Part 1. Letter Structure
Task: Match the letter elements with their correct order (1–6).
Element Order
A. Closing (Best wishes, …)
B. Greeting (Dear …)
C. Main body (answers to friend’s questions + your news)
D. Address & date (Moscow, 12th October)
E. Signature (Anna)
F. Opening line (Thanks for your letter, I was glad to hear from you)
Tip: Think about how a real informal letter starts and ends.
Part 2. Useful Phrases for Letters
Task: Choose the right word from the box and fill in the blanks.
Words: really, by the way, actually, well, so, I’m sorry, hope
- _____, I wanted to tell you about my summer trip.
- _____ I haven’t written for so long — I was busy with exams.
- _____, I didn’t like the hotel, but the city was amazing.
- _____, what are your plans for the holidays?
- _____ you’re doing well.
- I’d _____ love to hear more about your new dog.
Part 3. Past Simple Practice
Task: Rewrite the sentences in the Past Simple. Add a time marker (yesterday / last week / in 2022, etc.).
- I write a long letter to my cousin. →
- She visits her grandparents every weekend. →
- We go to the museum after school. →
- He reads an interesting book about pirates. →
Example: I write a text message every day. → I wrote a text message yesterday.
Part 4. Write Your Own Letter
Situation: You got a letter from your friend Sam. Read it and write a reply (90–110 words).
Hi Anna,
Thanks for your last letter! It was great to hear about your school trip.
Last week I went to a concert with my family. It was so cool! The band played all my favourite songs.
What did you do last weekend? Did you go anywhere special? Tell me everything!
Write back soon,
Sam
Your reply plan:
- Opening: Thank Sam for the letter and react to his news.
- Main body: Answer both questions (what you did last weekend, if you went somewhere special). Use 3–4 sentences in Past Simple.
- Extra: Ask Sam 1–2 questions (about the concert or his plans).
- Closing: Finish with a closing phrase and sign your name.
Space for your answer:
Dear Sam,
