Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 19

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
A vibrant outdoor music festival at dusk, a large crowd of teenagers in front of an illuminated stage, colourful stage lights cutting through the golden evening sky, performers silhouetted against dramatic backlighting, festivalgoers holding phones up, lush green field stretching to the horizon, editorial cinematic 35mm film photography, warm saturated tones
Music Festivals · Email to Harry
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 Harry:

Write an email to Harry.
In your message:

  • answer his questions;
  • ask 3 questions about the hiking trip.

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 Harry by name, thank him or comment briefly on his news.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Harry, Dear Harry, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Harry's Questions
Answer all three of Harry's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Harry's questions — all 3 must be answered
Are music festivals popular with Russian teenagers? Why, or why not?
What music events are held in your region, if any at all?
What music event would you like to attend or take part in?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for music festivals, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I believe When it comes to music events, In our region, I would love to attend
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Harry exactly 3 questions about his hiking trip with his family. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
Where did they go hiking?
How long did the trip last?
Who went on the trip with him?
What did they see or do on the hike?
Was it his first hiking trip?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, where I was wondering, Have you ever How long did the trip Who else went with you What did you see on Are you planning to go
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