PET (B1) writing PART 3: writing a letter:

EXAMPLE QUESTION: (100 words)

Question 7
 This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

I love visiting new places. Tell me

about where you live and why
you like it.

READ THE TASK QUESTION VERY CAREFULLY. YOU NEED TO ANSWER ALL
PARTS OF THE QUESTION!!!

1. Underline the parts of the question you need to answer

2. Use an opener:
a) Dear/ Hi/ Hello + Name,

b) Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you.

c) Read the task question and refer to their question in your

letter:
You asked me about where I live.

3. Use adverbs and adjectives

My town is lively and exciting

4. Use a variety of tenses to show what you can do.

5. Use the passive. E.g.) The cathedral is located in the centre of the city

6. Use a variety of vocabulary to make your writing interesting.

7. At the end of your letter ask your friend a question related to
the same topic ( – it makes your letter more natural. )
For example: Would you like to come and visit me this summer?

8. Use a closer:
Write back soon/ I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Love/ Best wishes/ All the best

Your name

9. Check you have answered all the parts of the question and check your
tenses and spelling.