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WRITING Notes and messages

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EXAM TIPS

►    Read the EXAM TASK carefully. Make a list of the points you need to include. This will help you structure your writing clearly.

►    Make surę you put in all the important information and leave out anything unnecessary.

►    Its important to use the appropriate register. Decide if you should respond formally or informally.

►    Check that your work includes a rangę of vocabulary and grammar, and that it is coherent and cohesive.

1    Read the letter below. In pairs, write a list of possible things to include in a reply.

Hi Alex,

How are you? Why didn’t you come to my party? Did you forget?

Jerry

2    Look at these ideas for possible excuses. In pairs, think of conseąuences for each.

was tired - ovarslepf felt ill

argued with parents finished work late

J Which is the best reply to the letter in exercise 1, A or B? Why?

Sorry I forgot your party. I was busy.

See you soon.

Alex

B Dear Jerry,

l’m terribly sorry I didn't come to your party last week. I had an awful day -there was trouble at school over my homework and when I returned Home I had a heated discussion with my parents.

I was so annoyed about everything that I completely forgot. I’m so sorry. Anyway, I hope it went well and that you had a good time. Hope to see you soon.

Alex

4 Read the notę and the reply below. Does the reply answer all the ąuestions in the notę?

Hi Sarah,

l’m so excited about seeing you later. What time should we meet?

Would you prefer to get dinner and chat, or go to the cinema? Itmight be nice to ask Michael and Lois along - do you know their numbers? Becky

Hi Becky,

I ean't wait for tonight. Work has been really busy recently and l'm looking forward to having a relaxing evening with you later. I think going fora meal would begreat. Maybe wecould try that newItalian restaurant? I’ve heard lots of good comments about it. It would be great if Lois and Michael could come along.

See you later.

Sarah

5 Read the letter below. Which reply is the most appropriate, A or B? Why?

HiEllie,

l’m looking forward to seeing you this weekend. Do you want me to cook dinner or shall we go out? Is there any food you don’t like? What shall I get for breakfast?

Jill

A Jill.

If you don't mind, could you cook? I've got a long train journey and will probably fali asleep early! I don’t mind what you cook, but l’d prefer not to have fish, if that's okay? I don't mind what I have for breakfast - III eat anything!

Looking forward to seeing you, too!

Ellie B Jill,

You cook. Can we have pasta? I’ll have cereal.

Ellie

Now complete the EXAM TASK.

EXAM TASK

Read the notę from your friend Daphne. Write Daphne a reply, 60-80 words in length. Answer all her ąuestions.

Thanks for agreeing to help me organize my party. What decorations do you think I should get? Do you have any ideas about what food we should order? Can you think of anything Tve forgotten to organize? Daphne

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