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?
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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…
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
