Справочный материал "Tips for Letter Writing" ОГЭ

TASK 1

You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

I’m very busy preparing for my school exams in Literature and History. To pass them successfully, I have to remember a lot.

… What subjects have you chosen for your exams and why?... What type of exam do you prefer - oral or written? … How do you prepare for exams? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

ANSWER

Rostov-on-Don

Russia

27.05.2017

Dear Ben,

Thank you for your letter. Sorry for not writing for a long time.

I am very busy preparing for my school exams in English and Social science. I have chosen the English language because without the knowledge of the English language it is difficult to get a highly paid job. Social science is a very necessary subject too. I prefer oral exams because it is possible to express the opinion on this or that question. As for me, I prepare for the examinations differently. For English I learn words, I write essays and compositions. I also practice informal conversations. For the examination in Social science I read articles from newspapers, and I learn facts and statistics.

I’m sorry, but I'd better go and get on with my exam preparation. I hope your exams go well. I look forward to your reply.

Best wishes,

Ivan

TASK 2

You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.

…I am very busy now preparing for my exams but yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends. We saw a new film about Sherlock Holmes. You’ve probably seen it too..

… What kinds of films do you like? Where do you prefer watching films – in the cinema or at home and why? What would you make a film about if you had a chance?…

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

ANSWER

Moscow

Russia

12^th of March 2016

Dear Jim,

Thank you for your letter. I must apologize for not writing earlier, but I was busy getting ready for my exams.

I’m happy to answer your questions. I have seen the film about Sherlock Holmes too. You know, I’m fond of detective stories, that’s why I went to the cinema to watch it. I enjoy watching the films in the cinema with my friends because watching films together is much more exciting. Besides, I like the atmosphere at the cinema. If I had a chance, I would make a film about animals because I love them and want to share my feelings with others.

Hope to hear from you soon.

All the best,

Anya

TASK 1

You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

I’m very busy preparing for my school exams in Literature and History. To pass them successfully, I have to remember a lot.

… What subjects have you chosen for your exams and why?... What type of exam do you prefer - oral or written? … How do you prepare for exams? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

ANSWER

Rostov-on-Don

Russia

27.05.2017

Dear Ben,

Thank you for your letter. Sorry for not writing for a long time.

I am very busy preparing for my school exams in English and Social science. I have chosen the English language because without the knowledge of the English language it is difficult to get a highly paid job. Social science is a very necessary subject too. I prefer oral exams because it is possible to express the opinion on this or that question. As for me, I prepare for the examinations differently. For English I learn words, I write essays and compositions. I also practice informal conversations. For the examination in Social science I read articles from newspapers, and I learn facts and statistics.

I’m sorry, but I'd better go and get on with my exam preparation. I hope your exams go well. I look forward to your reply.

Best wishes,

Ivan

TASK 2

You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.

…I am very busy now preparing for my exams but yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends. We saw a new film about Sherlock Holmes. You’ve probably seen it too..

… What kinds of films do you like? Where do you prefer watching films – in the cinema or at home and why? What would you make a film about if you had a chance?…

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

ANSWER

Moscow

Russia

12^th of March 2016

Dear Jim,

Thank you for your letter. I must apologize for not writing earlier, but I was busy getting ready for my exams.

I’m happy to answer your questions. I have seen the film about Sherlock Holmes too. You know, I’m fond of detective stories, that’s why I went to the cinema to watch it. I enjoy watching the films in the cinema with my friends because watching films together is much more exciting. Besides, I like the atmosphere at the cinema. If I had a chance, I would make a film about animals because I love them and want to share my feelings with others.

Hope to hear from you soon.

All the best,

Anya

WRITING REFERENCE

A typical personal letter has a DEFENITE STRUCTURE:

1. Address and date.

2. Greeting.

3. An opening sentence with your reasons for writing.

4. Your answers to your pen-friend’s questions.

5. Closing phrase.

6. Your name.

SAMPLE

Moscow

Russia

May 29, 2017

Dear Ben,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to get a letter from you.

Ответы на 3 вопроса.

Write back soon. I look forward to your reply.

All the best,

Ann

USEFUL PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS

TO BEGIN THE LETTER:

• Thanks for you letter. It was great to get your letter and hear all your news.

• It was nice to get a letter from you.

• Thank you for your letter. Sorry for not writing for a long time as I am very busy preparing for my school exams.

• I must apologize for not writing earlier, but I was busy getting ready for my exams.

• Thanks for your last letter. I am really sorry I didn’t write back earlier, but I have just got back from my holiday.

TO END THE LETTER:

LINKING PHRASES:

• You asked me about … Well, I can say that …

• As you are interested in … I’d like to tell you that …

WRITING REFERENCE

A typical personal letter has a DEFENITE STRUCTURE:

1. Address and date.

2. Greeting.

3. An opening sentence with your reasons for writing.

4. Your answers to your pen-friend’s questions.

5. Closing phrase.

6. Your name.

SAMPLE

Moscow

Russia

May 29, 2017

Dear Ben,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to get a letter from you.

Ответы на 3 вопроса.

Write back soon. I look forward to your reply.

All the best,

Ann

USEFUL PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS

TO BEGIN THE LETTER:

• Thanks for you letter. It was great to get your letter and hear all your news.

• It was nice to get a letter from you.

• Thank you for your letter. Sorry for not writing for a long time as I am very busy preparing for my school exams.

• I must apologize for not writing earlier, but I was busy getting ready for my exams.

• Thanks for your last letter. I am really sorry I didn’t write back earlier, but I have just got back from my holiday.

TO END THE LETTER:

LINKING PHRASES:

• You asked me about … Well, I can say that …

• As you are interested in … I’d like to tell you that …