Band 9: You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who is moving to a new city soon. Write a letter to your friend's neighbour asking for help in organizing the party. You should include details about: - why you are planning a surprise party - what kind of help you need from the neighbour - when and where the party will be held.

Dear [Alisher],

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to ask for your help with organising a surprise birthday party for Sam next weekend, and I would be truly grateful if you could assist me with a few important tasks.

To begin with, I need someone reliable to help with the decorations and to coordinate the guests’ arrival, as I will be busy preparing the food and ensuring that Sam does not suspect anything. Since you have an excellent eye for detail and have organised several events in the past, I immediately thought of you. You always manage to create a warm, festive atmosphere, and I know that your involvement would make the celebration far more memorable.

The party will be held on Saturday, 28 November, at 6 p.m. at my apartment. I plan to have everyone arrive by 5:45 p.m. so that we can turn off the lights and surprise Sam the moment he walks in. If you could come a little earlier to help set everything up, it would be incredibly helpful.

Please let me know if you are available. I truly appreciate your support and would love to have you as part of this surprise.

Warm regards,

Akhliddin