This document contains model answers for writing letters in response to parts of letters received from an English friend. The summaries are: [1] The friend is enjoying their new karate classes but has exams coming up and needs time to study. The summary advises making a schedule to continue karate and study. [2] The friend asks about relatives and how important they are. The summary will answer questions about relatives. [3] The friend asks what the respondent's hometown is like and where they would like to live. The summary will answer the questions about where they live.

1. PET Writing Part 3 Question 7
MODEL ANSWER
0. This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
I'm really enjoying my new karate classes which I have two evenings a week.
Unfortunately I have a lot of homework and exams to prepare for at the moment. I need
a lot of time to study but at the same time I don't want to stop going to karate.
What do you think I should do?
 Write a letter, giving some advice about how your friend can continue going to karate and study for the exams.
 Write your letter in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
PLAN
First paragraph - Say hello, karate - how interesting
Second paragraph - Very important to do sport; don't give it up;
Third paragraph - make a timetable; do some work at the weekend;
LETTER
Dear Samantha,
How are you? I'm fine. First of all, I think it's a fantastic idea doing karate. I'm sure you are great at
it.
I don't think two evenings a week is too much. It's very important to do sport for your health.
If I were you, I would make a timetable to plan my time better. For example, you could do some of your
homework and studying at the weekend. Also, you could watch less TV and spend less time surfing the
internet.
I'm sure if you organise your life very carefully, you can continue going to your karate classes without
affecting your studies.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you again, (114 words)
1. This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
I'm very close to one of my aunts. We are more like friends than relatives. I wish I could
spend more time with her. What about you? Tell me about your relatives. How
important are they to you?
 Write a letter to your friend about your relatives.
 Write your letter in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
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2. 2. This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
Tell me about the radio in your country. What kind of stations do you have? Which
stations do you listen to and when? Is the radio very popular in your country?
 Write a letter to your friend, answering the questions.
 Write your letter in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
3. This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
I live in a very quiet town. What is it like where you live? If you could move, where
would you like to live?
 Write a letter to your friend, answering the questions.
 Write your letter in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
4. This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
We went to the cinema yesterday and saw a great film. What do you prefer, seeing
films in the cinema or watching them at home? Tell me about one of your favourite
films.
 Write a letter to your friend, answering the questions.
 Write your letter in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
5. This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
My favourite sports are football and tennis but I don't like swimming. Tell me about
your favourite sports. Are there any other sports you would like to try? Why?
 Write a letter to your friend, answering the questions.
 Write your letter in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
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