English A2 School

Writing

Writing: friends
1. Read the chat room message that was posted on your school’s website.

FlipFlop_16 wrote:

Help!
I’m new at this school and I don’t know anyone yet. I miss my old friends and it’s difficult to stay
in touch with them because they live in another city. I like my classmates, but I want to find some
friends to spend time with at the weekend, too. I’m feeling a little sad; what should I do?

2. Write an answer to FlipFlop_16 using three of the six following points.

• say something about how the student is feeling

• tell him/her what you do when you’re feeling sad

• suggest some ways that he/she can stay in touch with his/her old friends

• suggest some ideas for making new friends

• tell him/her about your friends at school

• invite him/her to do something with you next weekend

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Don’t forget to begin and end the message. You can use some of the phrases below for help if you
need to.
I’m sorry to hear that… I think you should… because… Why don’t you…?
When I was… The best thing to do is… Would you like to…?

Dear FlipFlop,

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Writing

Writing: friends
1. Read the post from an online teen problem forum below.

James

Hey guys,
I think I’m in love with my best friend, Jenna! We get along really well and I spend lots of time
with her outside of school. She tells everyone that we’re just good friends, but I want her to be my
girlfriend. I don’t want to fall out with her and ruin our friendship though! What should I do?
James, 15, New Jersey

2. Write a reply to the letter using a suitable greeting and closing formula. You should mention the following:

• comment on the situation

• give him some advice about who to talk to

• tell him about your best friend

• tell him what you think he should do

Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think these points should be included.
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Dear James,

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