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Replies to invitations I Unit 12

Hi Jasmine

Thanks for the invitation to the event on May 3. I'm afraid I can't come
because I'm on vacation at the time. But Paul is free and he's looking
forward to seeing you and Diane again . I hope everything goes well.
Regards

John

Understanding
2 Read the emails again. Find somebody who:

is on holiday on May 3.
2 will come to all of the Lowis event.
3 is on a business trip.
4 is looking forward to seeing Jasmine and Diane.

Key phrases
Accepting or declining an invitation
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Thank you for your invitation to .... I Unfortunately, XYZ1s unable to attend ...
Thanks for the invitation to .... 1 due to ... .
l-----------------------~-------------------------1
XYZ is pleased to accept your invitation. 1 I'm afraid I can't come because ....
XYZ is free and is looking forward to I We wish you success with your event.
seeing ... . : I hope everything goes well.

Practice
3 Look again at the phrases in the Key phrases box. Write F (formal) or
I (informal) against each phrase.

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