Unit 11: National parks
Part D: Writing
Write a letter of acceptance or refusal
Ways of accepting
Yes, I’d like/ love to.
Yes that’s a good idea.
Yes, I’d be delighted.
I’d be very happy to…
I’d really like to join you.
I would really like to come

Ways of refusing
I’m afraid I can’t come because…
I’d love to, but …
I’m sorry I can’t (come) because…
I’m terribly sorry to have to refuse…

3. Dear Daisy and Tony,
Thanks very much for your invitation to dinner. Of course, .
I’m sure we will have a very good time together. Susan
Dear Chi,
Something is wrong with my phone, so I am leaving you this note. Thanks for your invitation. ! How about meeting at the school gate at 8:30?
Lien
2. Dear David,
Thanks for your note my father has been ill since yesterday and I have to look after him.
Let’s go another time.
Mike
Task 1
I would really like to come
I’m afraid I can’t come because
That’s a great idea
Task 2
Dear Nam,
a. You know how much I love spending a weekend in the country after a long and hard term.
b. Give my best regards to your parents and hope to see you soon.
c. I would really like to come.
d. Thank for your letter.
e. It’s lovely to hear that you are going to spend the next week in the country.
f. I will catch the usual train on Friday evening.
Love,
Lam

Answer: 1. d 2. e 3. c
4. a 5. f 6. b
Thank you for your letter. It’s lovely to hear that you are going to spend the next weekend in the country. I would really like to come. You know how much I love spending a weekend in the country after a long and hard term. I will catch the usual train on Friday morning.
Dear Nam,
Love,
Lam
Dear Nam,
Thank you for your letter.
It’s lovely to hear that you are going to spend the next weekend in the country.
I would really like to come.
You know how much I love spending a weekend in the country after a long and hard term.
I will catch the usual train on Friday morning.
Love,
Lam
Thanking for the invitation
Stating the acceptance or refusal
reasons
Task 3
One of your friend has invited you to …………….. next weekend. Write a reply letter accepting or declining his/her invitation.
Topic 1: go to a famous place
Topic 2: join a music live show
Topic 3: have dinner in a famous restaurant