Developing writing
An informal email 1
From: Angie
To: Jane
Thank the person for their last email and refer to it. Explain that there is an attachment.
Begin the letter with a friendly opening greeting. Ask how the person is.
Subject: Nice to meet you! Hi Jane,
How are things? Thanks for your email. It’s great to hear from my new e-pal! Today I’m sending you a photo of me and my dog. I took it in my garden. Well, let me tell you about my favourite physical activities. I’m keen on basketball and skateboarding, too. I’m preparing for a competition, so I’m skateboarding a lot right now. I also go running with my dog. He’s always playing with my shoes! It sounds annoying, but he’s very cute really. I’m an easy-going person and I’m rarely serious. What about you? As you can see in the photo, I’ve got long, straight hair. I’m thinking about changing my hairstyle, but I’m not sure. What do you think? Anyway, what else can I tell you about myself? Well, my hobby is drawing. My friends say I’m really good at it! I get average marks at school, except in art. Another thing is I don’t enjoy video games. I prefer spending
Use linkers to connect ideas.
Use an informal closing phrase.
Make a reference for future contact.
my time outdoors! Write back soon! Bye for now, Angie
Sign off with your first name.
Look at this informal email and choose the correct answer. 1 Who is Angie writing to? a her sister b an online friend c her hairdresser 2 What doesn’t Angie talk about in the email? a her appearance b her hobbies c her family 3 What does Angie want Jane to do? a write back b meet her c come to her skateboarding competition
Choose the two informal phrases in each group. 1 Hi there! / Hello Jane, / Dear Sir or Madam, 2 How’s things? / I hope you are feeling well. / How are you doing? 3 Moreover, / Anyway, / By the way, 4 Write soon! / I look forward to hearing from you soon. / Don’t forget to write! 5 That’s all for now! / Bye for now, / Yours sincerely,
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Find sentences in the email to match
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descriptions 1–6. 1 thank someone for their last email
2 say you enjoyed hearing from someone
Read the email again. Are the sentences
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3 refer to a photo
True (T) or False (F)? 1 Angie’s attaching a photo of her family and friends.
4 introduce a description of some of your favourite activities
T / F T / F T / F T / F
2 She thinks her dog is annoying. 3 She says she is a relaxed person.
5 introduce a description of your hobbies
4 She enjoys gaming.
6 make a reference to the next email
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Unit 1
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