CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH: PRELIMINARY (PET)
writing / part 2 / card

 

For Questions 1-5, choose the correct answer.
You have invited your Russian friend Ivan to stay with you next week, but you now have to put off this visit.
Write a card to send to Ivan. In your card, you should
* apologise to Ivan
* explain why the visit has to be delayed
* suggest a convenient time to meet.
Write 35-45 words.

Dear Ivan,
As you [know/think/suppose/hope], a few days ago I invited you to visit me next week. I'm sorry [but/so/or/and] I need to delay it [because/although/despite/unless] there is my sister's birthday party [that/this/those/these] day. Could you [come/visit/reach/move] here on 7th of May.
See you soon,
Mark

 

 

 

 

Answers

Dear Ivan,	GREETING
As you know, a few days ago I invited you to visit me next week. I'm sorry but I need to delay it because there is my sister's birthday party that day. Could you come here on 7th of May.	THE BODY
See you soon,	CLOSING
Mark	SIGNATURE