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Writing Task #3
TaskImagine that a friend of yours sent you a letter asking for your advice as he/she and his/her
parents disagree about what university he/she should study at. Write a letter giving your
friend some advice according to the plan:
• greeting; mention receiving your friend’s letter; express sympathy.
• give your advice and the reasons for it.
• closing remarks: end the letter offering some encouragement/wishing the person good luck;
express certainty that things will get better soon.
Dear Samuel, (commar after)
I have read/received your letter and am (don't need to repeat subject) very dissapointed about the situation at hand (sounds better). I'm sorry to hear about your dilemma but nonetheless, am happy that you have written to me. (Less formal) It is quite a decision to make and I know how hard it can be to chose the right place to study. From my own life experience, I could give you some advice.
What I'm confident about is that your parents don't want to make your life worse. (They purely want the best for you) Try to listen to them, and don't be stubborn. It's an importand part of your life and they, for sure, will support you on this. Make Do some reserch regarding to what they want. Google the daily life and specifics of people with that profession and maybe you will come to like it!
Explain to your parents all positive aspects the importance of choice and make them do the same with theirs. (don't really understand what you're trying to say- maybe: encourage them to give you this freedom)
In all of this, I'm on your side and if you're interested in my opinion/advice, I'd chose my own option because, as you know, for a happier life, you shoud do what you're interested in.
So, don't cast out (how to say it?) your parents but meet their advices with due resistance.
maybe: Dont't disregard your parents but consider their advice and ultimately come to your own conclusion.
Good luck! Don't panic! Things will get better soon!
Write soon,
Maverick
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