Band 7+: You are planning a surprise birthday party for your best friend and need to coordinate with their family. Write a letter to your friend's sibling asking for their help. You should include: - The date, time, and location you have in mind for the party. - A request for them to discreetly gather your friend's preferences (food, music, guests). - Suggestions on how they can help with the preparations without revealing the surprise.

Dear Ada,

Trust you’re doing great. I’m writing you about Peter’s 20th birthday coming up this weekend, the 17th of November 2019. Last tuesday, he told how much he would like to have a party but is too busy to come up with one, so I’ll be organizing a surprise party for him and will be needing some help from you if you don’t mind.

Since his birthday is on a friday, I’d like the party to be at 8pm which will allow time for the guests to prepare and come over after clocking out of work. I’ll be expecting you here at 6pm on that day. It is important you get here early enough to help with the decorations and the guest list. Also, I’m having challenges picking the perfect cake, perhaps we can meet up later today to look at the options together.

Finally, I really want this to be a surprise, so I’m counting on you to keep this hidden from Peter till the end. I’m looking forward to pulling this off with you. Thank you in anticipation.

Yours Faithfully,

Pat