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2 Study the organisation and language features.

1 Summarise the email in the table.

Paragraph Main idea Detail

1 main purpose for the trip

2 other plans for the trip

3 transport

4 final thoughts

2 Underline the words and phrases used to express emotion in the email. Then complete the
sentences below.

It is .
It is an amazing sight.
I’m amazed.

I can’t believe it.
... is almost unbelievable. It’s hard .
It’s an story.

3 Use the tables above to help you write a travel plan. Then follow the steps
below.
1 Pretend you are Xiao Li and reply to Richard’s email.

2 Exchange drafts. Assess each other’s work according to the checklist.

Is there a clear purpose for the trip?
Does each paragraph have a clear main idea?
Does the writer use the present continuous tense for future plans?

Does the writer use commas, stops, and question marks correctly?
Are all the words spelt correctly?
Are all the proper nouns capitalised?

3 Revise your draft according to your partner’s comments.

4 Put up your email in the classroom or read it to the class.

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