wish与 hopeDear Sara,
I'm writing to say sorry to you.
Next week is your birthday. I {#blank#}1{#/blank#} that I could come to your party. But I need to take part in an important tennis match that day. I have practised a lot in the {#blank#}2{#/blank#} of winning the match, so I can't go to your birthday party. But I {#blank#}3{#/blank#} to give you a gift in person. Would you like to have dinner with me this Sunday?
Best {#blank#}4{#/blank#} to you!
Yours,
Daniel