Write a letter to a friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing. In your letter – Tell your friend about the party – Ask for the recipe – Explain why you need the recipe from his/her country.

Hello Coco, It has been so long since to saw you. Hope you are good. I am writing
this
letter to tell you that I am going to celebrate the Diwali festival in Canada. So I am organizing a
party
for my loved ones. At
this
party
, there will be a few activities and games for entertainment.
Also
, food will be of different varieties,
such
as , Indian, Chinese, Japanese and some local dishes.
Furthermore
, for the
party
, I want to add
rice
pudding as dessert. And I do not have its recipe. Can you tell me the traditional recipe of
rice
pudding which your grandmother made for us in our childhood
.
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Moreover
, there are various ways to cook
this
dessert but I want that old and traditional style
rice
pudding because my closest family member is coming from India. And he loves
rice
pudding. I wish you could
also
join
this
party
. But I know, you told me about your family function. Yours faithfully Ana
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coherence cohesion
Ensure clarity by separating the parts of the letter into distinct paragraphs: one for the party details, one for asking for the recipe, and one for explaining the rationale.
task achievement
Include a bit more detail about how you plan to incorporate the recipe into the party, showing its importance to the occasion.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing of the letter are friendly and appropriate for an informal letter to a friend.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is friendly and personal, which matches the task requirements for writing to a friend.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • organizing a party
  • theme
  • international dishes
  • diverse
  • authenticity
  • traditional recipe
  • cultural exchange
  • menu
  • guests
  • engaging environment
  • educational
  • experience the culture
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