2. What kind of linking words are the underlined words in the text? When, because, so that, first, also, but, finally, such as, as addition contrast example purpose reason time also but such as so that because when as finallyfirst

3. Find three examples of informal linking words at the beginning of sentences. anyway so well

4. Dear Sonia How are you ？ Very well, I hope. I’m sure my dog remembers going for walks in the park with you – he barks when say your name! Anyway, I’m writing because there’s only a month to go before I come to visit you. Maybe you can give me some advice so that I’m fully prepared. First,what sort of present should I bring for your parents? I’d also like to buy you a CD. So can you help me out ? I know you like Queen, but I don’t know which records you’ve got. Finally, what sort of clothes shall I bring? Will we be going anywhere special such as a party? Shall I bring anything formal? Well, I have to go now as I’ve got to study for a maths exam. Please write back soon and let me know. I’m really looking forward to coming!, Lots of love Suzanne Greeting Introduction An excuse to finish the letter Reason for writing Signing off comma 20 th June Date

5. Say hello, ask a few personal questions and /or make a few chatty comments Introduction For example: How are you ? Did you pass the exam? I hope so. The weather here is really bad at the moment. Last week I went to …

6. State your main reason for writing. Reason for writing For example: Anyway, I’m writing to …

7. Finish the letter with an excuse to stop writing. An excuse to finish the letter For example: Well, I have to go now because …

8. Say goodbye and sign your name. Signing off For example: See you soon / Write back soon Lots of love, (signature)

9. Dear Sonia, How are you ？ Very well, I hope. I’m sure my dog remembers going for walks in the park with you – he barks when say your name! Anyway, I’m writing because there’s only a month to go before I come to visit you. Maybe you can give me some advice so that I’m fully prepared. First,what sort of present should I bring for your parents? I’d also like to buy you a CD. So can you help me out ? I know you like Queen, but I don’t know which records you’ve got. Finally, what sort of clothes shall I bring? Will we be going anywhere special such as a party? Shall I bring anything formal? Well, I have to go now as I’ve got to study for a maths exam. Please write back soon and let me know. I’m really looking forward to coming! Lots of love Suzanne

10. Writing a letter to an exchange partner, giving him / her advice about coming to your country.

11. 你身体好吗 ? 我希望是非常好. Useful expressions How are you ? Very well, I hope. Introduction 我们已经很长时间没有见面了呢. We haven’t seen each other for a long time. 你还记得我们在一起的日子吗 ? Do you remember the days that we spent together?

12. Reason for writing 我给你写信是因为想给你提一些建议以便 你能做充分的准备. Anyway, I’m writing because I want to give you some advice so that you can make a full preparation. 我们这的天气很热, 所以你应该带些夏季的衣 服. You can take some summer cloth as it is very hot. 我会带你去参观农家院. I will take you to visit the farm house.

13. An excuse to finishthe letter 好了, 我现在为了期末考试要去学习了. Well, I have to go now as I’ve got to study for the final examination. 请尽快回信. 我期盼着你的到来. Please write back soon. I’m really looking forward to your coming.

14. Who Your exchange partner

15. What Give your useful advice to your exchange partner

16. Writing a letter Revising your own letter Peer-editing

17. QuestionsYour evaluation 评价人 Does the letter have clear ideas? Yes So-so No Does the letter have good layout? Yes No How is the language? Excellent Good Acceptable How is the handwriting? Excellent Good Acceptable Underline any words,expressions or phrases you like. Evaluation ( 评价） √ √ √ √

18. Homework Please polish your letters and send them to your friends.