Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 16

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
A teenage girl browses a festively decorated Christmas market, colourful gift boxes and wrapped presents stacked on wooden stalls, warm fairy lights glowing overhead, shoppers in winter coats in the background, shallow depth of field, editorial cinematic 35mm film photography, warm golden tones
Christmas Presents · Email to Molly
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 Molly:

Write an email to Molly.
In your message:

  • answer her questions;
  • ask 3 questions about the place her parents went to.

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 Molly by name, thank her or comment briefly on her exciting news about Christmas shopping.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Molly, Dear Molly, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Molly's Questions
Answer all three of Molly's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Molly's questions — all 3 must be answered
What do Russian teenagers buy as presents?
What are the advantages of shopping right before holidays?
Do you prefer to get practical or decorative presents, and why?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for presents, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I prefer When it comes to shopping, One big advantage is I'd rather get a practical gift because
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Molly exactly 3 questions about the place her parents went to on holiday. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
Where exactly did her parents go?
What did they do / see there?
How long did they stay?
What was the weather like?
Would Molly like to visit that place too?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, where I was wondering, Have they ever How long did they stay What did they do What was the weather like Would you like to go there
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