You recently stayed at the home of an old friend for a week while you were attending a conference or course in their city. You want to write a letter to thank them for their hospitality and generosity. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank them for allowing you to stay and mention how much you appreciated their help. Describe the best part of your visit to their city. Invite them to visit you in your city soon.

Hi Sarah, I am grateful to have you as my friend

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I want to thank you for letting me stay at your place

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I was in your town for a week during my International Conference. I don't have words how much I appreciate your efforts for giving me a wonderful time there. First of all, it was a pleasure meeting you and your family after a long time. I am grateful that not only

you

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did you

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gave

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me a space to live

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also

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the delicious food prepared by your mother. The taste of that egg and cheese breakfast hit me differently. The best of all

when

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was when

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we went out for fishing and

enjoying

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enjoyed

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the sunset from Sunset Lake. It gave me euphoria

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I will never forget that moment and view my entire life. Now, I owe everything to you for giving me the wonderful time at your house

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it is my turn to show you some amazing places

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my city. I am inviting all of you

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my home in January for

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the Great

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Indian Festival happening in our city

Jaipur

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, Jaipur

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. I would not listen

anything

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but yes. I

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made all the arrangements for the stay and food here. I hope to see you soon. Lots of love, Varun.

vrpatel8198

Nov 12, 2025

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grammar

Fix small grammar errors and make sentences clear, e.g., 'The best part was when we went fishing and watched the sunset at Sunset Lake.'

vocabulary

Use simple words. Some big words in this note can be replaced with easier ones.

structure

Split the note into three small parts: thanks, best part, invite. This will help flow.

content

Be clear with the date and who is invited. Keep it simple.

tone

Keep a warm and kind voice, but fix lines that sound odd.

tone

Warm and kind feel throughout.

content

Shows thanks and care for friend.

structure

Nice wish for the friend to visit your city.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Grammar mistakes
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

9 paragraphs

215 words

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