Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 18

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
A teenage rider on a chestnut horse cantering through a sunlit countryside field, golden hour light, riding helmet and jacket, green rolling hills in the background, shallow depth of field, editorial cinematic 35mm film photography, warm natural tones
Horse Riding · Email to Dave
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 Dave:

Write an email to Dave.
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 Dave by name, thank him or comment briefly on his news.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Dave, Dear Dave, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Dave's Questions
Answer all three of Dave's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Dave's questions — all 3 must be answered
What is your attitude to horse riding?
Is it a popular hobby in your region? Why, or why not?
What hobbies are popular with teens in your region?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for horse riding, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I believe When it comes to hobbies, As for popular hobbies, I'm not sure that
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Dave exactly 3 questions about the present he bought for his friend's birthday. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
What did he buy as a present?
How much did it cost?
Where did he buy it?
Does he think his friend will like it?
When is his friend's birthday?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, what I was wondering, Have you already Where did you buy Do you think your friend will How much did it cost When is your friend's birthday
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