Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Your friend has invited you for a thanksgiving party at his place next weekend. But you have already made a commitment somewhere else for the weekend and cannot attend the party. Write to him mentioning about the reason of your inability to accept his invitation. In your letter include: 1. Thanks for the invitation. 2. Your inability to accept and its reason. 3. Your apology and best wishes. Write at least 150 words. Writing Task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. An involvement in competitions since childhood develops the skill to survive in the society when grown up. This helps the child to face the hard truth of living in a more and more competitive society where a grown up needs to strive for every penny he earns. To what extent do you agree or disagree to this assertion? Write at least 250 words. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.