WRITING

Write a letter of acceptance or refusal

Unit 11: National Parks

I’m afraid i can’t come because…

I’d love to, but…

I’m sorry i can’t ( come ) because…

I’d like to say yes, but…

I’m awfully sorry, but you see…

Ways of refusing

Yes, I’d like / love to

Yes, that’s a great idea

Yes, I’d be delighted to

I’d be glad to

Why not?

That’s for sure…

Ways of accepting:

WRITING TASKS:

TASK 1:

TASK 2: TASK 3

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TASK 4:

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Task 2:• Rearrange the following sentences to

have a complete letter of resusing an invitation.Dear Lan,

Thank you for your letter.

You know, I really would like to go with you.

But I’m awfully sorry that I’m going to have a very important Toeic exam next week, so I have to study very hard.

Maybe, let’s go another time

I’m very glad to hear that you invite me to visit your hometown next weekend

Send my love to your parents.

Sincerely yours,

Mai

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Task 3:• Look at the picture and complete the

sentence

Would you like to have a drink after work ?

…, but I have to pick my kids up at their school.

I’d love to/I would like to say yes/I’m very sorry that…

Would you like to go out for

dinner with me on Christmas?

Yes, I’d love to/ I’d like to

How about going to the seaside on

vacation?

Yes, That’s a great idea.

Task 4:

• your friend has invited you to go for a picnic to your local park next weekend. Write a reply letter accepting or declining his/her invitation.