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    The document provides an example of a short message responding to a friend's birthday gift. It includes instructions to [1] thank the friend for the present, [2] explain why you like it, and [3] describe what you did on your birthday. An example 35-word response is then provided that follows the instructions, thanking the friend for the t-shirt, explaining it was the right size and color, and mentioning having a nice birthday with friends.

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    The document provides an example of a short message responding to a friend's birthday gift. It includes instructions to [1] thank the friend for the present, [2] explain why you like it, and [3] describe what you did on your birthday. An example 35-word response is then provided that follows the instructions, thanking the friend for the t-shirt, explaining it was the right size and color, and mentioning having a nice birthday with friends.

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    Useful Language Thanking Apologising Suggesting and Recommending

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    Aiman Mohamed
    The document provides an example of a short message responding to a friend's birthday gift. It includes instructions to [1] thank the friend for the present, [2] explain why you like it, and [3] describe what you did on your birthday. An example 35-word response is then provided that follows the instructions, thanking the friend for the t-shirt, explaining it was the right size and color, and mentioning having a nice birthday with friends.

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    Part 2

    Short message

    Example question

    An English friend of yours called Julie sent you a birthday present.


    Write a postcard to send to Julie. In your card you should:
     thank her for the present
     explain why you like it
     describe what you did on your birthday.
    Write 35 - 45 words on your answer sheet.

    Example answer

    Hi Julie use first names

    Thank you so much for the this is the first


    great t-shirt you sent me. content point
    I love the colour and the size is
    just right! this is the second
    content point
    I had a lovely birthday. My
    mum cooked a huge meal use informal
    and all my friends came. punctuation such as
    We missed you! exclamation marks

    See you
    this is the third
    content point
    Pete

    use a closing use lively language


    expression to add interest
    use first names

    Useful language

    Thanking Apologising Suggesting and


    recommending
    I just wanted to thank I 'm really sorry, but ...
    you for ... I'm so sorry that I can't ... I think the best thing is to ...
    Thank you so much for ... Why don't you ...?
    I really appreciate it. Let's ...
    Reminding Inviting Explaining

    You must remember to ... I hope you can ... I'll be late because I need to ...
    Please don't forget ... Would you like to ... ? I like it because ...

    Exam help: short message


    □ Read the instructions very carefully;
    □ Make sure you include all the content points;
    □ Address your email to the right person;
    □ Include a suitable closing;
    □ Check how many words you have used;
    □ Try to include some interesting vocabulary;
    □ Check you grammar for mistakes-

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