Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 2

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
An open vintage book of Russian poetry with handwritten annotations lies on a mahogany desk beside a steaming cup of tea, a quill pen resting on yellowed pages, soft candlelight casting long shadows, a blurred bookshelf in the background, editorial cinematic 35mm film photography, warm amber and sepia tones
Russian People & Poetry · Email to Rachel
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 Rachel:

Write an email to Rachel.
In your message:

  • answer her questions;
  • ask 3 questions about cooking with friends.

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 Rachel by name, thank her or comment briefly on her news about Pushkin.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Rachel, Dear Rachel, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Rachel's Questions
Answer all three of Rachel's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Rachel's questions — all 3 must be answered
Do you think Pushkin is still the most-read Russian poet?
Which famous Russian person do you admire most, and why?
Do you believe that famous people have to be role models? Why, or why not?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for Pushkin, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I believe The Russian person I admire most is Regarding role models, I'm not sure that famous people should
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Rachel exactly 3 questions about cooking a new recipe with her friends. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
What recipe did they try?
How long did it take to cook?
Was it the first time they cooked together?
Did anything go wrong while cooking?
How often does she cook with friends?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, what I was wondering, Have you ever How long did it take Did anything go wrong What recipe did you How often do you cook
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