The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter ·say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party ·explain why you won't be able to attend the party ·give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,

Dear Mrs Collins, I'm so glad that you invited me to Chris's
birthday
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party, anyway, happy
birthday
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for
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to
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her!
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, I'm just writing to give you my apology
about
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the absence. Chris is one of my best friends, we joined each other's
birthday
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paty
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party
every year, I believe she will be really happy
this
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year as you guys said it's gonna be a "surprise" party. Sadly, I won't be able to join the party, because I have a really important exam on that day. As you know,
this
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is my
last
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semester for my
master
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degree, I must go for the exam, I believe she can understand that.
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I won't show up on her
birthday
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, I'm still available on another day to have an appointment with her, so I'll contact her for that
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my pleasure to invite you guys to join us together, if you wish. Again, thanks for your invitation and
condersidration
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consideration
, hope to see you soon! Best wishes Jack

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content
Add a clear plan for meeting later and describe one specific time or place.
organization
Put one idea in each paragraph and use links to join ideas.
greeting
Use the right greeting and closing for a letter to parents, e.g., 'Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,' and 'Yours sincerely'.
grammar
Keep pronouns for Chris the same (he/his).
tone
Keep a kind and calm tone, and avoid too many apologies.
tone
Polite tone toward the parents
content
States reason for not coming clearly
planning
Offers a plan to see Chris later
Topic Vocabulary:
  • enthusiasm
  • surprise party
  • lasting memories
  • commitment
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • prior engagement
  • family obligation
  • alternate plan
  • favorite restaurant
  • keep a secret
  • excitement
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