What kind of linking words are the underlined words in the text?

When , because, so that , first, also , but, finally, such as , as

addition

contrast

example

purpose

reason

time

also

butsuch as

so that

becausewhen

as finally first

Find three examples of informal linking words at the beginning of sentences.

anyway

so

well

Dear Sonia How are you ？ Very well, I hope. I’m sure my dog remembers going for walks in the park with you – he barks when say your name!

Anyway, I’m writing because there’s only a month to go before I come to visit you. Maybe you can give me some advice so that I’m fully prepared. First ,what sort of present should I bring for your parents? I’d also like to buy you a CD. So can you help me out ? I know you like Queen, but I don’t know which records you’ve got. Finally, what sort of clothes shall I bring? Will we be going anywhere special such as a party? Shall I bring anything formal?

Well, I have to go now as I’ve got to study for a maths exam. Please write back soon and let me know. I’m really looking forward to coming!

,

Lots of loveSuzanne

Greeting

Introduction

An excuse to finish the letter

Reason for writing

Signing off

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• Say hello, ask a few personal questions and /or make a few chatty comments

Introduction

For example:

How are you ? Did you pass the exam? I hope so . The weather here is really bad at the moment. Last week I went to …

• State your main reason for writing.

Reason for writing

For example:

Anyway, I’m writing to …

• Finish the letter with an excuse to stop writing.

An excuse to finish the letter

For example:

Well, I have to go now because …

• Say goodbye and sign your name.

Signing off

For example: See you soon / Write back soon Lots of love, (signature)

Dear Sonia,How are you ？ Very well, I hope. I’m sure my dog remembers going for walks in the park with you – he barks when say your name! Anyway, I’m writing because there’s only a month to go before I come to visit you. Maybe you can give me some advice so that I’m fully prepared. First ,what sort of present should I bring for your parents? I’d also like to buy you a CD. So can you help me out ? I know you like Queen, but I don’t know which records you’ve got. Finally, what sort of clothes shall I bring? Will we be going anywhere special such as a party? Shall I bring anything formal? Well, I have to go now as I’ve got to study for a maths exam. Please write back soon and let me know. I’m really looking forward to coming!Lots of loveSuzanne

Writing a letter to an exchange partner, giving him / her advice about coming to your country.

你身体好吗 ? 我希望是非常好 .

Useful expressions

How are you ? Very well, I hope.

Introduction

我们已经很长时间没有见面了呢 .

We haven’t seen each other for a long time.

你还记得我们在一起的日子吗 ?

Do you remember the days that we spent together?

Reason for writing 我给你写信是因为想给你提一些建议以便你能做充分的准备 .

Anyway, I’m writing because I want to giveyou some advice so that you can make a full preparation.我们这的天气很热 , 所以你应该带些夏季的衣服 .

You can take some summer cloth as it is very hot .

我会带你去参观农家院 .I will take you to visit the farm house .

An excuse to finish the letter

好了 , 我现在为了期末考试要去学习了 .

Well, I have to go now as I’ve got to study for the final examination.

请尽快回信 . 我期盼着你的到来 . Please write back soon . I’m really looking

forward to your coming.

Who

Yourexchange partner

WhatGive your usefuladvice to yourexchange partner

•Writing a letter

•Revising your own letter

•Peer-editing

Questions Your evaluation 评价人Does the letter have clear ideas?

Yes So-so No

Does the letter have good layout?

Yes No

How is the language?

Excellent Good Acceptable

How is the handwriting?

Excellent Good Acceptable

Underline any words,expressions or phrases you like.

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Homework

Please polish your letters and send them to your friends.