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Writing A2: Changing Plans with a Friend

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A2 | Writing | 12 min

Writing Task: Changing Plans with a Friend

You and your friend Hoa planned to see a movie on Saturday at 3 pm. Now you cannot go. Write a message or an email to Hoa. Write 60-90 words.

You and Hoa planned to see a film on Saturday at 3 p.m. Now you cannot go. Write a message or email to Hoa (60-90 words). Choose your own reason and new time.

Check your message

  • ☐ I write 60-90 words, with the greeting and my name.
  • ☐ I say sorry.
  • ☐ I give a reason.
  • ☐ I suggest a new day and time.
  • ☐ I ask if the new plan is OK.
  • ☐ I use short, clear sentences and link ideas with "because" or "so".

Useful phrases

  • "I'm sorry, but ..."
  • "I have to ..."
  • "Can we ... instead?"
  • "How about ...?"
  • "Let me know."

Your Message to Hoa

Write your message in the box (60-90 words).

Write your message or email in the box below (60-90 words), including the greeting and your name.

____ (Hi Hoa,)

This is an open answer. The model answer shows only one way to reply; you can use a different reason and time.

Model answer and useful phrases

Example message

Hi Hoa,

I'm really sorry, but I can't come to the movies on Saturday. I have to work all afternoon because my colleague is ill. I wanted to see the movie with you, and I feel bad about it.

Can we go on Sunday instead? The movie starts at four o'clock. I can meet you at the movie theater at half past three. Is that OK for you?

Let me know soon.

Thanks,

Minh

Phrase Meaning Example in another situation
I'm really sorry, but I can't come says sorry and that you cannot come I'm really sorry, but I can't come to your party.
I have to work says you must work I have to work on Sunday.
I feel bad says you feel bad I feel bad about the mistake.
Can we go on Sunday instead? asks to go on Sunday instead Can we have lunch on Friday instead?
I can meet you at suggests a place or a time to meet I can meet you at the bus stop.
Is that OK for you? asks if the plan is OK for your friend We can start at nine. Is that OK for you?
Let me know soon asks for an answer soon Let me know soon if you can come.

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