You recently had a holiday visiting your friends and you stayed in their house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: 1. Thank your friend for staying with them. 2. Tell them what you enjoyed most about the holiday 3. Explain you are sending photos of the holiday with the letter

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Dear Abhinav, How are you? I’ve reached Abu Dhabi and find myself already missing your company. I'm writing to let you know that I'm so grateful for the holiday we spent together at your place
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week. It was really a generous offer to
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me
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at your place in Dubai. I must admit I was a little reluctant
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as I don't want to trouble your parents but the warmth family has provided me made me feel almost like a home.
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, visiting a city like Dubai would have never been affordable if you
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allowed me to stay with you. Our trekking to the nearby Malibu Hill was a refreshing experience and a memorable one. I was able to escape from the stress of the city. The food we had at the Hill Top restaurant was so delicious that I even tried to make the same curry at home but couldn't reach even closer. Do you remember the local attire we wore there? Anyway, I was looking through the photographs from the vacation and found some amazing clicks. I've enclosed them with the letter. I think they will remind us of the wonderful friendship we have. It'd be great if you
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plan a family trip to Hyderabad. Give my best to everyone in the family. Best wishes, Rubina

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task achievement
Ensure that all parts of the prompt are addressed more explicitly. For example, you could elaborate on specific activities or moments that you enjoyed during the holiday.
coherence and cohesion
While your structure is quite good, try to ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single idea clearly and connects smoothly to the next to enhance flow.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is warm and friendly, which is appropriate for this type of informal writing.
coherence and cohesion
You included personal experiences and reflections which make your letter engaging and relatable.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • grateful
  • hospitality
  • memorable
  • activities
  • cherished
  • bonding
  • delightful
  • explore
  • experience
  • photographs
  • reminiscing
  • treasured moments
  • return the favor
  • inviting
  • appreciate
  • kindness
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