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:
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.