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Test.

I term.
Writing.
7th grade
Variant 1

Imagine that you saw the following advertisement in a music magazine. Write an e-mail
to Gwen introducing yourself. Follow the plan.
E-PAL WANTED
My name is Gwen and I’m 14 years old. I live in Edinburgh and I’m into rock music.
I’m fond of playing the guitar and I can compose music.
Please write to [email protected]

Plan
GREETING
Greet the person you’re writing to:
- Dear Paul; - Hi Kelly

OPENING PARAGRAPH
Give information about how you found the person’s name and address. Use phrases like:
- I found your name and address in … magazine.
- … gave me your name and address.

MAIN PART
Give information about yourself (name, age, nationality, appearance, family, pets, where
you live, friends, school, interests/ hobbies, likes/ dislikes). Ask questions to find out
about your new penfriend/ e-pal.

CLOSING PARAGRAPH
Ask the person to write back. Use phrases like:
- Waiting for your letter/ e-mail.
- That’s all about me for now. Write back soon.

SIGNING OFF
Use a signature ending and your first name below it.
- Yours,
Betty
- Bye for now,
Mark
- Best wishes,
Ted
Test.
I term.
Writing.
7th grade

Variant 2
Write an e-mail to a friend who lives in another town to give him/ her your latest news.
If you like, you can write about something which happened at school today. Follow the
plan.
Plan
GREETING
Greet the person you’re writing to:
- Dear Paul; - Hi Kelly; Hello Jim
OPENING PARAGRAPH
Begin your letter/ e-mail and say why you’re writing. Use phrases like:
- How’s life?
- How have you been?
- How are things? I hope everything is OK.
- Sorry, I haven’t written for so long but…
- It was great to hear from you again.
- I’m writing to tell you…
- Guess what! I have some exciting news to tell you.
- You won’t believe what happened to me.
MAIN PART
Give your news. Use phrases like:
- I’ve never seen … before…
- It was so … that…
- The good news is…
- I’ve also got some bad news…
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
State anything you want to emphasize, ask for news and end your letter with phrases:
- I must go now.
- Write back soon.
- Waiting for your reply.
- What about you? Do you still..?
- Say hello to…
SIGNING OFF
Use a signature ending and your first name below that.
- Take care,
Mark
- Hugs and kisses,
Susan
- Keep in touch,
Anna

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