Dear Emma, I'm writing (1) _ (invite) you to my birthday party next Saturday. As you know, I'll be sixteen, so this is going to be a very special occasion for me. I’ve invited almost all of my friends and I ready hope they'll all be able (2) _ (come). Could I (3) _ (ask) you (4) _ (help) me with the preparations, though? I would like (5) _ (decorate) the house with white and pink flowers, but I'm afraid I won't (6) _ (have) time to do everything by myself. I've also decided (7) _ (make) my own cake and I'll certainly need your help with that! Please write back soon and let me (8) _ (know) if you can make it. Best wishes, Sandra