Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 11

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
High school students celebrate graduation at an elegant end-of-year dance party in a decorated school hall, colourful balloons and fairy lights overhead, students in formal attire laughing and dancing, soft warm bokeh background, editorial cinematic 35mm film photography, golden hour tones
Graduation Party · Email to Wendy
Personal Email · 100–140 words · Answer + 3 Questions
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Task 37

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Wendy:

Write an email to Wendy.
In your message:

  • answer her questions;
  • ask 3 questions about celebrating her graduation with the family.

Write 100–140 words.
Remember the rules of email writing.

100–140 words
Total words
0
Target: 100–140 words across all parts
Part 1 of 4 — Greeting & Opening
Start the email. Address Wendy by name, thank her or comment briefly on her exciting news.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Wendy, Dear Wendy, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How exciting about your graduation!
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Wendy's Questions
Answer all three of Wendy's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Wendy's questions — all 3 must be answered
What kind of a graduation party are you going to have?
Is it held at school?
Do parents attend these parties, why or why not?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for our graduation party, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I believe When it comes to parents attending, Regarding the venue, It is usually held
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Wendy exactly 3 questions about celebrating her graduation with the family. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
Where are you planning to celebrate with the family?
Who will come to the family celebration?
Have you already planned any special activities?
Will you receive any special gifts from your family?
How long will the family celebration last?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, where I was wondering, Have you already Who is going to Will your whole family What special plans do you have Are you expecting any
0 wordsexactly 3 questions
Part 4 of 4 — Sign-off
Close the email properly. Add a short closing line and sign with your name.
Closing phrases — tap to insert:
Write back soon! Looking forward to your reply, Hope to hear from you soon. Take care, Best wishes, Your friend,
0 words~2–3 lines
Vocabulary — key words & phrases