ISCHOOL RACH GIA
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Teacher in charge : HỒ BÍCH NHƯ
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NATIONAL PARKS
Unit 11
NATIONAL PARKS
Writing
Part D :
Monday, February 16th, 2009
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There are some common ways of accepting or refusing an invitation :

Ways of accepting Ways of refusing

Yes, I’d like to / I’d love to I’m afraid I can’t come because …
Yes, that’s a great idea I’d love to , but ……..
Yes, I’d be delighted to . I’m sorry I can’t (come) because…


WRITE A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
OR REFUSAL
Task 1
Fill each blank of the notes with a suitable expression.
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
3. Dear Daisy and Tony,
Thanks very much for your invitation to dinner. Of course,________________.
I am sure we will have a very good time together.
Susan
I’d like to
I’m afraid I can’t come because
that’s a great idea
Task 2
Rearrange the following sentences to make a letter accepting an invitation to spend a weekend in the country
Dear Nam,
a. You know how much I love spending a weekend in the country after a long and hard term.
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b. Give me best regards to your parents and hope to see you soon.
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c. I would really like to come.
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d. Thank you for your letter.
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e. It’s lovely to hear that you are going to spend the next weekend in the country.
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f. I will catch the usual train on Friday evening.
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Love,
Lam
Answer: 4a 6b 3c 1d 2e 5f

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 evening.
Give my best regards to your parents and hope to see
you soon.
Love,
Lam
Task 3
One of your friends has invited you to g o for a picnic to Hatien beach next weekend. Write a reply letter accepting or declining his/her invitation.
*Suggestion
The format of a letter: greeting, organization (introduction, body, conclusion), ending.
Give the reason why accepting or refusing the invitation ( like swimming and eating sea food).
-A sample letter
- Give the time to meet if you agree
Dear Thanh,
Thank you for your letter. It was lovely to hear that we are going to spend the next weekend in Ha Tien beach. I love swimming and eating sea food so much. How about meeting at your place at 9:30 am to prepare the plan for the picnic.
Love,
Nga
Rewrite the letter at home again
Prepare lesson 5 : Language Focus
HOMEWORK
Learn by heart the lesson
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CONGRATULATIONS !
Group A are the winners
CONGRATULATIONS !
Group B are the winners
CONGRATULATIONS !
Your class is the winners
WRITING A LETTER OF REPLY:
Part 1
EXPRESSING THANKS
and WELCOME
Part 2
GIVING SOME DETAILS
Part 3
FINISHING THE LETTER IN A POLITE WAY