Writing For Cambridge KET and PET Exam

PREPARATION FOR CAMBRIDGE EXAMS
Writing for KET exam - Part 9 (email, note, card,

message, postcard)
By: Jhonny Tapia
The basics:
Tips and hints: It is important to read carefully all what is being
asked. To get a good mark, you MUST write responding to the three
prompts on the guided writing. You must write at least 25 words.
Dont forget to write both greeting and signature at the beginning
and end of the message/note/email/postcard. Begin and end your
message correctly.
Remember it is just a short reply, so dont add unnecessary details,
what is being stated on the instruction. Youve got to take up to 15
minutes to write your answer. Whoever trying to get over this section
MUST know how to use in a real context past, present and future
tenses. Preparing, planning, writing and checking are a must before
you get started with writing.
If you know the answer for these questions then you are ready to
succeed in Cambridge KEY. What do you have to do in this task? How
many questions do you have to answer? What are the questions? How
many words should you write? Where do you write your answer in
the exam? What is the estimate time limit you should spend writing?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling after writing? Have you
used capital letters and full stops as proper as it is?
Greetings Signatures
Hi Peter! Take care so much,
Dearest Luke, Bye for now,
Hello Ann, Best wishes,
Dear Mathew, All my love,
Till next time!
DONT WRITE: Yours,
Dear cousin, Regards,
Dear brother, Your friend,
Dear friend, All the best,
Lots of kisses,
So long!
See you soon,
Write back soon,
See you later,
Thank you!
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Write 25 35 words. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

You saw a TV programme that you liked a lot. Write an email to your
English friend, Sakura.
Say: Where you watched the programme
Who you watched the programme with
Why you liked the programme
(Your name)
Till next time,
I watched it with .I enjoyed it a lot because.and
I watched a great TV programme
Hi Sakura,
You went to a party. Write a message about it to your friend, Alison.
Say: When you went to the party.

Where the party was.
Why you enjoyed the party.
Write your message now.

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You must meet your friend, Joe, by tomorrow evening.

You want to borrow his history book.
Say: Why you want to meet him.

When you want to meet him.
Where you want to meet him.
Write a note to your friend.
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Read the note from your English friend, Mark.
Ive just been to a nice restaurant in my town with my family.

Whats your favourite place to eat in your town? Who do you
go with?
What do you eat there?
Write a note to Mark and answer the questions.
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You have been invited to a barbecue next Sunday.

Write an email to your English friend, Valerie.
Say: Why you will be late.

What time you will get there.
What food you will bring.
Write an email now.
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Yesterday you left your friends book on the bus when you
went home.
Write a note to her.
Say: What you lost.

When and where you lost it.
That you want to replace it.
Write a message to her now.
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You have travelled to a welcoming city for vacations last

October.
Write a postcard to your friend, Annie.
Say: What the weather was like.

What things you saw.
The most unforgettable activity you did there.
Write your postcard now.
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You are inviting a friend to an amusement park tomorrow.

Write a message to him.
Say: Where the amusement park is.

How much money he should take.
Who else invite.
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You have lost your mp3 player. Write a notice to put on the wall
of your high school.
Say: Where you lost your mp3 player.

What your mp3 looks like and how to return it to you.
Write your notice now.

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Your English friend, Roger, has got a digital camera.

Youd like to use it. Write and email to him.
Ask if you can use his camera.

Say why you need his camera.
Ask when you can collect his camera.
Write an email now.

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You have left your watch at your friend Peters house. Write a
note to him.
Ask him: If he had found it.

When you can go.
What time are you free to get it.
Write your note now.

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You went to a party. Write a message about it to your friend,

Alison.
Say: When you went to the party.
Where the party was.
Why you enjoyed the party.

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You want to visit the science museum soon.

Write a message to your friend, Sam.
Say: Where you want to go.

Which day to go.
How you can go to the museum.

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You bought brand-new clothes last week and you want to tell a
friend about it.
Write a message to your friend.
Say: Where exactly you bought it.

How much you paid for it.
Why you chose that piece of clothing.

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Your English friend, George, brought you a music magazine to

read.
Write a message to him.
Thank him.
Say why you liked the magazine.
Ask him to bring you another magazine.
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You are preparing a cake at home tonight. Write a note to your

friend.
Say: What ingredients you need

How you want him to help you
Who comes to try the cake at night

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You want to go and see your English friend, Pat, tomorrow. Write
an email to Pat.
Say: What you did yesterday.

Why you want to see her.
What time you will arrive.
Write your email now.

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Read this note from your English teacher, Mr Hodson.

Harry,
Id like to ask about your project for this month. Please tell me
what itll be about.
And when you are going to finish it. It would be good to have a
meeting.
Tell me when.
Mr. Hudson.
Write a note answering his questions and suggest a date for a

meeting.
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You meet a friend at the cinema tomorrow. Write an email to

him/her.
Say: When you meet your friend.

Which film you will watch.
Why you like that film.

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A friend is coming to your house tomorrow. Write a note to

him/her.
Say: What time to come.

What to bring.
How to get to your house.

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You saw someone famous in your city last week. Write an email
to him/her.
Say: Which person you saw.

Where you were that day.
How you felt.

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You would like to invite a friend to a party. Write a message to

him/her.
Say: When you are having it.

Who else you invited.
What you want your friend to bring.

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You are going to the shops. Write a note for your friend.
Tell him/her: Which shops you are going to.

What you are going to buy.
What time you will be back.

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Read a note from your pen friend, Louise.

Dear Ewan,
Im really excited to hear that youre coming to stay with me in
England for a few
days. Tell me when you are coming, how long you will stay and
some things you
want to do.
Best wishes, Louise.
Write a postcard to tell her what she wants to know.

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You have just started a new job. Write an email to a friend.
Say: What your new job is.

Which days you work in.
Why you like it.

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There is going to be a concert in the town you live in. Write an

email to your friend.
Say: A friend to come to the concert.

When the concert is.
How much the tickets are.

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A friend of yours asks you about the music club you go to.
Write an email to your friend.
Say: Where it is.

What day it is.
What you do there.

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You now live in a new house.

Write a note to a friend about your house.
Say: Where your house is.

Which room you like best and why.

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Read this note from your friend Roberto.

Hi Isaac,
I really need my new jacket back. Why have you still got it?
When can you return it to me? Do you want to borrow it again
next week?
Regards,
Roberto.

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Read the note from your friend Richard. Write a postcard to tell
him what he wants
to know.
Its great that youre coming to see me in England. Tell me when
you are coming,
how long you want to stay and what you want to do.
Write soon,
Richard.

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Read the note from your new pen friend.

Hi Theo!
We are going to meet at last. Where should I wait? What do you
look like?
What clothes will you wear? See you on Sunday!
Bye,
Daniel.

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Read this note from your friend, Sara.

Hi Emily,
Thank you for asking your brother to meet me at the bus station
tomorrow.
What does he look like? What clothes will he wear? Where will
he wait for me?
See you soon!
Sara.

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Read the note from your friend Leslie.

Hi there,
I am having a party at my house on Saturday. Can you come?
Would you like to
bring a friend? What do you like doing at parties?
Leslie.
Write a note to Leslie and answer his questions.

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Read the note from your friend Erick.

Hello,
Ill make the meal tonight. Would you like to eat meat or fish?
What vegetable do
you want? What time will you be home?
Best wishes,
Erick.
Write a note to Erick and answer his questions.
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Read this email from your friend, Alex.

From: Alex
Hi!
Lets go to the sports centre tomorrow. What time can you get
there? Where shall
we meet at the sport centre? What would you like to do there?
Waiting for your reply.

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Read the email from your friend, Jo.

From: Jo
Hi Patrick,
You said in your last email that you went to the city. Who did
you go with? What
did you do there? How long did you spend there?
Best of luck,

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You cannot be at the railway station when your father arrives

there. Your friend is
going to meet him for you. Write a note for your friend.
Say: When your father will arrive.

What he looks like.
What he will be wearing.

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You went to an awesome city last week. Write an email to your

friend, Hideki.
Say: Where you went to

What people think of that place
What there is to do there

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You are living with a friend, Ann and her family. Last night you
did something bad.
Say: What you broke
How it happened
What you plan to do
Write a message to your friend.

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You are celebrating your birthday tomorrow. Write an email to

your friend.
Say: What you are planning to do for the party.

What gift you would like to receive and why.

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You are at the beach in Mexico. Write a postcard to your friend.
Say: How you feel since you arrived

What you have done so far
What you like about Mexico and why
Write a postcard to your friend.

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You are celebrating a festival next week. Write a note to your

friend.
Say: What festival you are celebrating.
Where it is held.
How much it lasts.

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Your cousin is going to a museum with you next Thursday. Write

a note to him.
Say: What time you will meet him

Where hes got to wait for you
What he should bring

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You have planned to visit a friend, Yagami, in Canada. Write an

email to him.
Say: How you are going to travel.

What time you are going to arrive.
What you would like to do during the trip.

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You are on vacation by the seaside. Write a postcard to your

friend, Justin.
Say: How long you have been there.

What you have done since you arrive.
What you like most about the vacation.
Write a postcard to your friend.

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You have just spent a weekend with your English friend and his
family. Write an
email to your friend. You should:
Thank him
Say what your enjoyed most
Tell what you are doing next week

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From: Nick
All students: We are going to do a concert at school:
What music do you like?

What can you do to help with the concert?
When are you free to come to a meeting about the concert?
Write a note to Nick about the concert.

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You have just watched a sports competition. Write about it to

your English friend
Which sport you watched.

Who you watched the competition with.
Why you liked the competition.
Write the note on your answer sheet

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You are going on a boat trip with a friend, Lesly, on Saturday.
Write an email for her.
What time is the boat leaving? What should I bring? What will we
do if it rains?
See you soon,
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Write an email now.

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Read this postcard from your friend, Kelly

I am going to visit your country next week. Can I see you?
Please tell me about the
Weather there. What clothes should I bring?
Kelly
Write a postcard to her.

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Writing for PET exam (letter & email)

PUNCTUATION MARKS
Punctuation Name What it does

Mark
. Full stop Creates an interruption to mark the
(US: period) end of a sentence.
, Comma 1. Creates small interruption within
a sentence to clarify meaning.
2. Used to create a slight pause
and emphasis before a linking word
(e.g. and, but, however, instead).
; Semi-colon 1. Replaces a full stop or "and"
between two or more sentences
that share a theme.

2. Used before a linking word when
a stronger pause and emphasis is
required.
: Colon Used at the end of a sentence to
show an answer, elaboration or
explanation follows, eg a list,
quotation, answer or contrast.
Quotation or 1. Used to show spoken words.
double speech
marks/inverted 2. Used around odd or unusual
commas terms, jargon or slang.
3. Used around titles when italics
are unavailable.
? Question Mark A replacement for a full stop when
the sentence is a question.
! Exclamation Mark A replacement for a full stop to
suggest surprise or shock.
... Ellipsis/trailing 1. Used to show unimportant words
dots
have been missed from a
quotation.
2. Used informally to show an
incomplete sentence.
( ) Round brackets Used around strong "parenthetical
Parentheses
information", ie an inserted
comment, aside, explanation or
additional information.
[ ] Square Brackets Used around words added to a
quotation.
Linking Words
The following list can help writers to link sentences to make a piece of
writing much more attracting, interesting and appealing to the eye of
test graders at high level of writing.
Expressing Time: It is trying to join a sequence of events and
situations using some expressions.
Adding Contrast: It is making a difference between people, ideas, or
situations by comparing them.
Stating Result-Consequence: something that happens, as a result
of a particular action or set of conditions.
Expressing Cause-Reason: to show or explain why something
happens, or why somebody does something.
Laying Emphasis: highlighting something, or drawing special
attention or importance to an idea or fact.
Giving Example: specific fact, idea that is used to explain or support
a general idea, or to show what is typical of a large group.
Listing points: to write a list, or mention things one after other.
Giving Additional information: to include something with
something else or a group.
Summing up: To give the main information in a report, making a
short but interesting statement at the end.
Presenting Opinion: to state your ideas or beliefs about a particular
subject or topic.
expressing time after that, then, at first, in the beginning,

finally, during, next, in the end, later,
afterwards, eventually
adding contrast whereas, but, even though, however, yet,
although, on the one hand, on the other
hand, despite the fact that
stating result- so, therefore, for this reason, so that, as a
consequence result, as a consequence, otherwise,
consequently, subsequently
expressing cause- since, as, because, because of, due to, owing
reason to
laying emphasis in fact, actually, apparently, to tell the truth,
as a matter of fact, obviously, to be honest
listing points first of all, to start with, to begin with, firstly,
secondly, lastly, finally, last but not least, in
the first place
giving examples particularly, for example, especially, for
instance, such as, in particular, like, take for
instance
additional apart from this, besides that, moreover, in
information addition, furthermore, in addition to this, also,
what is more,
summing up to sum up, in general, in conclusion, to end
with considering the above, after all
presenting opinion I think that, I believe that, from my personal
experience, in my opinion, personally, my
believe is that
expressing time after that, then, at first, in the beginning,

finally, during, by the time, as soon as, next,
in the end, until, sometime later, when,
before, later, just as, while, soon, as, sooner
or later, in the meantime, meanwhile,
afterwards, at this point of time, at last,
eventually, all the while
adding contrast in spite of, nevertheless, whereas, but, even
though, however, (and) yet, despite,
although, on the one hand, on the other
hand, by contrast, no matter how/what,
whatever, regardless of, despite the fact
that, not only but also, in contrast to/with,
as long as, unlike, having said that, in the
same way, as to, as regards to, as for,
compared to, as compared to, at the same
time, even so, though, while
stating result- so, therefore, for this reason, so that, as a
consequence result, under the circumstances, such that,
(purpose) as a consequence, in such case, otherwise,
consequently, in this case, thus, in order to,
in order for, so as to, as long as, provided
that, unless
expressing cause- since, as, because, because of, due to,
reason owing to, thus, in account of, in case, due to
the fact that
laying emphasis in fact, actually, apparently, to tell the truth,
as a matter of fact, obviously, to be honest,
indeed, above all, in particular, in such way
listing points first of all, to start with, to begin with, firstly,
secondly, lastly, finally, last but not least, in
the first place, now, subsequently
giving examples particularly, for example, especially, for
instance, such as, in particular, like, take for
instance, as shown by, in the case of
adding information apart from this, besides that, moreover,
what is more importantly, another point
worth mentioning is, in addition,
furthermore, in addition to this, also, as well
as, what is more, something worthy of
mention is that, on top of that, as well as
summing up ultimately, to sum up, on the whole, in
general, in conclusion, to end with, taking
everything into account, all in all,
considering the above, after all, in short, in
other words, in brief, in either case,
generally, on balance, after all, it is for
certain/sure that
presenting opinion I am in favor of, as long as I know, in my
view, I think that, I believe that, from my
personal experience, in my opinion, from my
point of view, personally, the way I see it,
my believe is that, I speak for myself when I
say that, I hold the view/opinion that,
Personally I have no doubt that, My own
thought are, to my mind, I reckon, as to
what I know
Writing a letter & email
It is a piece of writing that is mainly written to a friend of relative so

as to talk about plans, give news, thank, congratulate, apologise etc.
Below is a general idea of what an informal letter looks like. The
structure is always the same, yet the content is quite different.
Greeting Start saying hello or show a sign of

appreciation by telling them dear, dearest
etc.
Opening paragraph It is used to explain why you are writing
Do you want to inform them about sth in
particular?
Content What exactly do you want to tell the reader?
Add details and all what you want
Closing paragraph Is there anything you want to highlight or
say again?
State something you want to emphasise
What sort of response, if any, you expect
Signing off Use your signature to end and your name
below it.
Suggested expressions for letters based on the

general structure
Hi Peter!
Hey Mathew!
Dearest Luke,
Hello Ann,
Dear Mathew,
Greet the reader Dear Sir/Madam (very formal)
Dear Mr./Ms./Miss/Dr. Yamada (very formal)
To whom it may concern (very formal)
DONT WRITE:
Dear cousin,
Dear brother,
Dear friend,
I havent heard from you for ages
I hope you are fine
I havent heard from you for such a long time
Its taken me ages to reply, but
It was nice to hear from you
Thanks for your letter
Open your Many thanks for your letter
paragraph I hope everything is okay
Ive been meaning to write back, but
Thank you very much for your letter
What are you doing now?
Just thought to drop you a line
What is the latest are we on?
Whats up?
How are you?
How is it going?
What have you been up to?
Sorry I havent written for so long
I write to tell you that
I am writing to
This is just a quick note to say
I am writing to you in connection with
The reason I am writing is that of ing
Reasons to write I am writing with regard to
I am writing with regard to/in regard to/with
reference to
What I wanted to say is
I am writing to ask if you could inform me
about
Just a quick note to
I am/was interested in
I would appreciate some further information
about
I think thats all for today
I hope to hear from you at your earliest
convenience
Well, thats all for now
I must go now
Do drop me a line if you have time
Write back soon
Well, thats about it
Im looking forward to hearing from you
Close your Well, I finish off here
paragraph Speak to you soon
I look forward to hearing from you again
Well, Id better finish off here
Waiting for your letter
Write soon
I look forward to hearing from you without
delay
Please write back as soon as possible
Keep in touch
Speak to you when I get back
Give my love to everyone
Please write back soon
Keep in touch
Looking forward to your reply
Give my regards to everyone
Hope to hear from you soon
I would be grateful if you could reply as soon
as possible
Please dont forget to write back
Thanking you for your time and assistance
I would like to thank you in advance
Take care so much,
Bye for now,
Best wishes,
Leave a signature All my love,
See you then!
See ya! (very informal)
Till next time!
Best of luck!
Yours,
Your friend,
Best regards,
Very best wishes,
All the best,
Lots of kisses,
So long!
Regards,
Cheers,
See you soon,
Best,
Kind regards,
Have a nice time/day!
Write back soon,
Lots of love,
See you later,
Thank you!
Sincerely yours
Yours faithfully/sincerely (very formal)
A quick guideline to write through functions and

prompts.
Would you like to come to ?

Id like to invite you to
Inviting It would be great if you could come to
How about ing?
Im writing to invite you to
Thanks for inviting me to
That would be awesome!
Accepting invitation How could I say no?
I just love the idea of ing
Id really like to come to
I am pretty sure that I will
Im afraid I cant come because

It was nice of you to invite me, but
Refusing invitation Im sorry, but
(apologising) Unfortunately I wont be able to attend as
We would have had a great time, but
I dont think I could go since
What do you think about ing?
What if we
Making Why dont we ?
arrangements Lets
I think it would be fantastic if we
Youre great! thank you so much for helping
What would I do without you?
Thanking Thank you for
I would like to thank you in advance
Thanking you for your time and assistance
You have done a lot for me
It is awesome that youve helped me
Congratulating I would like to offer congratulations on
Let me congratulate you on
Well done!
Congratulations!
Expressing I love
Preference I really like
I dislike
I would prefer to
I like better than
I prefer ing to ing
Id prefer ing to ing
I would rather walk than run
Would you prefer to ?
Would you rather ?
Comparing
Expressing Perhaps
assumptions Maybe
I am sure
Expressing Surprise
Expressing Regret I regret ing
I regret not ing
If only I had
I wish I had
I should have done sth
If I had done sth, I would have done sth
I amreally sorry that I couldnt
Asking for I am writing to ask if you could inform me
information about
I would appreciate some further information
about
Sorry I havent written for so long, but I ve
been having problems with
I need your advice because I dont know
what to do
Ive got a problem and Id like your advice
Im writing to ask for your advice
Asking for advice I hope you can help me with a problem (I
have)
What should I do?
Do you think I would be a good idea to ?
If you were me, what would you do?
If you were in my shoes, would you ?
What do you think of the problem/situation?
I feel helpless and dont know what to do
What do you suggest?
If I were you, I would
You could
If I were in your shoes, I would
I suggest that
If I were in your position, I would
I really think you should
I urge you to
Giving advice & In my opinion, you should/ought to
Making suggestions I strongly advise you to
What about trying ?
It would be advisable/wise to
It would be a good idea to
I think youd better
It is advisable that you
One thing you can do is
What I always find helpful is
My advice to you is to
I suggest that you should
Why dont you ?
It is recommended that you
How you thought about ing?
The way I see it, you can
I am interested in receiving/finding out
Making inquiries I would like to receive
(emails) I would be grateful if
Could/Can you please send me ?
Would you be able to ?
Thank you for your interest
Im please to send you
Im sending you (in an attachment)
Replying enquiries Please find the requested information
(e-mails) attached
I hope you find this satisfactory
I hope you are happy/satisfied with this
Thanks for choosing
Your request is being processed
We are working on your request
In reply to your letter concerning
Id like to inform you
Just a few comments about your last email:
I am writing to tell you about/let you know
Informing/giving
information In reply to your letter concerning
(emails) Just a note to say
I am writing in reply to you letter
Heres the low-down on
If you need further information, do not
hesitate to contact me.
Just a quick word about
Ill be glad to give information
Just to update you on
This is to let you know
With reference to your letter of
Hope this helps
Let me know if I can be of further help
Let me/us know if you need anything else
I am writing to give you information about
I hope this information will be of some help
to you
I would be happy to supply you with any
further information.
I hope I have answered all your questions
If you need any more information
Complaining I am writing to complain about
I write to make a complaint about
I am writing to you regarding/in connection
with
I regret that I am obliged to complain about

I am dissatisfied with
I feel I must complain about
It was completely different from
I feel it is absolutely unacceptable
The problem is
I must mention/point out that
To make matters worse
As if that wasnt bad enough
You failed to mention that
You led me to believe that
I demand an immediate action/a
replacement
It would be grateful If you could deal with
this matter immediately.
I would appreciate if we could sort this
matter out as soon as possible.
I am sure/am confident that this matter will
receive your prompt attention
I am afraid that if this matter is not dealt
with immediately, I will
Apologising Sorry about forgetting to tell you
Please forgive for making that mistake
I would like to apologise for arriving so late
It was silly of me to suggest that
Topics for Cambridge KEY

Clothes
Daily life
Entertainment and media
Food and drink
Health, medicine and exercise
Hobbies and leisure
House and home
Language
People
Personal feelings, opinions and experiences
Personal identification
Places and buildings
School and study
Services
Shopping
Social interaction
Sport
The natural world
Transport
Travel and holidays
Weather
Subject areas must be covered on speaking and writing

Exchanging greetings
Giving personal information, e.g. name, age
Identifying and naming items given in the lexical list below
Leave-taking
Personal information
Immediate surroundings including classroom objects
Basic parts of the face and body
Common animals (domestic, farm and wild)
Cardinal numbers up to 20
Colours
Everyday items of clothing
Words relating to the language functions listed above
Indicating the position of people and objects
Describing people, animals, objects and places very simply
Stating simple facts
Informing about possessions
Asking very simple questions about personal details
Rooms in the home
Household objects
Family and friends
Pets
Possessions
Days of the week and months of the year
Cardinal numbers up to 50
Words and phrases relating to the language functions listed above
Describing daily routines and times
Giving dates
Expressing ability and inability
Giving very simple directions and locations
Describing current activities of real people or those in pictures
Describing states in the past
Asking simple questions about everyday life
Jobs
Places in the local area
Place of study
Home life
Weather
Free time
Times and dates
Ordinal numbers up to 31st for dates
Words and phrases relating to the language functions listed above
Holidays
Shopping
School and work
Hobbies and sports
Food
Weekend and seasonal activities
Festivals
Means of transport
Special occasions, e.g. birthday celebrations
Entertainment, e.g. cinema, television, clubs
Music
Recent personal experiences
Travel
Money
Fashion
Rules and regulations
Health and fitness
Learning a foreign language
Word list for linking sentences: my personal top (for extensive

writing.) Look at a reference in PLUS. THAT WOULD HELP!!!
After that, Also, On the first hand, On the other hand, To begin with,
To start with, Firstly, First of all, secondly, Moreover, In addition,
furthermore, by contrast, in the end, by the end, lastly, anyway.
SPEAKING FOR PET CANDIDATES

B1/B2 Questions
What would be your ideal way to spend a weekend?
Do you prefer to work or study on your own, or with other people?
Quick talk: A place you always visit

Describe it
What you like about it
Why you would recommend it.
BETTER SPEAKING
Giving opinions Giving reasons

In my opinion, since,
According to me, as,
I think that, because,
In my view, because of,
I strongly believe that, for
From my personal due to (owing to)
experience, on account of,
I consider that, due to the fact that,
As to what I know, it is just because,
What I can say is that, it is partly because,
As long as I know,
The reason why ... is
that
Stretching your speech Examples

I say this because and what is more It is a bit ridiculous. I say this
because our children should take
light backpacks with them and
whats more they have to go by
bus.
I think that I feel this way because
I think that my parent are rather
kind. I feel this way because they
look after me every day.
I reckon it is practical to say that
I reckon it is practical to say that if
you dont pay attention in class,
your teacher will send you a lot of
It seems to me that and whats more homework.
importantly
It seems to me that notebooks are
very useful and whats more
The reason I say it is that importantly they come in handy
when you take notes.
The reason I say it is that students

Virtually most of us and the reason are really responsible with their
for this is that assignments.
Virtually most of us believe exercise

Well, none of us and the reason why is stimulating and the reason for
this happens is that this is that after exercising a person
feels energetic.
It all points out to say/state/claim/assert Well, none of us know how

that challenging it is and the reason why
this happens is that we havent
given it a try.
I dont really know why that all happens,
but it strongly appears to me that
It all points out to say that many
people are not really having a
What is more likely is that healthy diet.
I dont really know why that all

Most likely is that happens, but it strongly appears to
me that guitar lessons are
sometimes difficult to deal with.
It is some sort of thing telling you that
It is a bit like when What is more likely is that we wont
It is almost like when come to Patricks birthday party.
It is (not) quite like since
It is so that Most likely is that this house will be
Well, as generally known and sold in a very high price.
when stating this, it points out to say
that
When you you tend to feel like
If you want to youve got to
because/since/as
Every time you
The thing is even though
You may feel like/as if
The more the more
Not only but also
Strong Adjectives for opinions
important
difficult
easy
useful
different
simple/plain
practical
challenging
ridiculous
interesting
outstanding
substantial
imperative
reasonable
typical
valuable
suitable
appropriate
worthy
innovative
fascinating
stimulating
motivating
unforgettable
convenient
encouraging
inspiring
exciting
relaxing
boring
exhausting
surprising
embarrassing
incredible
attracting
entertaining
silly
weird
rare
awkward
unexplained
desirable
favorable
serious
complex
stressful
frustrating
inconceivable
dramatic
confusing
concerning
worrying
disappointing
bothering
annoying
misleading
disgusting
unpleasant
deplorable
pointless
desperate
complicated
tragic
deplorable
intractable
Speaking English Why it doesnt improve?
Often people feel like after studying English for a number of years,
they see no improvement. They have probably learnt a little and they
now know it is sort of tricky to make more progress. Then a question
whose answer is difficult rises: Why exactly we dont improve.
1. You dont spend enough time on learning it or on attempting to

improve your peaking. You.ve got to do it every single day.
2. You are too passive about learning English. Speaking is active

learning
3. You dont revise what you have learnt.
4. You rely on your native language too much.

You are always focused on mistakes. What if I am wrong?
5. You dont put things in context. It is a must to know how a word

works in a sentences and how it fits in a structure. Dont store the
words you learn on a pile of notebooks. Use them instead every day
trying to find the right moment and time to use them.
6. Dont feel afraid of being wrong, because you are learning and a
good consequence of it is improvement.
Features of good speaking.
Smoothness: You dont hesitate, you dont repeat yourself, you go

from one piece of info to another without much difficulty, you dont
pause a lot.
Strong grammar: able to construct completely clear and accurate

sentences. Connection:
Be specific and descriptive: It is important to make it more detailed

more than talk in a general way. Why dont we just give a general
comment about something and probably some supporting ideas to
make our speaking clear and attracting.
Topics for difficulty.

Time date weather
Likes and dislikes
High school, subjects, timing, schedule.

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PREPARATION FOR CAMBRIDGE EXAMS

Writing for KET exam - Part 9 (email, note, card,

Write 25 35 words. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

You went to a party. Write a message about it to your friend, Alison.

Say: When you went to the party.

Write your message now.

You must meet your friend, Joe, by tomorrow evening.

Say: Why you want to meet him.

Write a note to your friend.

Read the note from your English friend, Mark.

Ive just been to a nice restaurant in my town with my family.

Write a note to Mark and answer the questions.

You have been invited to a barbecue next Sunday.

Say: Why you will be late.

Write an email now.

Say: What you lost.

Write a message to her now.

You have travelled to a welcoming city for vacations last

Say: What the weather was like.

You are inviting a friend to an amusement park tomorrow.

Say: Where the amusement park is.

Write your postcard now.

Say: Where you lost your mp3 player.

Write your notice now.

Your English friend, Roger, has got a digital camera.

Ask if you can use his camera.

Write an email now.

Ask him: If he had found it.

Write your note now.

You went to a party. Write a message about it to your friend,

Write your message now.

You want to visit the science museum soon.

Say: Where you want to go.

Write your message now.

Say: Where exactly you bought it.

Write your message now.

Your English friend, George, brought you a music magazine to

You are preparing a cake at home tonight. Write a note to your

Say: What ingredients you need

Write your message now.

Say: What you did yesterday.

Write your email now.

Read this note from your English teacher, Mr Hodson.

Write a note answering his questions and suggest a date for a

You meet a friend at the cinema tomorrow. Write an email to

Say: When you meet your friend.

Write your email now.

A friend is coming to your house tomorrow. Write a note to

Say: What time to come.

Write your note now.

Say: Which person you saw.

Write your email now.

You would like to invite a friend to a party. Write a message to

Say: When you are having it.

Write your message now.

Tell him/her: Which shops you are going to.

Write your note now.

Read a note from your pen friend, Louise.

Write a postcard to tell her what she wants to know.

You have just started a new job. Write an email to a friend.

Say: What your new job is.

Write your email now.

There is going to be a concert in the town you live in. Write an