IMPROVE YOUR WRITING

1. Read the following letter and analize the way it is written:

Dear,/Hello/ Hi Terry
Paragraph 1. Thanks for your letter. It was great to get all your news. I think you will
have a great winter holiday. Your next days seem incredible.
Im sincerely sorry for not coming to....
Thanks for inviting me to.....but I cant make it../Im really very glad to
come and...../It sounds great/ lovely/exciting!
Im sorry if I upset you but......
I hope you are doing well/ How are you....
Paragraph 2. Im just writing to let you know that Ive got a lot of plans, too.
Firstly, Im going to have a little time for myself, because Im very tired with all the
office papers, then Im going to have some fun! However, I intend to change some furniture in
my room, so Im going shopping.
Secondly, Im going on holiday with my boyfriend in a week. Were going to spend 3
days in the cold mountains in Bucegi. You know that I like skiing and going sledding, and those
slopes are perfect right now.
I also have to tell you that when I come back Im going to join a dancing club
because, as you know, I want to improve my dancing till my wedding in July.
Paragraph 3. Well, thats for now. Have a great holiday.
Do write back soon and let me know all your news.
Im looking forward to seeing you.
See you soon. Thanks for your invitation.
I cant wait to see you.
I cant wait to see you soon.
I cant wait to hear from you.
Send my love to ....
Give my regards to....

Best wishes,/Lots of love/

Kind regards/ Kindly/ Love Karrina
 IMPROVE YOUR WRITING

1. Read the following letter and analize the way it is written

Dear,/Hello/ Hi Terry
Paragraph 1.Thanks for your letter. It was great to get all your news. I think you will have a
great winter holiday. Your next days seem incredible.
Im sincerely sorry for not coming to....
Thanks for inviting me to.....but I cant make it../Im really very glad to come
and...../It sounds great/ lovely/exciting!
Im sorry if I upset you but......
I hope you are doing well/ How are you....
Paragraph 2. Im just writing to let you know that Ive got a lot of plans, too.
Firstly, Im going to have a little time for myself, because Im very tired with all
the office papers, then Im going to have some fun! However, I intend to change some
furniture in my room, so Im going shopping.
Secondly, Im going on holiday with my boyfriend in a week. Were going to spend
3 days in the cold mountains in Bucegi. You know that I like skiing and going sledding, and
those slopes are perfect right now.
I also have to tell you that when I come back Im going to join a dancing club
because, as you know, I want to improve my dancing till my wedding in July.
Paragraph 3. Well, thats for now. Have a great holiday./ Do write back soon and let me
know all your news./ Im looking forward to seeing you./ See you soon. Thanks for your invitation.
/I cant wait to see you soon./ I cant wait to hear from you./ Send my love to ..../ Give my
regards to....

Best wishes,/Lots of love/ Kind regards/

Kindly/ Love Karrina
2. Fill in the blanks with the words bellow. 3 words are not necessary.

prize surprise free time entered lucky

bridge contest hobby special Wall
disaster

Dear Lenny,
Sorry not to have written sooner, but I had a busy week.
Im writing to tell you how (1) lucky I was with my collection. You know that my
(2)___________is collecting old Chinese dolls.
Well, last week, our local magazine started a (3)____________for the most interesting collection in
our town. I(4)__________it because I love my dolls and I think they are (5)__________. And guess
what? I won! They said that my collection was a real (6) _____________because the dolls were the
most beautiful they ever saw. The (7)__________was a trip to China, imagine!
Well, thats for now, Im in China where Im visiting the Great (8)__________
See you soon,
Anna

3. Choose the right answer

Dear Lucy,
I am sorry I didnt talk with you for so long. I was very busy and I didnt have time at all.
I am writing/ write to tell you that I have/ am having a wonderful time in Scotland and Id like
you to be with me, too. We usually do/ are doing a lot of activities in the morning, but today
we sit/are sitting on the beach and we are doing /do nothing special. But I am believing/
believe tomorrow we are going to visit some old castles. I dont have/am not having time to
write to you much because there are a lot of children here who are wanting/ want to play
different games together, so I am writing /write to you only once a week, when I am having/
have time. This is the best place for me after all the exhausting exams. Im staying/stay in a
nice cottage which is belonging/ belongs to my uncle. He usually receives/is receiving guests
all over the world.
I am hoping/ hope Ill write to you soon. We have/ are having lunch now and well see what
comes next.
Please, write to me soon. I cant wait to read the latest news about you!
Love, Sandra
 4. Fill in the blanks with the words bellow. 3 words are not necessary.

read invite call hope Dont worry abroad hide-and-seek

lift passed could be want countryside failed drop me sunbathing far
Hi Jennifer,

How are you? Sorry not to have written sooner but I was busy with my exams which I
(1)_______them successfully of course. I (2)__________youre enjoying the summer holiday
and youre having an excellent time!

Im writing to (3)___________you to my 15th anniversary. Youre my best cousin and I would

be happy if you (4)________there.
I also have to tell you that my parents are (5) ____________, so Im throwing the party at my
grandparents house in the (6)________________. Its nicer there because they have a large
backyard and a big swimming pool. I know that all my friends hate playing
(7)_________________________, so lying in the sun and (8)___________________ will be the
perfect activities for the girls. Well also listen to music, dance and really have fun.
(9)__________________________ about how youll get to my grandparents place. They dont
live (10)_________from the city. Lets meet on Saturday, at 10 a.m. in front of the PB bank.
Then, my aunt youll give you a (11)______________. Dont forget to take a swimming suit and
some changing clothes. You dont leave the party until Sunday evening.

Please give me a (12)_________________or (13) __________________an email to let you

know if you can come.
Looking forward to seeing you on the 17th
Yours,
May
5. Fill in the blanks with the words bellow. 3 words are not necessary.

holiday pay flatmate balcony

hand accountant to have tv screen earlier
sophomore to buy

Dear Mary,

How are you? Im very well. Sorry not to have written ...................but I was very busy in the last
weeks.
I like my new home. It is a lovely flat with a big.................... I am eager to visit me and
....................coffee there. I have a big bedroom looking over a large garden. My
.......................helped me paint the walls of the living room yesterday. I chose a pretty yellow
colour which made it look bigger.
A good looking man, called Jemmy lives next door. He gave me a..................with all the
furniture. He is very good at sports and he is a student at the same college as you, but he is
a...................................
I am still thinking about changing job. If you hear that somebody needs an...............................,
please let me know.
Write back soon or .............me a visit. I am really looking forward to hearing all your news.
Love, Rahella
6. Put one word only in each space
Letter of thanks Oradea, Romania
12 January, 2017
Dear Sharon,

Thanks for your ................ It was great to get all your ................. I was happy to see that you are
doing better than ...............
First of all, I wanted to thank you for being such a good ................ You are always around when
I need you, always willing to ............... when I need to talk, and always ready to organize
something .............when I need a break.
Secondly, you are one of the most important ...................in my life, and when I count my
blessings I always think of you. I don't think I could have gotten through the last few
................without you. Through the personal problems and career changes and home moves you
were always around to lend a ................ and tell a .......................
However, I appreciate you more than you know.
................ you again for being such a ................. person and wonderful .................
...............my love to your mother.
Lots of love,
Danielle

7. Put one word only in each space.

Letter of thanks
Oradea, Romania
12 December 2009
Dear grandma,
I ...........you are doing .................now. Im just ............... to thank you so much for the wonderful
............... about American culture and civilization that you sent me. Not only it was the
.................. present (I havent been able to put it down!) but it will certainly come in handy for
my studies. You always pick the perfect ....................!
Im sincerely ................. for not coming to my party but I am ..................... that youre feeling
better now.
Again, thanks so much, and Ill talk to you soon. Mum ................her love.
I cant ................to hear from you.

Lots of love,
Bianca
Model of Postcard

Hi (name of friend / neighbour / colleague)

We're having a great / wonderful / fantastic / fabulous time here in
Greece. The hotel/ guest house is..........................
The weather is hot / sunny / perfect and we're spending our days on
the beach / sightseeing / relaxing / exploring the local area / by the
pool.
The food is interesting / spicy / pretty good and the other people here
are (nationality), friendly / unfriendly / great.
See you on (day you get back)
Love
(your name)

Writing tasks

INFORMAL LE TTER
1. An interesting new place that youd like to visit has just opened in your town.
Now you are writing to English speaking friend to invite him or her to go there
with you. Write your letter in about 100 words

2. Write a letter to your aunt Maggie in which you should describe your 14th
anniversary, mentioning what you did, who you spent it with, what presents
you got, which present was your favourite and why, and how you felt. Use
about 180 words on your answer sheet. (50 points)

3. Write a letter to your English friend, Philip, in which you should tell him
about your last holiday mentioning where you were, what you did there, what
people you met and how you felt, in about 150 words. (50 points)

4. Your English teacher has asked you to write a composition entitled My

best friend in about 120 words. Include physical description, moral qualities
and reasons why he/she is your best friend.

5. Your name is Chris. Your friend Pam wants to go on holiday but doesnt
have enough money. She asked for your advice. Write a letter telling her what
she can do to earn some cash. Refer to your own experience, writing what you
did and what you think she should do. Use about 150-180 words.

6. Your name is Chris. Write a letter to your friend, Jill, in which you should
tell her about your hobby mentioning what it is, when you took it up, what it
is like, if it is expensive or not, what people you can meet practising it and how
it makes you feel, in about 150 words.

7. Write a letter to your English penfriend, Alex, about a concert, a play or a

film you have been to.
Say where it was, who you went with and what it was like. Write about 100
words.

8. Write a letter to your English friend, Alice, in which you should tell her about an
amazing place you have visited mentioning where you were, what you did there,
what activity you enjoyed most, who you met and how you felt, in about 150
words.

9. You have just moved house. Write a letter to your cousin James and
describe it to him, mentioning what the house is like, what it has got, the
pieces of furniture and decorations the rooms have. Write also which your
favourite room is and why.

Essays

1. Your school magazine is organizing a story writing competition. To enter the

competition you have to write a story that ends with the following line:
The boy looked at me and smiled. I had saved his life.
Write your story in about 130-150 words on your answer sheet. (50 points)

2. A newspaper is running a short-story competition. The rules say that the

story must begin with these words:

She opened the door and saw a policeman standing there.

3. Write the story, giving it a title, for the competition, in 150 words

Write a 150-word composition starting with the following words. give it a title.
(30p)

Oscar loves living on the 78th floor of his apartment building. He likes the view of
the city, the fresh air, and his quiet neighbours. He loves everything about his
apartment, except for one thing

4. Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.

Your story must begin with this sentence:
 When the phone rang, I knew immediately who was calling.
Write your story in about 130-150 words on your answer sheet. (50 points)

5. Write a 150 word essay beginning with the sentence: It was the last day of
the winter holiday and I wasnt expecting...

6. Write a 150 word essay beginning with the sentence: It was very late. John
couldnt see because it was dark. He was afraid...

7. Write a 150 word essay beginning with the sentence: I woke up and got out
of bed. I had a shower and left

8. Write a 150 word essay beginning with the sentence: It was the last day of
the summer holidays and I wasnt expecting....

9. Write a 150 word essay beginning with the sentence: She opened the door
and saw a policeman standing there.- give it a title

Choose one of the topics and enlarge upon it in a 150- word essay.

1. An event I shall never forget

2. My hobby.

10. How do you imagine the future of our planet? Write a composition about this
topic. (18-22 lines).30 points

11. Write a short story (150-180 words) beginning with the following phrase.
Also, give it an appropriate title.

Its your last chance said a voice

12. Write a 150-word story ending with the following line: And so, well never
know what really happened. Make sure you have a beginning, a body and an
ending. Give your story a catchy title
13. Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
Your story must begin with this sentence:
When the phone rang, I knew immediately who was calling.
Write your story in about 130-150 words on your answer sheet. (50 points)

14. Write a composition between 150 words, starting with the following words
and give it a title:

It had definitely been a horrifying experience and I was lucky to be alive..

15. Write a story beginning with the words given. Give a title to your story.

It had started out as a happy family fishing expedition but as the day went on
everything seemed to go wrong. Now they were out in the middle of nowhere
without any fuel and everyone was looking at him!

16. Write a line composition starting with the line:

When I saw my best friend running in the street that day, I knew that something
unusual had happened

17. Write a story beginning with the words given. Give a title to your story.
When I opened my eyes, I realised it was only a dream.