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Anyway, I`m writing to tell you about my

summer in Cornwell…
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Thanks for your letter. I must apologize for not

writing earlier.

Dear Mary
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Where were you in summer? You enjoyed your holidays,

didn` t you? I wonder if you made any new friends there?

Well, I must go and get on with my work.

Madrid

Spain

Clara

21/09/2009

Love,

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Thanks for your letter. I`m glad you`re going to visit Russia.

The weather in summer is usually hot, so I don` t think you `ll

need lots of warm clothes. However, you`d better take a jacket.

Can`t wait to see you.

In your letter you asked me about the life in a big city.

As for me, I enjoy living in Moscow as there are lots of parks

and cosy cafes, museums and galleries. In the evening I go

for a walk with my friends, and at weekends we go to the

theatre or cinema.

I`d better go now as I have to do my homework-boring!

Lots of love,

Rita

Dear Jane,

Have you got any museums in your town? Are they free for

students? Are there sports facilities?

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Thanks for your letter. I`m glad you`re going to visit Russia.

The weather in summer is usually hot, so I don` t think you `ll

need lots of warm clothes. However, you`d better take a jacket.

Can`t wait to see you.

In your letter you asked me about the life in a big city.

As for me, I enjoy living in Moscow as there are lots of parks

and cosy cafes, museums and galleries. In the evening I go

for a walk with my friends, and at weekends we go to the

theatre or cinema.

I`d better go now as I have to do my homework-boring!

Lots of love,

Rita

Dear Jane,

Have you got any museums in your town? Are they free for

students? Are there sports facilities?

SORT INTO CATIGORIES
I was so surprised to hear…

I really should have written earlier.

We must try and meet soon.

I must go and get on with my work.

Cheers,

Get in touch soon.

I can` t wait to hear from you.

All the best,

Write soon.

With love,

Sorry for not writing for so long.

I was so surprised to

hear…

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We must try and meet

soon.

I really should have

written earlier.

I must go and get on

with my work.

Cheers,

Get in touch soon.

All the best,

Write soon.

I can` t wait to hear from

you.

Sorry for not writing for

so long.

With love,


London, UK



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September 2008

Dear Rob,

Thank you for your letter. I am very glad to receive it. I am glad you

managed to talk to Sam. Please give my best regards to him.

You asked me about technology. I have got a new mobile. It has got

a camera, so I am taking a lot of pictures at the moment. I have also

got a computer but I use it mainly for surfing the Net. Of course, we

have got things like a TV, a DVD player and a music centre. My parents

usually watch TV whereas my brother spends hours playing computer

games.

I am glad you have made such progress in chess. Is it difficult to learn

how to play it? Will I be able to do it on my own? How can I get

started?

I have got to go now as I am helping my father in the garage.

All the best,

Andrew
FORMAL OR INFORMAL?
London, UK



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September 2008

Dear Rob,

Thank you for your letter. I `m very glad to get it . I`m glad you

managed to talk to Sam. Please give my best regards to him.

Well, you asked me about technology. I`ve got a new mobile. It`s got

a camera, so I`m taking a lot of pictures at the moment. I`ve also

got a computer but I use it mainly for surfing the Net. Course, we

have got things like a TV, a DVD player and a music centre. My parents

usually watch TV while my brother spends hours playing computer

games.

I am glad you have made such progress in chess. Is it difficult to learn

how to play it? Do you think I`ll be able to do it on my own? How can I

get started?

I have got to go now as I am helping my father in the garage.

All the best,

Andrew

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September 2007

Dear Sonia,

Thanks for your letter. I`m glad Lora still remembers me. I`m

fine ______ I`ve been really busy. You know what it`s like

when you`ve got exams, don` t you?

___________ , I`ll try to answer your questions about the

trip. Get Mum and Dad ________ you like. They love sweet

things, ________ some Belgian chocolate would be great.

It is difficult to say what sort of clothes to bring ______ _

the weather is so unpredictable these days. I`d bring summer

clothes ______ with a couple of jumpers.

I`ve also got some questions. Where`d you like to go in

London?

I guess you haven`t yet been to Barbican Center, have you?

Shall I buy tickets for a play there?

______, I really must go now ______ I`ve got my aerobics

class. Send me your flight detailes when you know them.

Take care,

Suzanne

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Madrid,

Spain

Anna Lopez

Dear friend,

Look forward to seeing you soon! I would like

to write about my news.

First, I am not living with my parents anymore.

Second, I`ve just got a pay increase at work. I

was really surprised because I`ve only been

working there for six months. Third, I went to

a party last week. It was great!

Sorry, I must go and get on with my work.

It was great to hear from you again.

Yours sincerely, Anna
Spot the mistakes
Dear Jane,

Madrid

So, what`s new? I am not living with my

parents anymore. What else? I`ve just got a

pay increase at work. How does it sound to

you? I was really surprised because I`ve only

been working there for six months.

Well, I went to a party last week. It was

great!

Sorry, I must go and get on with my work.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Love,

Anna