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4 Write one more question for each topic Lorenzo did 7 Which exchange students in Group 2 are good for the
not ask Joe about. students in Group 1?
What’s your favourite food? Group 1
1 I can’t stand vampire fi lms, but I often watch real-life
5 In pairs, exchange your questions from Exercise 4.
programmes on TV.
Answer your partner’s questions.
2 I like all music, but I prefer old bands.
My favourite food is pizza with lots of cheese!
3 I play the piano and I really like classical music.
6 Complete the WRITING FOCUS with examples from 4 I don’t like going out. I like staying at home and
Joe’s and Lorenzo’s emails. reading books.
5 I go out with my friends every day after school.
WRITING FOCUS Group 2
An informal email A I spend a lot of time with my friends. We go to cafés and
• Start the email with: the cinema.

Dear or Hi + the person’s name B I love old music like Mozart and Beethoven.
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• Use contractions: C I enjoy watching DVDs. I especially like fi lms about real
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I am = It is = people.
• Use phrases at the beginning of the email: D I like relaxing at home on my own.

E I prefer music from the 1960s, like my gran’s old Beatles’
I’m (your exchange partner).
records!
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Thank you/Thanks for your .

• Ask questions: 8 Read the email from Lucy, an exchange student.
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What ? Do you ? Then write a reply of about 100 words, answering
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Lucy's questions.
• Use phrases at the end of the email:

Write soon. Say hello to (your parents).
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Have a . 8 soon / in October. To:
From: Lucy
• Finish the email with:

Hi!

9 Regards , All the ,
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Bye for now, I’m a student at Marwell High School in England and I’m
Love, (if you are writing to a good friend) your exchange student! Write to me and tell me about
yourself. How old are you? What are you interested in?
What’s a typical schoolday like at your school? What
would you like to know about me?
9 Check.
✓ Have you answered all Lucy’s questions?
✓ Have you given some examples?
✓ Have you started and fi nished your email correctly?
✓ Have you used some phrases from the WRITING FOCUS?
✓ Have you used the Present Simple correctly?

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