Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 15

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
Two teenagers with backpacks hiking on a mountain trail surrounded by pine forest, dramatic alpine landscape stretching into misty peaks in the background, golden afternoon sunlight filtering through the trees, editorial cinematic 35mm film photography, wide angle, natural muted tones
Hiking · Email to Sam
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 Sam:

Write an email to Sam.
In your message:

  • answer her questions;
  • ask 3 questions about the competition.

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 Sam by name, thank her or comment briefly on her news.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Sam, Dear Sam, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Sam's Questions
Answer all three of Sam's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Sam's questions — all 3 must be answered
How often do you go on trips with your friends, if at all?
Are hiking trips popular with teens in your region, why, or why not?
Where would you like to go together with your friends?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for going on trips, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I believe When it comes to hiking, Regarding trips with friends, I would really love to visit
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Sam exactly 3 questions about her brother's chess competition. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
What level / type of competition was it?
How long has her brother been playing chess?
What prize did he win?
How many participants were there?
Will he take part in more competitions?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, what I was wondering, How long has he What prize did he How many players Is he planning to Was it a local or
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