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Writing

An email

• I can write an email.

1 2.12 Read and listen. Answer the questions.

1 What is Sam’s favourite sport?
2 Why does she like it?
3 What equipment does she need?
4 How often does she do it?

To: Lucas
From: Sam
Subject: My favourite sport
Hi! I’m Sam and I’m from Biarritz, in France. My favourite
sport is surfing. Why do I like it so much? There are two
reasons. Firstly, I live near the sea, so I love all water sports.
Secondly, surfing is an exciting sport! My mum says it’s
dangerous and difficult but I think it’s amazing!
You need a wetsuit and a surfboard. A good surfboard costs
more than €400, so surfing is expensive. You can borrow a
board from a friend and of course, that’s free! 3 In 40 – 60 words, write an email
I usually go surfing at the weekend with my friends. about your favourite sport.
However, we aren’t surfing at the moment because Follow these steps.
we’ve got exams next week!

Writing an email
Language

so Step 1 Plan
Use so to give consequences. Make notes under three headings:
E.g. Firstly, I live near the sea, so I love all water 1 What’s your favourite sport? Why?
Victoria Education and Training JSC − victoria.vn−
sports. A good surfboard costs more than €400, 2 What equipment do you need?
so surfing is expensive. 3 How often / When do you do your
favourite sport?

Step 2 Write
2 Match the sentences halves then rewrite Write a first draft. Organise your
them with so. writing in three paragraphs. Use your
E.g. I live near the beach, so I love all water sports. notes from Step 1 and the email on this
page to help you.
1 I live near the beach a he’s teaching me to play.
Step 3 Check
2 I can’t throw or catch a ball b I like athletics.
Check your work. Try to include so and
3 I’m good at running c I’m in the school adjectives of opinion.
swimming team.
Step 4 Write
4 My dad is good at tennis d I often go skiing.
Write your final copy and hand in
5 I love swimming e I love all water sports. your work.
6 We live near the mountains f I don’t like basketball.

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