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Unit 9 Past events
writing an email • writing skill expressions in emails
I’m sorry! www.english0905.com

Writing an email 3 Writing skill expressions in emails

1 Read the emails (1–3). Which email is number 3 a Look at the expressions in the emails in
a reply to? Exercise 1. Complete the chart.

2 Read the emails again. Answer the questions. Starting an email Ending an email
a Who is Ana’s university teacher? Dear Best wishes

b Who is Ana’s friend?
c What is the reason for Ana’s emails?
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1 b Which expressions are best for emails to
Hi Zainab, friends? Which expressions are best for work or
I’m very sorry about yesterday. I stayed formal emails?
in bed all day because I’m not well at the c Complete the emails with expressions from the
moment. chart in Exercise 3a. There is more than one
Do you want to arrange a new time to meet? option.
All the best, 1 I’m very sorry I wasn’t in the office yesterday.
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Ana
Mr. Bruni,

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My assignment for week 7 is attached.
Carlos Morales
I apologize for the delay. I was sick last week.
Best wishes,
Ana Pires
Samran,

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I hope so.
Hi Ana,
,

Don’t worry about it! We can meet next I’m sorry I wasn’t at your party. Was it fun?
Joan
week in town.
I’m sorry you’re not well.
Love, 4 Write two emails with a maximum of 25 words
Zainab each. Use these ideas. Check your expressions.
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• You missed an online class because there
was no internet connection. Apologize to
your teacher.
• You mailed a birthday card late because the
post office was closed. Apologize to your
uncle.

5 Work as a class. Exchange emails with two
classmates. Write a short reply to the emails
you receive.

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