized thoughts with a clear flow from reason to apology to future plans, making it easy to follow.

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:
  • overwhelmed with study commitments
  • important exams
  • require my full attention
  • miss out
  • looking forward to
  • plan a fun day out
  • short trip
  • hiking
  • theme park
  • relaxing weekend
  • nearby resort
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