Exercise 5

You recently had to make an important decision.

Write an email to your friend, telling your friend about the important decision you had to make.
In your email, you should:
• describe the decision you had to make
• explain why it was important
• say how you felt after you reached your decision.
The pictures above may give you some ideas, and you should try to use some ideas of your
own.
Your email should be between 150 and 200 words long.
You will receive up to 8 marks for the content of your email, and up to 8 marks for the style and
accuracy of your language
Dear Jeremy,
It was lovely to get your email this morning. I’m really glad you’re having a fun time there.
Remember how I used to agonize over the thought of going abroad for further studies? Well,
I’ve decided to stay home instead of going overseas. I know, I know – I’m going to miss out so
many experiences and adventures, but my decision is final.
It took me a while to decide. I looked up every college I know, and sadly I have to leave home to
pursue my dream. But a thought has been striking me hard – can I really survive four years
away from home? You remember how homesick I was the last time we went on the Business
Studies trip to Dubai for just five days, don’t you? I was literally deranged. Imagine what four
years would do to me. I’d be absolutely wrecked!
To be honest, after I told my parents about it, I felt like a thousand times lighter, like a huge
weight had been shoved off my shoulders. I know I’m going to have a little qualm about not
choosing to become a pilot, but there’ll always be a second favourite thing to do, right?
I’ve to go – I’m redecorating my room with my cousins. I’ll send lots of pictures. Talk soon!
Love,
Risala