Cities

Writing task: Describe your city

An English-speaking friend wants to visit you this year. Complete the table with Useful language
information about your town / city. Use the Useful language and the notes you Useful phrases
made in the Engage task to help you prepare. • Hi / Dear …
• Thanks for your email.
When you are ready, write an email (around 100 words) to your friend.
• It’s (warm and sunny).
• It often (snows) in
Season Weather Activities (winter).
• in spring / summer /
autumn / winter
• You can (go swimming in
the sea).
• It’s the perfect time for
(skiing).
• Write soon.

Tip  An email to a friend uses informal, friendly language. Use contractions and try to
sound interested in your friend’s news. Plan your letter before you start.
Follow this structure:
• Tell your friend that you’re happy about his / her visit.
• Give your friend some information about the seasons and weather in your country.
When’s the best time to visit? Why?
• Tell your friend about activities you can do in your town / city.
• Ask your friend to write soon.
Check it!  Did you start and end your email correctly? Use the email in Explore 2 to
help you. Is your information organized well?

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