1 Read (he notes. Which notę is (a) making, (b) accepting, and 1 (c) declining an invitation?
Answerthe questions.
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What kind of party is lanet having?
What is Louise going to do on the evening of )anet's party? What is Louise's opinion of Halloween parties?
How is Mikę going to celebrate his birthday?
What does Mikę want Jack to bring?
What day of the year is Tania’s party?
What is the theme ofTania's party?
3 Complete the chart with the words in the box.
and so on as soon as possible compact disc for example I also want to say Please reply Road telephone number
Abbreviation |
Meaning j |
CD |
i - - |
Rd. |
^ - |
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3 |
Tel. |
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PS |
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RSVP |
6 - - |
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Notując lub pisząc krótkie wiadomości, często używamy skrótów.
* A Match the highlighted coltoquial expressions in the notes with the definitions below.
1 friends ą yery ^ad
3 receive a notę, e mail, etc. from you
5 Find one phrase from the Learn this! box on page 70 (Everyday English) in each notę.
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Imagine you are a friend of Mike’s and have received his invitation. Plan two different notes: (a) declining the invitation, (b) accepting the invitation. Think about:
• what phrase you can use to accept/dedine the invitation
• what reason you have for declining it (e.g. other plans)
• what questions you could ask when you accept the inyitation
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Write your two notes. Use the plans to help you.
• Begin Dear Mikę or Hi Mikę
• Thank him for the invitation
• Oedine the invitation
• 6ive your reason for declining it
• End with Love or See you soon and your name
• Begin Dear Mikę or Hi Mikę
• Thank him for the invitation
• Accept the invitation
• Ask a question about the occasion
• End with Love or See you soon and your name
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