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Personal Letter

You've received a letter from your English-speaking friend Tony. Write him a letter and

• answer his questions
• wish him a happy birthday and ask him two questions about his birthday party

... I've got some exciting news. You know that I turned seventeen last week and my parents gave me a present which surprised me a bit. They must have forgotten that I'm a grown u ... Read more »

Informal Letter

Read your friend's letter and answer it. Find out more details about Emma's brother and his family.

Hi, ___________!

We've moved. It's a nice place to live, I have already been to my nwe school, so I am not worrying any more. I'm sorry I have taken so long to reply to your last message. My little brain overloads too easily, sorry.

It's amazing to think that a year ago we studied together in a langua ... Read more »

A Letter of Application

Write a letter of application(about 120-180 words) explaining why you want to participate in the programme. Use the plan below.

• Describe the programme you would like to participate in.
• Explain why you think you would benefit from it.
• Describe yourself and the qualities you have that are relevant to the situation.
• Express your hope to su ... Read more »

Hi __________!

Sorry it's been so long since I wrote. I went to Vietnam in February and March (my sister is teaching English there), and it was amazing. Down south it's really hot, about 35-36 degrees Celsieus each day. I boiled up every day and had to lie down at midday. Everybody else was cool, because their bodies had adapted to living in a hot climate. I felt a warm breeze through the door of my sister's apartment and she said that it was a chilly wind!

I love the photos of your winter! Your snow is beautiful! I can see why you're sad that winter is over. What kind of weather are you having now? I was thinking of doing a tour of Europe maybe next year, and I'll come and see you in Russia. What's the best season for me to come?

Is your studying going well? I hope so. I have to get back to clas ... Read more »

Read a part from your friend's letter and answer it. Write:

• that you are sorry about her distress
• if you approve of the idea of a school uniform
• if you wear a uniform in your school; if yes - describe what it's like,
• if no - describe what clothes you wear to school

Write at least 100 words

I've got some new for you - my parents have put me in a new school. The school is OK. It's closer to our house, so I can sleep a bit longer in the morning. But they make me wear a schoo ... Read more »

Write a letter to your local authorities about the sports facilities necessary for your local community. Make sure you sound polite, constructive and convincing.

Write about:

• the sports facilities your community has; and promote the idea that it's not enough for people who live there;
• some sport/sports which you or other local teenagers would like to do on a regular basis;
• the sports facilities you need to practice the sport/sports.

Use ex.9, p.17 (work-book #1)

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Respond to the letter as if Julia were your good friend

Hi!

I'm on holiday now and will be able to come to see you in a couple of days. I can stay at your place for a week or so, if you don't mind it of course! I don't feel like dragging lots of luggage with me, so could you give me some idea of what clothes I should take to feel neither sweaty nor cold? What kind of weather are you having? And what stuff could you recommend me to have to be appropriately dressed for any occasion?

See you very soon,

Julia

You have to write 100 - 140 words ... Read more »