Question

Your friend, who lives in another town, has written to you to ask for advice on how to
be a successful student. Write a letter to your friend advising him/her what he/she
should do to be an outstanding student. Use the note below to write your letter.

Suggestions

Set goals

Be motivated

Pay attention

Ask questions

Be organized

Complete homework on time

Prepare well for exams

Take part in co-curricular activities

Respect everyone
Avoid

Wasting time

Skipping school

When writing your letter, remember to include the following:

Your address

A proper salutation/greeting

A complimentary close

All the note given above

Answer

Some useful expressions on how to begin an informal letter

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I was pleasantly surprised to hear from you.

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Thank you for your letter. I was pleased to hear that you are in good
health.

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It was really nice hearing from you. I am glad that you like your new
school.

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I hope this letter finds you in the pink (of health).

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Thank you for the lovely birthday card.

Some useful expressions on how to end an informal letter

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I promise to write to you soon.

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I hope you will reply soon.

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Give my best wishes to your parents.

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I am looking forward to seeing you.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

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Do write and tell me how you are progressing.

Your younger sister, who is studying in a boarding school, has written to

complain that she finds the compulsory co-curricular activities very
tiring. Write a letter to her to explain the benefits of co-curricular
activities.
Use the notes given below to write your letter.
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help you become a better person

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instill discipline

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learn good values - cooperation

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respect for others

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develop leadership skills

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learn to organize activities

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provide opportunities - to develop social skills

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to take part in competitions

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keep you healthy

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get a good testimonial

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give students opprtunity to socialize

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enhance teamwork skills

When writing your letter, remember to include the following:

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your address

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a proper salutation/greeting

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a complimentary close

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all the notes given above