Writing
ln this part you:
write a short note or email containing three different points
Vocabulary Verbs
Match the verbs with a sentence that communicates the idea.
a. l can't come because l'm on holiday then.
1. Invite
b. l’m so sorry — l can't make it to the party.
2. Describe
c. Why don't we go to the shops and buy something?
3. Explain
d. Would you like to come to a party?
4. Suggest
e. The T-shirt's red with black stripes and long sleeves.
5. Thank
f. I'm really grateful for your help.
6. Apologise
1- d 2- e 3- a 4- c 5- f 6- b
Write a sentence for each of these instructions.
1. Explain to a friend what you want to buy in town on Saturday.
I want to buy a hat because the weather is very hot now.
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2. Apologise for being late yesterday.
I’m sorry for being late yesterday.
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3.Would
Invite you
yourlike
friend to come
to come to thetostadium
a football match.
to see a football match with me?
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4. IThank your
am very friend
happy to for a present
recieve you received.
your present.
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5.Why
Suggest
don’tgoing
we goswimming with your
to the swimming friend.
pool?
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He is handsome
6. Describe withbest
what your brown hair looks
friend and blue
like.eyes.
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Opening an email or message:
• Hi!
• Hello…
• Dear…
Closing an email or message:
• See you soon.
• Best wishes.
• Love from…
• Bye for now.
Look at the question and three example candidate answers below. Use the
checklist to decide if the candidates have written a good answer or not.
You have just moved to a new house. Write an email to your English friend,
Chris. In your email you should:
+ say where your new house is
+ describe what the house is like
+ invite Chris to visit you.
Exercise 1:
You planned to meet your friend Mary in town to go shopping, but
Mary didn’t arrive. Write an email to Mary. In your email, you should.
+ ask why Mary didn’t arrive
+ explain how you felt
+ suggest another time to go shopping together
Exercise 2:
Exercise 3:
• Exercise 4:
