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Model questions and answers
Informal email/letter 1 – Model question
TASK
You have received this email from an English-speaking boy called Simon.
Hello,
I would like to get to know someone from your country and a friend has told me that you would like to practise your English. Perhaps we could email each other. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and your family? Could you suggest how we might meet sometime in the future?
Thanks,
Simon
Write your email in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.
Informal email/letter 1 – Model answer
Hello Simon,
I’m glad you’re interested in my country. As your friend said, I’d like us to email each other to help me improve your English.
Let me start by telling you a bit about myself and my family. My name’s Ivo and I live in Kutna Hora, which is about 45 minutes from Prague by car. I used to work for a medical company but now I’m learning to be a salesperson. In the future I want a job where I can travel for my work. I’ve already been to a few places in Europe but I’ve never been to an English-speaking country.
I live at home with my parents, which is convenient, as I don’t have to do much housework and my meals are cooked for me. My younger brother is studying at university. Although he is four years younger than me, we get on quite well. We both enjoy snowboarding and music.
What about you? Have you ever been to the Czech Republic? It would be great if you could come over one day and we could fix up a meeting. Why don’t you let me know your plans?
Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Ivo
(+/- 190 words)