1. Below is a part of an email you have sent to your friend inviting him to your birthday party. Read the extract and choose the most suitable way to begin and end your email.
Now that school and football practice are over, I have plenty of time to throw a big party! I’m having it on Friday 20th June, but I’ve asked my mum if my friends can stay the night, so we can hang out the next day, too! Please say you’re coming! I know you haven’t met my friends, but I’m sure you’ll all get on like a house on fire! I’ll try to get the new Rihanna CD for the party, but it’s selling like hotcakes, and I don’t know if I can find it. It doesn’t matter, though. You are coming, right? You can’t turn down this great chance to meet new people and have lots of fun!
A) Dear Thomas,
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Yours truly,
John Hall
B) Dear Mr T. Wright,
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Yours sincerely,
Mr. J Hall
C) Hi, Tom,
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Take care,
John
2. Read the email extract in Ex. 1 again and find two examples of:
3. Choose the most appropriate opening and closing paragraphs for the task in Ex. 1.
4А. Read the rubric below and underline the key words.
This is part of a letter that you have received from your pen friend, Zoya. Write back to Zoya answering her questions.
It’s my parents’ wedding anniversary next week, and I want to surprise them by making them a nice dinner. And here’s where I need your help! I don’t know what to make! Any ideas? Also, what can I do to make sure my parents don’t find out about my surprise?
4B. Read the rubric again and tick (√) the sentences which are suitable for a reply to Zoya’s letter.