Question

Read the rubrics below and underline the key information. Then answer the questions that follow.
A. This is part of a letter from your Canadian pen-friend, Tony.
" I am very unhappy both with my home life and my school life. What can I do? Please advise.
Tony " - Write your letter ( 140-190 words )

B. This is part of a letter from your Australian pen-friend, Anna.
" What have you been doing lately? What are your plans for the near future? Write back and let me know.
Yours,
Anna " - Write your letter ( 140-190 words )

C. This is part of an email from the mother of your English pen-friend Bob, Mrs Barton.
" It was great having you to stay. I hope you enjoyed being here as much as we enjoyed having you. How are you getting along with your studies? Did your stay with us help you with your English?
Take care,
Mrs Barton " - Write your email ( 140-190 words )


1. What type of letter/email do you have to write?
2. Who is the target reader?
3. What information should you include in your opening paragraphs?
4. Does the style need to be formal, nformal or semi-formal?
5. What will you include in your main body paragraphs?
6. How will you begin and end your letter/email?

Answer 1

Key informations: I am very unhappy, please advise, write back and let me know, I hope you enjoyed being here, take care

1.I have to write a normal email.

2.The target reader is my pen-friend.

3.I should start with how I am at the moment and tell something about me.

4. The style has to be semi-formal.

5.I would includ the reason why I'm writing to him.

6.Dear,... and Miss you,....