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Unit 3 Family and friends
writing messages • writing skill contractions
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Writing messages 2 Writing skill contractions

1 Match the descriptions (1–3) with the a Underline four contractions in the messages in
messages (a–c). Exercise 1.
1 a thank you message b Underline the contractions in these sentences.
2 a congratulations message Write the missing letter.
3 an invitation 1 I’m Australian. a
a 2 She’s French.
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Congratulations on your graduation, Satoru! 3 It isn’t my birthday.
4 What’s your name?
Well done. We’re very happy for you. 5 It’s beautiful.

Maya and Enrique 6 Where’s this?
7 They’re my friends.
8 When’s the party?
b Hi. I’m 30 on Thursday. Come to c Rewrite these messages. Use contractions.
www.english0905.com c 2 is 21. Her party is on Saturday.
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my party! It’s at my house.
Karin’s birthday is on Friday. She

Hi. I am in London with my
brother. It is his birthday today.
Where are you? Call me!
Hi Jing,
Thank you for the flowers! They’re beautiful.
Best wishes, 3
Hi. What is Riko’s address? Is it
Samran and Sukanya
number five or seven? Thanks.

4 Ingrid and Karl’s wedding is in

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June. What is Karl’s last name?

3 Choose two things below. Write one message
to a friend and one message to family. Use
contractions.
• a thank you message
• a congratulations message
• an invitation
• a birthday greeting

4 Read the messages. Check the contractions.
5 Work in pairs. Compare your messages with
your partner’s.

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