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Band 8+: Write a letter to a friend. In your letter, 1) Thank her for the present and say why you particularly liked it 2) Describe some other present that you received 3) Explain some of the things that you did on your birthday

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Dear Sarah,

Now that the weekend of my birthday is over, I hope you have arrived home safely. Firstly, let me thank you for the beautiful present: a handmade album from our childhood. It brings back a flood of memories from our school days and will always have a special place in my heart, even though we now live in different cities.

I have received a few other gifts from the friends who joined me on my birthday. I received a present that I always wanted to buy but did not have the time to buy. It is from a particular brand that I have loved since my youth, which made it even more special.

Your surprise visit was the highlight of my birthday. Even though you told me you couldn’t make it due to your busy schedule, you still managed to come and surprise me. Playing all my favorite songs and singing along with you made my day unforgettable.

I am eagerly waiting to meet you again in a few months!

Yours lovingly,

Shruti S Kumar

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