You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there. ● Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter ● Explain the purpose of the trip ● Ask about thing to do and see in the city ● Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit

Dear Sam , I hope
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letter finds you in excellent health and best spirits . I am writing
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letter to inform you that I am coming to your city Agra for a business trip which is organized by my company. As you know, I am working as an assistant manager in a textile company and we got a big and lavish deal from a multinational firm . I did a lot of hard work to crack
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deal
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my dedication and persistence I am able to secure
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opportunity . My boss is very delighted with my performance and I will be promoted to manager. We have a meeting just to let them know about the policies and procedures of the company. I want to know about the spectacular places for
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excursions
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as I will have plenty of time in the evening
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,
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will be the best opportunity to explore the city . I want to invite you to join me because it's been a long time since we have not seen each other and we will have a great time together which allow us to share our experiences. I can't wait to see you and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours lovely Harvi

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coherence and cohesion
Make sure to have clear ideas in each paragraph. Each part should flow well to the next.
task achievement
Use a friendlier tone by adding more personal touches or memories.
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You provided a clear purpose for your trip.
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The invitation to your friend was warm and inviting.

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,

Topic Vocabulary:
  • business trip
  • cultural landmarks
  • local cuisine
  • outdoor activities
  • sightseeing
  • invite
  • recommendations
  • explore
  • enthusiasm
  • anticipation
  • appreciation
  • engagement
  • special events
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