Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 14

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
A teenage photographer kneels in golden hour light, camera raised to eye, shooting an urban street scene with warm bokeh in the background, film grain texture, shallow depth of field, editorial cinematic 35mm photography, rich amber and teal tones, journalistic mood
Photography · Email to Mike
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 Mike:

Write an email to Mike.
In your message:

  • answer his questions;
  • ask 3 questions about the present.

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 Mike by name, thank him or comment briefly on his news.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Mike, Dear Mike, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Mike's Questions
Answer all three of Mike's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Mike's questions — all 3 must be answered
What is your attitude to photography?
Is it a popular hobby in your region? Why, or why not?
What new hobby would you like to take up in the future?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for photography, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I believe When it comes to hobbies, Photography is quite popular here In the future, I'd love to try
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Mike exactly 3 questions about the present he bought for his sister's birthday. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
What did he buy as a present?
Where did he buy it / how much did it cost?
How old is his sister turning?
Does his sister know about the present yet?
Is there going to be a birthday party?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, what I was wondering, How old is Where did you buy Does your sister know Are you planning a party What kind of present did you
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