a) Read the letter and fill in:
• Let me know
• Another suggestion
• you should do
• It’s better than
• how about
Dear Annie,
Thank you for writing to me about your problem. I was sorry to hear that you are unhappy at your new school because you don’t know anyone there. I have some advice on how to make new friends.
The first thing 1) _ is try to become part of the new school. For example, 2) _ joining the drama club? This way, you show people you really want to be a part of things.
3) _ is to invite a few of your classmates to study with you. 4) _ studying alone and, by doing this, you will get to know people better.
I hope you find my advice useful. Don’t forget, it’s up to you to make things happen. 5) _ how things go. I think that you will soon have lots of new friends.
Best wishes,
Paula
b)
Answer the questions.
1. What advice does Paula give to Annie?
2. Why does Paula think her advice will work?
Mark each phrase below with O (Opening remark) or C (Closing remark).
1. Thanks for writing about _
2. I was sorry to hear that _
3. Remember/Don’t forget that _
4. I hope you find my advice _
5. Thank you for your letter _
6. Let me know how / about _
Read part of a letter that Diana wrote to you. What is her problem?
_ you’re older than I am and maybe you can help me with my problem. I get very stressed before my school exams. I can’t sleep at night, and I feel tired all the time.
What should I do?
Match each piece of advice to its reason.
1. Tell your teacher now before you fall behind.
2. Ask her to give you more exercises for practice.
3. Explain that you sincerely want to keep up in class.
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a. Teachers are there to support you with extra help when you need it.
b. By showing that you really want to learn, your teacher won’t get angry.
c. The teacher can’t know what your problem is if you don’t tell her.
Write a letter of advice to Diana. Use the plan below and the letter in Ex.1 as a model.
Plan
Dear Diana
Introduction:
opening remarks/show you care/offer advice
Main Body:
your first suggestion and the reason behind it/your second piece of advice and the reason behind it
Conclusion:
closing remarks/ a wish/ hope that all goes well
All the best,
(first name)