Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 4

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
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Environmental Issues · Email to Olivia
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 Olivia:

Write an email to Olivia.
In your message:

  • answer her questions;
  • ask 3 questions about the bike ride.

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 Olivia by name, thank her or comment briefly on her news.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Olivia, Dear Olivia, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Olivia's Questions
Answer all three of Olivia's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Olivia's questions — all 3 must be answered
Do you think recycling is the most effective way to reduce waste?
Which environmental problem do you think needs the most attention, and why?
How can an individual help to protect our planet?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for recycling, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I believe When it comes to environmental problems, The most urgent issue is Each of us can make a difference by
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Olivia exactly 3 questions about her bike ride with friends. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
Where did they go for the bike ride?
How far did they cycle?
Who went on the bike ride with her?
What was the weather like?
Has she ever done a long bike ride before?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, where I was wondering, Have you ever How far did you Who else came along What was the weather like Are you planning another ride
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