Lom Umea le acs can write an informal thank-you letter. 1. Read the letter. What two birthday presents did Connor 4 Put what Connor says in the correct paragraph in the chart ‘get? Choose from the items in the photos below. below, and in the correct order. a He says he enjoyed his birthday. b He says what one of his friends gave him. ¢ He thanks his uncle for the present He says what he did on his birthday. He thanks his uncle again for the present. f He gives his opinion of his uncle's present. 8 He says when he uses his uncle's present. badminton net seg weights ed ne) 1 4 z 2 5 | 3 6 bowling ball WRITING STRATEGY {An informal letter 1. Begin with Dear then add the name of the recipient. 2. Ask how the person you are viting to is or express your hope that he/she is wel e.g. How are you? or hope you are well. 3. You are allowed to use short forms (e.g. it's, you're, Fil) and colloquial expressions. 4 Put one of the following expressions at the end of the letter: Love, Lots of love, Best wishes, Bye for now. Then sign it with your name. 5 If, after having finished the letter, you need to add something, do it in post scriptum. Starta new paragraph with PS. 12 Westfield Drive baseball bat tennis racket romley BRIS UTE 2ist August 2012 Dear Uncle Harry, ‘hope you are well Thanks so much for the presents {ou sent me for my birthday. (ove them - theyre brilliant! wher 1 was opening them | thought they were Powling balls, Ym glad that they werent use them every day before school and I reckon tm stronger already. My dad fold me that using weights isa good way to get fit too, Maybe you should buy some for him! {really exjoyed my birthday. We had a barbecue in the garden and loads of friends came round, tt was a ‘aught! My best mate gave. me a baseball bat, we don't play baseball at school, but there are. teams at the Nocal gym, 5 Read the writing strategy. Answer the questions about Connor's letter. ‘ee you soon, | hope. And thanks again forthe weighs 1. What phrases does he use to open and close his letter? 2. Which four different contractions does he use? Lots of love, = ea 3 What information does he add after his name? 6 You have just received a birthday present in the post ‘P3 Mum and Dad send their love too. from your English friend. Write a letter (120-150 words) to your friend. 2 Find informal words and phrases in the letter that mean: ‘Thank your fiend forthe gif 4 thankyou 4 lots of + Say why you like the gift and how you use it, 2 very good 5 fun + Say what happened on your birthday. 3 I think 6 bestfriend + Tell your friend what other presents you received. 3. Rewrite these sentences ina more informal style. Gran 1 | think my bestfriend is fun. 2 Thankyou for the book. I's very good. 3. | got lots of very good presents for my birthday. 4 I think there are ots of very good places to visit. near here. 5. Thank you for inviting me to your party It was fun! Unit 2 * Winning and losing | 24