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1. Reading

Reading an Invitation Letter

a. Read the following invitation letter and choose the right answer from the multiple choice
questions that follow.

Dear Fahri,

I’m going to throw a little get-together to meet all my friends, at my place on Saturday, August 10th at 7
PM. I would like you to attend this party. The agenda will be an opportunity to enjoy a night of great
food, including my special dishes, like creamy pasta, fresh salads, and grilled chicken. I really want to
share things to my friends.

Please feel free to dress casually, no need for anything too formal. Let’s mingle and talk to other people

so we can all get to know each other better. I hope that you will be able to join us and help lift up the
night with good vibes and great conversation.

Sincerely,

John

1. What does “get-together” mean in this invitation?
a. A business meeting
b. A big party at a hotel
c. A family reunion at a park
d. A formal dinner with speeches
e. A small informal gathering of friends

2. What are ”dishes” as described in the invitation?
a. Recipes for cooking
b. A list of restaurants
c. Ingredients for a meal
d. Types of prepared food
e. Plates, bowls, and cutlery

3. "Dress casually” means...
a. Wearing a uniform
b. Wearing a suit and tie
c. Wearing an evening gown
d. Wearing traditional clothes
e. Wearing comfortable, everyday clothes

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