Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 12

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
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Costume Parties · Email to Catherine
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 Catherine:

Write an email to Catherine.
In your message:

  • answer her questions;
  • ask 3 questions about the chemistry test.

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 Catherine by name, thank her or comment briefly on her news.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Catherine, Dear Catherine, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Catherine's Questions
Answer all three of Catherine's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Catherine's questions — all 3 must be answered
Have you ever been to a costume party?
What costume will you wear if you are invited to this kind of party?
Who can help you to make it?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
Actually, I have never been to Yes, I once went to If I were invited, I would probably wear As for making it, My mum / friend could help me I think I would choose
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Catherine exactly 3 questions about her chemistry test. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
What topics were covered in the test?
How difficult was it?
How long did the test last?
Did she prepare well for it?
What result does she expect?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, what I was wondering, How difficult was Did you manage to How long did it take What topics did you have to Are you happy with
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