IELTS Letter # 23 - You have booked two theatre tickets in advance for you and your friend, however due to some reason you are unable to come. Write to your friend about it.

Letter # 23

You have booked two theatre tickets in advance for you and your friend, however due to some reason you are unable to come. Write to your friend about it and say

– What is the reason?

– Why can’t you move your other commitment to a different time?

– Suggest what to do with the extra ticket.

Dear Kate,

I feel really bad writing this letter to you. I know we had planned to watch the new Christopher Logan play together, but due to an unavoidable circumstance I am now unable to accompany you to that. Let me just say first of all that I’m very sorry about this.

It so happened that my uncle and his family were travelling last week by train. He had stepped down from the train to buy a bottle of water, but unfortunately while climbing up, the train began to move and he severely injured himself. Since they live in a town smaller than our city, my father brought him here for better treatment and he has been hospitalized right now in a critical stage. We all are very distressed and this is why it will be very difficult for me to move out of the house at this time.

I know I’m ditching you at a very short notice. In an attempt to make it up to you I asked around if anyone would like to accompany you to the play so the ticket doesn’t go to waste. One of my neighbours is quite willing as she too loves plays written by Logan. If you feel alright, you may go with her. I assure you she’s good company.

I apologize once again for not coming with you. May be we can make another plan together. Have fun at the play!

Regards,

XYZ.

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