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Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to meet on a particular date. Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems, you can?t meet him/her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to: - Apologies to your friend. - Explain why it?s not possible to meet now. - Suggest an alternative date for the meeting.

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Dear Sam, Hope you are doing well
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 in good spirits. I am writing
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 letter to apologize to you that I will be unable to meet on our pre-planned date. I hope you will understand my situation. I am really sorry that I disrupted your schedule but the circumstances are beyond my control. I am feeling ashamed that I am the reason for spoiling your holidays which you specially applied to meet me. You know very well,
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 of my aunts lives with me and you met her several times at my place. You will be shocked to know that she
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 a heart attack yesterday night. As her family members live
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abroad and no one is here to take care of her.
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, I took her to the hospital and I had to stay with her until she will not fully recover. I am suggesting you to
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reschedule
 your plan again for the next 15th of December. Can you do that for me, please?
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, you will get a chance to meet my aunt after her recovery. I would be very grateful to you. Can not wait to see you soon! Warm Regards, zen.

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Grammar and Spelling
Ensure there are no spelling errors, e.g., 'rescehdule' should be 'reschedule'.
Task Achievement
Consider providing a more detailed apology to strengthen the task response.
Coherence and Cohesion
Add transition words for smoother connections between ideas.
Tone
You used a warm and friendly tone, suitable for writing to a friend.
Task Achievement
You clearly explained the reason for not being able to meet, which adds to task achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion
Your letter has a logical structure with a greeting and closing which aids in coherence.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • I am truly sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
  • It pains me to inform you that…
  • Due to unforeseen circumstances,…
  • I regret to let you know that…
  • Please accept my sincerest apologies for this change in plans.
  • Unfortunately, I am currently facing…
  • I understand this may disrupt your schedule, and I am genuinely sorry for that.
  • This situation is beyond my control, but I assure you that meeting you is a priority.
  • Could we perhaps reschedule for…?
  • I hope this does not cause much inconvenience, and I am eager to see you soon.
  • Looking forward to our meeting and making wonderful memories together.
  • Thank you for understanding the situation.
  • I am disappointed that we cannot meet as planned, but…
  • Let’s catch up on [proposed date/time].
  • Rest assured, I'll make sure your visit still goes smoothly.
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