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.li. Read the letter. What two birthday presents did Connor r,| Put what Connor says in the correct paragraph in the chart
get? Choose from the items in the photos below. below, and in the correct order.
a He says he enioyed his birthday.
b He says what one of his friends gave him.
c He thanks his uncte for the present.
d He says what he did on his birthday.
e He thanl<s his uncle again for the present.
f He gives his opinion of his uncte's present.
g He says when he uses his uncte's present.
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1 Begin with Dearthen add the name of the recipient.
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Dear Uncle Harry, 2 Ask how the person you are writing to is or express
I hope your hope that he/she is we[[ e.g. How are you? or
1ou arp wpll. ThanKs so much for tha Dreionls
1ou seni me for m1 birthday. I love them - thov,ra I hope you are well.
brillian'tl trlhen I \^rag openinq them I thouqht .thav 3 You are allowed to use short forms (e.g. it's, you're,
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evarl da1 before schoo\ and I rocyon l'm stronoor 4 Put one of the fottowing expressions at the end of the
alraadl. M1- dad told mo -that using vlgiqhis a i qood letter: loye, Lots of love, Bestwishes, Bye for now.
wa1 io get fit too. Malba shou[d buil eoma f# nirl Then sign it with your name.
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5 l.f, after having finished the Ietter, you need to
add something, do it in post scriptum. Start a new
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the garden and loads of friands came round.lt wae a
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locat g1m. Read the writing strategy. Answer the questions about
Connor's letter.
1 What phrases does he use to open and close his [etter?
2 Which four different contractions does he use?
Lo'ts of lova.
3 What information does he add after his name?
Lonnor
You have just received a birthday present in the post
?i Mum andDatd eond-thoir lovo.too.
from your English friend. Write a letter (120-150 words)
to your friend.
:li Find informal words and phrases in the letter that mean: . Thanl< your friend for the gift.
1 thank you 4 lots of . Say why you [il<e the gift and how you use it.
2 very good 5 fun . Say what happened on your birthday.
3 lthink 6 best friend . Tell your friend what other presents you received.

Rewrite these sentences in a more informat styte.
1 I think my best friend is fun.
2 Thank you for the book. lt's very good.
3 I got lots of very good presents for my birthday.
4 I think there are lots of very good ptaces to visit
near here.
5 Thank you for inviting me to your party. lt was fun!
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