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D Read the example letter. Did Kirk include any Read the example letter again and answer these
I similar responses to the ones you and your questions.
partner talked about?
1 Does Kirk respond to all of Robbie's letter?
2 Does he copy large parts of Robbie's letter?
3 Does Kirk write in an appropriate style?
Bobbie,
it's iijooj to hear from 40м. Match 1-5 with a-e to complete the plan that Kirk
made before writing the letter in B.
eyci-hug news! x've always w^n+e^ to live
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mt Cbmtrys\de. You'll be <5tble to cycle around
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р>и+ м у -traffic and camp o at a t n\c)lnt. x t will □
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t ktjcta ff □
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IV+worry а\>ьa t vna\c\nc) new friends. You've □
Signing off
alvwys been very popular. Why don't you see if
there's a local foo+ball te^№ or yoatfo club?
Accept the invitation, ask about the date, agree to be
Wi love to come to уоиг p a rty, x t will be q re a t fun. DJ
iW of course x 'd I£>ve to be the P d ! i'll brino) lo+s Bye for now, Kirk
of different-types of vnusie so everyone can Have a Suggest things Robbie can do to find new friends.
ifoi time.-flave уои decided on a date y e t 7 Say good things about the move to make him feel
Dye for now, better.
Brlc Hi Robbie, It's good to hear...
G Read the Exam Close-up. Then complete the Useful
Expressions with the words below.
Useful Expressions
1 __ Accepting / Rejecting invitations
Responding to news
I were you, I'd/1 wouldn't... Making suggestions
Why don't you...?
1 How What about...? H Now complete the Exam Task. Remember to make a
plan before you start.
2 __
I'd love to come ...
indefinitely be there. Exam
I lb sorry, I can't make it.
Using informal language
Unfortunately, I won't be able to come.
• In the exam, your letters will always need to be
w .________________________ informal so remember to use friendly expressions
What exciting / sad / great... news! and informal language.
J I'm really pleased for / proud of you. • Try to use contractions and include useful
expressions we usually use in informal letters and
I It'll be fun / great...!
emails.

t Exam Task

This is part of a letter you receive
from an Australian friend.

I start at my new school after the
holidays. I don't know anyone
there. Do you think I'll get on with
everyone? How can I make new
friends?

Now write a letter to your friend
giving some advice. ( 1 0 0 words)
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