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Task 3 The letter you have just read is one between friends. When we write such letters we follow a friendly style which is called ‘informal writing’. Informal letters have some characteristics in common. To spot them read the letter again and answer the following questions: 1. Where does the writer write his address and the date? 2. How does he begin the letter: 3. How does he finish it? Task 4 This is Tom’s reply to Nick. Read it and answer the questions that follow: 50 Mytton Park, Denbigh, Denbighshire LL16 3HR. WALES –UK 20 June 2003 Dear Nick, Thanks for your letter which I have just received. Your invitation is so tempting that I will gladly accept it. I’m planning to visit Greece from 15th till 30th July. Would that be convenient to you? Another thing that concerns me is that I don’t know what clothes to bring with me. Could you help me with that, too Looking forward to hearing from you. Your friend Tom 1. 2. 3. 4. Who wrote this letter? To whom did he write it? When did he write it? What was the reason for writing it? 75