Main body (answers)
Answer all your pen friend's questions from the letter. Don’t forget the linking words and expressions.
You ask me about…
In your letter you ask me…
I’ll do my best to answer your questions
As for me,
Talking about,
Some words about…
Also,
First, Second,
Main body (questions)
Don’t forget about logical introduction before asking question. It depends on the content.
It is nice to hear that your exams are almost over
It’s great that school is nearly over
Bad news that you don’t like your new school
Conclusion
Excuse because you have to stop writing
I’d better go now…
Sorry, I have to go now because I’m going to help my mum with the washing up
Sorry, I have to stop writing a letter now. It’s time for my favorite TV show.
I must finish my letter because it’s very late and I must go to bed.
Don’t forget about an informal style, don’t forget to count the words and to use the punctuation where it is necessary
Dear Tom,
Sorry, I have to stop writing now
Best wishes,
Conditionals…
Relative clauses…
Introductory words, phrases
St. Petersburg
Russia
08/06/19
Dear Ben,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad to hear from you again.
You ask me about hobbies that are popular with Russian teens. Some of the teenagers are interested in music and playing computer games while others prefer doing sports. As for me, my hobby is cooking. I collect traditional Russian recipes and cook these dishes. Actually, I don’t have enough time for my hobby as I’ve got too much homework. Truly speaking, if I had more free time, I’d take up photography.
It’s great that your school year is nearly over and you are dreaming about summer break. What are you planning to do in summer? Are you going to spend time with your parents or friends? Are you going to other countries?
Sorry, I have to go for a walk with my dog. Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Oleg
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St. Petersburg
Russia
08/06/19
Dear Ben,
Thanks for your letter. I am glad to hear from you again.
You ask me about hobbies that are popular with Russian teens. Some of the teenagers are interested in music and playing computer games while others prefer doing sports. As for me, my hobby is cooking. I collect traditional Russian recipes and cook these dishes. Actually, I don’t have enough time for my hobby as I’ve got too much homework. Truly speaking, if I had more free time, I’d take up photography.
It’s great that your school year is nearly over and you are dreaming about summer break. What are you planning to do in summer? Are you going to spend time with your parents or friends? Are you going to other countries?
Sorry, I have to go for a walk with my dog. Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Oleg
Read the letter, count the words, find the abbreviations, linking sentences and words
Name every paragraph
1 St. Petersburg
Russia
2 08/06/19
3 Dear Ben,
4 Thanks for your letter. I’m glad to hear from you again.
5 You ask me about hobbies that are popular with Russian teens. Some of the teenagers are interested in music and playing computer games while others prefer doing sports. As for me, my hobby is cooking. I collect traditional Russian recipes and cook these dishes. Actually, I don’t have enough time for my hobby as I’ve got too much homework. Truly speaking, if I had more free time, I’d take up photography.
It’s great that your school year is nearly over and you are dreaming about summer break. What are you planning to do in summer? Are you going to spend time with your parents or friends? Are you going to other countries?
6 Sorry, I have to go for a walk with my dog. 7 Write back soon.
8 Best wishes,
9 Oleg
Keys
Task 1
Introduction
2. It’s great to hear from you again.
7. It’s been ages I’ve heard from you.
8. Thanks so much for your long letter. Sorry for not replying earlier.
Main body
9. In your letter you ask me about
4. As for me, my hobby is cooking
6. Great news about your new school
Conclusion
1. Please let me know as soon as possible.
3. That’s all my news for now. Write back soon.
5. Sorry, I’ve to stop writing a letter now.
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