Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 5

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
A teenager swims in a clear turquoise outdoor pool near the seaside, goggles pushed up on forehead, a sandy beach and sparkling ocean visible in the background, golden afternoon sunlight reflecting off the water, a towel and sunscreen on a poolside chair, editorial cinematic 35mm film photography, warm coastal tones of blue aqua and sandy gold
Swimming · Email to Helga
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 Helga:

Write an email to Helga.
In your message:

  • answer her questions;
  • ask 3 questions about the ecological project.

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 Helga by name, thank her or comment briefly on her news.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Helga, Dear Helga, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Helga's Questions
Answer all three of Helga's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Helga's questions — all 3 must be answered
Is swimming a popular sport among young people in your region?
Do you prefer to go swimming inside or outside, and why?
How and when did you learn to swim?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for swimming in my region, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I prefer When it comes to swimming outside, I learnt to swim when I was My parents taught me to swim
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Helga exactly 3 questions about her ecological project. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
What was the aim of the ecological project?
Where did the project take place?
How many people took part in it?
What exactly did she do during the project?
Has she taken part in similar projects before?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, what I was wondering, Have you ever How many people Where did the project What was the main goal of Are you going to join
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