Подготовка к ГИА 11. Письмо другу.

Writing a letter to a friend.

Task 39

Unified State Examination (ЕГЭ )

Address Date

Moscow,

Russia

19/03/2 017

Greetings

Dear… ,

Thanking

- Thanks for your letter.

- I was glad to get your letter.

- It was great to hear from you. - Your last letter was a real surprise .

Excuses

• I’m sorry, I haven’t answered earlier
• Sorry, I haven’t written for so long
• Sorry, I haven’t been in touch for so long

- Sorry, I couldn`t answer before

Sharing news and personal details.

- Great news about your…

• I’m glad you…

- Sounds like you had a great time…

- I`m happy to hear that you…

Answering questions

• In your letter you asked me about…
• As for me, …

- As for your questions, …

Asking questions

• By the way, …
• And what about you?
• As for your …

Excusing for ending the letter

• That`s all for now, …
• Well, I’d better go now as I have to …
• Anyway, I have to go now because …
• I’ve got to go now! It’s time …

Parting

- Hope to hear from you soon.

- Write back soon! - Take care!

• Keep in touch!

- Drop me a letter when you can.

- Please, write back!

Ending the letter

- Yours,

- Love, - Lots of love, - All my love,

- Best wishes, - With best wishes,

- All the best, - Warm regards ,

Write your name

- X

GOOD LUCK!!!