Use the greeting, sign-off and paragraph plan below for this formal letter, write it on a 20-minute timer, then compare it with a band-8 model letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are organising a reunion for the students who left your school ten years ago.
Write a letter to Mr Bennett, your former teacher. In your letter
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr Bennett,
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A letter to a named person ends Yours sincerely, followed by your full name.
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Dear Mr Bennett,
I hope you are well. I am writing to invite you to a reunion for the class of 2015, which I am organising with several of my former classmates.
The reunion will be held on Saturday 14 September at the Riverside Hotel, beginning at 6 pm. We plan to start with a drinks reception, followed by a buffet dinner. Afterwards, we will look at old photographs, and there will be a short quiz about our school days. We expect around sixty former students to attend.
We would be delighted if you could join us. You were not only my favourite teacher but also the person who encouraged many of us to continue studying, and your lessons are still the first thing we talk about when we meet. It would mean a great deal to all of us to see you again and thank you in person.
Could you please let me know whether you can come by 20 August, so that I can confirm the numbers with the hotel?
I very much hope to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Andrei Popescu
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| I would like to invite you to | formal way to ask someone to attend |
| It would be a great honour if you could join us. | very polite invitation |
| The event will take place on | give the date and place |
| Refreshments will be provided. | say food and drink will be available |
| I do hope you will be able to come. | express hope that the person accepts |
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