Writing 2017
- 4. • Task 1.Read the task and underline the key words: • Your English pen friend wants to visit your country and has written to you for advice and information. Write a letter to your pen friend, • giving advice about the best place to spend a holiday , • describe the means of travel and accommodation, • and telling him or her what clothes and equipment to pack.
- 5. Places Reasons why the places are good Clothes and equipment Seaside Mountains City Countryside boots/gloves/raincoat/sandals/scarf/shorts/skis/snorkel and mask /sunglasses /sweater /swimsuit/trainers/suntan lotion/sleeping bag/adaptor plug/ medicine/ camera/battery charger/guidebook/penknife
- 6. • Dear Rachel, • Thanks for your letter! It was great to hear all your news. I was very happy to read that you wanted to visit Portugal this summer. • If you want to have a relaxing holiday by the sea, I would recommend my favourite place, Lagos. it's a traditional fishing village on the south coast , and not many tourists go there. It has many reasonably-priced hotels, and excellent beaches nearby. The sea is very clean and wonderful for diving and snorkelling. • I guess , the best way to get there is by coach, as it's not expensive and you'll be able to enjoy wonderful views while travelling. As for me, it would be good to stay at a guest house where you'd be able to cook whatever you like. Or you can rent a hut by the sea if you wish. • You asked me about what clothes and equipment to bring. If I were you, I would pack very little-a swimsuit, and some T-shirts and shorts for the beach. It may get a little cool at night, so bring a sweater, too. Don't forget your snorkel and mask for diving and a ball for playing with on the beach. My advice is to travel light, so you can fill your suitcase with souvenirs to remind you of Portugal1 • I hope that you'll enjoy yourself in Lagos. If you want to know anything else, just drop me a line. • Best wishes, • Jose
- 7. You are studying abroad in an English - speaking country. Write a letter to your pen friend. • Describe the school and say what you like most and • What you like the least about the school. • Tell him what you miss most of all. Do not write any addresses.
- 8. Answer the questions: • 1. Where are you when you write a letter? • 2. What are you doing there? • 3.Who are you writing to? • 4 What should you write about in your letter: • a)positive things • b)negative things • 5. Who or what do you miss and why?
- 9. Think about the vocabulary boring/brightly decorated/cramped/demanding/depressing/disorganized/encouraging/ friendly/fun/funny/gloomy/helpful/interesting/long/kind/motivating/ noisy/spacious/stimulating/strict/well organized Topic Positive Negative Building/Classrooms Brightly painted Cramped classrooms Classmates Teachers Lessons Facilities Location
- 13. • Read more at http://www.engl ishpractice.co m/writing/letter -writing- tips/#dQMUuZ WqO07fHBxC.9 9 A personal letter - put it together http://auspost.co m.au/education/l etterwriting/medi a/interactives/pe rs-letter- dragdrop.html
- 15. OPENING PHRASES Dear Peter/Greg, INTRODUCTION It was good/ great to hear from you. Thanks for your letter. I’m sorry I haven’t written for ages/for so long. I’m sorry/happy to hear that… GIVING INFORMATION As for the latest news… I wonder if you remember that… I’m writing to tell you… I’m writing to thank you for… INVITING I’m writing to invite you to… Would you come to… I hope you’ll able to join us. GIVING ADVICE Why don’t you… If I were you, I’d… Have you though of…ing It would be a good idea to… You should/shouldn’t… Don’t forget to… CLOSING PHRASES Well, I must be going now. Well, that’s all my news. Write back soon, telling me what you’ve been up to. All the best, Victor. LINKING WORDS Actually, Well, To tell you the truth, Well, to cut a long story short… Now where was I? Oh, yes, I nearly forgot that…
- 17. Additional Session - 2015
- 20. Formal letters
- 22. Letter to the Editor
- 23. Letters to the editor • I am writing about the article on ... , which appeared (in last night's paper). I am writing with reference to the article you published (in last month's issue). I have just read your article on ... and I feel I must ... You raised some issues which I feel strongly about. At the start of your article, you appear to claim that ... I am afraid I totally disagree. I am completely in agreement. I am sure readers will agree with me when I say that ... To end the letter • I hope my comments/suggestions/points will be taken into consideration; • I hope the government/local council/we will …; • I hope something will be done about this urgently
- 24. http://www.zsme.tarnow.pl/jezykiobce/wp- content/uploads/2013/11/writing-letters1.pdf http://englishstudypage.com/grammar/connectors-in-english-contrast/ • To express the consequences/results • This will/would mean …; • Then …; • Therefore, …; • As a result, …; • Consequently, …; • If we/they do/did this, …; • Obviously, …; • Clearly, … • To list points • Firstly, …; • First of all, …; • Secondly, …; • Furthermore, …; • What is more, …; • Finally, …