Grades Hours

Activity 2 Try to make the same structured sentences using linking words:
Activity 3 Look at the phrases 1-11 and Ask your pupils to match them with a purpose a – k.

Answer key:

1. 
   That reminds me, ...
   
2. 
   Why don‟t we... 3. I‟d better get going...
   

4. 
   Thanks for your letter...
   
5. 
   Please let me know... 6. I‟m really sorry...
   

7. 
   Love,
   
8. 
   Could you do something for me?
   
9. 
   Write soon...
   
10. 
    Did you know that... 11. I‟m happy to hear that...
    

h) to suggest or invite
e) to change the subject
a) to finish the letter
c) to thank the person for writing
i) to ask for a reply
b) to apologize
g) before signing the letter
f) to ask a favor

10. 
    to ask for a response
    
11. 
    to share some information
    

d) to begin the letter

Activity 4 Write the phrases in the correct group. Answer key:

To begin letter	To end a letter
How‟s everything going.	Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks for your letter and telling me all your news.	Take care.
Sorry I haven‟t been written sooner. I have been away on holiday.	Say hello to your family and friends.
It was great to hear from you the other day.	Please write back soon.

Activity 5 Ask your pupils to discuss the following questions..

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  How often do you use your mobile phone?
  
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  What do you use your mobile for?
  
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  How often do you send text messages?
  
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  How long is the average text message that you send?
  
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  How much do you spend on your mobile phone?
  
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  How often do you change your mobile phone?
  
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  What would your life be like without a mobile phone?