BAND 7.5 IELTS ESSAY SAMPLE: HOW TO WRITE A CONVINCING LETTER FOR NOT ATTENDING A HOUSEWARMING PARTY

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You recently received a letter from a friend, who has just moved to a new apartment in a different city. Your friend is organizing a housewarming party and has invited you to attend. However, you will not be able to join the party due to some urgent work commitments. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: - Express your happiness for their new apartment - Explain the reasons you cannot attend the party - Suggest a plan for visiting your friend in their new apartment in the future

Essay Sample

Dear Tom,
I am exhilarated to find out that you bought a new house in the city of Birmingham and recently moved to your new Apartment. I hope you enjoy your living in this new apartment.
Also I want to thank you for the invitation to housewarming party for your new house. Unfortunately I should let you know that I am preoccupied at Thursday 27th of July, I should Travel to Sydney Australia to attend a work related seminar and I will there for at least 4 days and Ill be back up to 1st of August.
If you like we can catch up later maybe next week Thursday or Friday, your call. I would be very glad to see your new apartment and spend some time together. also if you like we could surf neighborhood together to visit neighborhood and surf some bars, cafes, ...
Please let me know if its convenient for you.
Regards,
Mehdi