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Write a letter to your close friend inviting him/her to your family party. In your letter: explain why you are organizing the party describe what you are planning to do say how important it is to have your friend at the party.

Dear Dave, How've you been? It's been a
while
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 since we
last
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 met in Bangalore. Anyways, I wanted to invite you to come to a party next Sunday at my place. Actually, I am organising it for my parents' 25th wedding anniversary celebration. There is a lot of stuff I'm planning on doing. The food will be prepared by some very fine chefs coming from across the country. Specialities like Awadh biryani, chicken tikka masala are supposed to be on the menu
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 many more items.
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, I was able to manage to get hold of a music band to come and play. They will be playing for the entire evening. I'll be glad if you are able to come, as I would like you to meet my parents and siblings at the party. Post that, I have planned a day hiking trip to the hills, something which you mentioned you liked doing ! Hope to see you soon. Eagerly waiting, Mike

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structure
Put the ideas in 2 or 3 short paragraphs. Start with why you hold the party, then talk about plans, then say why your friend is invited. Make one main idea in each paragraph.
tone
Use a warm greeting at the start and a clear closing at the end. It helps the reader feel friendly.
paragraphing
Break up long blocks of text. Each paragraph should have one main idea.
content
In one line, say why the party is important, then describe the main plans, and finish with how your friend can take part.
style
Keep a casual but correct tone. Check spelling and grammar to be easy to read.
tone
Warm and friendly tone.
content
Clear purpose of the party is stated and what will happen.
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Personal touch by inviting to meet the family.
relevance
Hobby tie-in with hiking plan.
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