Пишем личное письмо. Часть 2.

WRITING An informal email

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1 Read the email. Where do Ana and Nicole live?

From: Ana Salinas

Subject: Nicole Mason

Hi, Nicole,

How’s it going? I’m really looking forward to visiting you in England on the school exchange trip next month! I have a few questions:

What’s the weather going to be like?

I’ll buy some adaptors. What else should

I bring?

What will I have to do while I’m at the school?

Hugs from Spain!

Ana

Me too!

Ana lives in Spain.

Explain

Suggest

Tell Ana

Nicole lives in England.

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2 Read Nicole’s reply to Anna. Underline the parts of Nicole’s email that match the four notes in Exercise 1.

Hi, Ana,

I’m great, thanks. I’m really looking forward to your visit too!

February is the coldest month here in the UK! Remember to pack a hat, gloves and your warmest coat. You should also bring some money for shopping and going out.

You don’t have to do homework, but during the trip it’s a good idea to make a note of things to tell your classmates in Spain. I did that on my trip to your school.

Bye for now!

Nicole

From: Nicole Mason

Subject: Ana Salinas

Me too!

Explain

Suggest

Tell Ana

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3 Read the Prepare to write box and find the phrases that are in Nicole’s email.

PREPARE TO WRITE

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In replies to emails:

• start with a greeting: How’s it going?, How are you?, It’s great to hear from you.
• answer all of the questions you were asked
• to give advice, use: You should / shouldn’t…, Remember to…, It’s a good idea to...
• end with a closing phrase: I’m really looking forward to your visit / to meeting you / to seeing you, I can’t wait to meet you / see you again.

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4 Complete the sentences using phrases from the Prepare to write box.

1 It’s very cold here in winter so it’s _________ to visit in summer.

2 I know you like cycling, so _________ bring a helmet and gloves.

3 Thank you for your email. It’s great ____________ again.

4 We got together two years ago but I didn’t see you last year, so I can’t ______________

5 The weather changes all the time, so you _________ pack an umbrella and sunglasses!

a good idea

remember to

to hear from you

wait to see you again

should

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5 Read the email from Sam. How many questions does he ask?

Hi,

How are you? It’s nearly the school holidays. I can’t wait to travel to your country! I’ll be at your house in three weeks!

What’s the weather like at this time of year in your country?

What should I bring with me?

I’d love to give your family a gift for letting me stay. I’d like to bring something special from my country.

What would your family like?

See you soon,

Sam

From: Sam Morris

Subject:

Great

Explain

Suggest

Tell Sam

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Work in groups. Answer the questions. What advice would you give to Sam for each topic?

What’s the weather like at this time of year in your country?

What (gift) would your family like?

What should I bring with me?

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6 Write your email to Sam.

From:

Subject: Sam Morris

Hi, Sam,

I’m fine, thanks. How are you? It’s great that you’re coming to visit Italy. It’s warm here in July, so you should bring summer clothes. Remember to bring your swimming things, because our school’s got a swimming pool. It’s a good idea to bring a jacket, too, because sometimes it rains and it’s cool in the evenings.

You should also bring some money. We can go shopping and go to the cinema.

Thanks for offering to bring a gift for my family! How about some English sweets or biscuits? We love things like that! I can’t wait to see you again.

Francesca

• Use the notes beside Sam’s email.
• Use the tips in the Prepare to write box.
• Write about 100 words.
• Check your spelling and grammar.

The lesson is over!

Good bye!