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1. Start with a friendly greeting and say why you are writing.
2. In the next paragraph, suggest two or three things you can do together, with days or times.
3. In the next paragraph, offer a place to stay and give one or two simple details.
4. End by asking your friend to reply, then close the letter in a friendly way. The model below is one good way to answer.
Dear Sara,
I was very happy to hear that you are coming to visit my town next month. I have missed you so much, and I want to invite you to spend a long weekend here with me and my family.
There are many nice things we can do together. On Saturday morning, we can walk around the old market and buy fresh food and small gifts for our friends. In the afternoon, we can visit the small castle on the hill and take photos of the town. On Sunday, we can rent bikes and ride along the river, and then have lunch at a cafe near the water.
You do not need to book a hotel. You can stay in our house because we have a free bedroom with a comfortable bed. You can also use our kitchen and washing machine, so please do not bring too many clothes.
Please tell me your train time, and I will meet you at the station. I am really looking forward to seeing you again and showing you my town.
With love,
Nazanin
1. Paragraph 1: restate the topic and give your main opinion.
2. Paragraph 2: give two reasons for the change, such as work and media.
3. Paragraphs 3 and 4: write about the positive side, then the negative side.
4. Last paragraph: repeat your opinion clearly. The model below is one good way to answer.
In many countries, people now wear western clothes, such as suits and jeans, more often than traditional clothing. This change has happened for several reasons, and I believe it is mostly a positive development, although it also has some negative effects on culture.
One main reason is work. Many people work for international companies where a suit is the normal office dress. Jeans and simple shirts are also simple, easy to wash and comfortable for daily life in hot or cold weather. Another reason is the influence of films, social media and advertising. Young people see famous actors in western clothes and want to look modern in the same way. Travel and trade also bring new styles to every country quickly.
This change is positive in some ways. Western clothes are practical and they give people more choice. A woman or a man can choose clothes for the weather, the job and personal taste, not only for tradition. Clothes from other cultures can also help people from different countries understand each other at work and at university.
However, there is a negative side. When traditional clothing disappears, part of a culture can be lost. Traditional clothes often have special colours and patterns that tell the story of a place and its people. If young people never wear them, this knowledge may be forgotten by future generations.
In conclusion, people wear western clothes because they are practical and because the modern world is closely connected. I think this is mostly positive if people still keep and celebrate their traditional clothes on special days.
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