Task 37

Email Writing · Variant 6

Reply to a Pen-Friend's Letter
A teenage girl sits at a sunlit wooden table in a cosy craft workshop, surrounded by colourful handmade plush toys and art supplies, writing a letter by hand, soft natural light from a window, shallow depth of field, editorial cinematic 35mm photography, warm pastel tones
Toys & Games · Email to Judith
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 Judith:

Write an email to Judith.
In your message:

  • answer her questions;
  • ask 3 questions about the exhibition in the city hall.

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 Judith by name, thank her or comment briefly on her news.
Tap a phrase to insert it:
Hi Judith, Dear Judith, Thanks for your email! Great to hear from you! How are you doing?
0 words~1–2 sentences
Part 2 of 4 — Answers to Judith's Questions
Answer all three of Judith's questions. Give a genuine opinion on each one — develop it briefly, don't just yes/no.
Judith's questions — all 3 must be answered
Do you prefer handmade or factory-made toys, and why?
What types of toys or games are popular among teenagers in Russia?
What art activities — drawing, singing, or dancing — do you like?
Useful phrases — tap to insert:
As for handmade toys, I think that In my opinion, Personally, I prefer When it comes to popular games, Regarding art activities, I really enjoy
0 words~5–7 sentences (this is the main part)
Part 3 of 4 — Your 3 Questions
Ask Judith exactly 3 questions about the exhibition in the city hall. Use different question structures.
Ideas for what to ask about
What kind of exhibition is it?
Who is organising / taking part in the exhibition?
Are you going alone or with friends?
How long will the exhibition last?
Is there an entrance fee?
Question starters — tap to insert:
By the way, what I was wondering, Are you going How long will it Who else is going What kind of art Is it free to enter
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