This is a part of a letter you received from your pen friend. Write your letter in reply.

“I’ve decided that I’d like to learn to play tennis. I know you’ve been playing for years so I wondered what ad vice you could give me – I really have no idea!”

Dear Sam,

Hi. How are you? Thanks for your letter. I was glad to hear you are thinking of taking up tennis and here's the advice you asked for.

Firstly if I were you, I would see if there is a local tennis club in your area and become a member. Alternatively, perhaps you know someone who can give you some free tuition? Have you thought about seeing if the local library has a useful 'how-to' guide? This would help you get started.

Next, you don't have to worry about a tennis outfit. Your ordinary trainers and a tracksuit will do. As for equipment, a tennis racquet and a few balls will be enough. You should stick to a budget of no more than £75 in case you change your mind later.

Well, I hope my advice will be of some help to you. Write back and let me know how you get on.

Love,

Emma

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Making suggestions

Plan

Introduction

Para 1: mention the problem(s)/cause(s)/ effect(s)

Main body

Paras 2, 3, 4: suggestions/recommendations/advice and the expected results of each suggestion

Conclusion

Para 5: summarise points mentioned in the main body, encourage the reader to take action, etc.

This is a part of a letter you received from you pen-friend. Write your answer.

“My cousin and I are planning to visit your country at the end of July for a short holiday. I’d like your advice about the best way for us to make the most of our five or six days there – where to go, what to see and do, and so on. Please write and tell me what you suggest.”

Dear Susie,

Thanks for your letter. It's great to hear that you and your cousin are coming to my country. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time and I have a few suggestions that I hope you'll like.

There is plenty to see and do in England. I think you should definitely go to London, as it's the capital city and is full of exciting places to visit.

If I were you, I'd visit the Tower of London. Then, you could learn about English history. Another suggestion is to go to Madame Tussaud's and see all the wax figures. This would mean that you could have a wonderful time and feel as if you are meeting lots of famous people! Why not visit the West End and see a musical? Then you could learn something about English culture and practise the language.

I hope these suggestions are helpful. I'm sure that, whatever you do in England, you'll have a brilliant holiday. Write and tell me all about it!

Yours,

Тara

Your class is going to take part in a student exchange programme next month. Your teacher has asked each student to write a composition suggesting activities which their foreign exchange students can do in their free time in your neighbourhood. Write your composition.

We are all aware that our foreign exchange students will be arriving next month and we are all looking forward to entertaining them. The question is: what are they going to do during their free time in our neighbourhood? I believe that the suggestions below will give us all some good ideas.

First of all, I think it would be a good idea for our foreign exchange students to take a walk in the forest. This would mean that they would have the opportunity to see the beauty of the English countryside.

Another suggestion would be to advise our exchange students to visit the local shops and cafes. In this way, they would be able to buy souvenirs or gifts, practise English by shopping and ordering food and they would also have the chance to sample English cuisine.

Finally, I suggest that our exchange students go to the cinema. The result of this would be that they would be entertained while practicing their English at the same time.

Taking part in a foreign exchange will be a wonderful experience. Let’s make the most of it, and help our exchange students to do the same!

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