A postcard from New York City

Preparation
A. Write the name of the NYC tourist attraction in the boxes below the pictures.

B. Read the postcard from Amy and the top tips for writing.

Top tips for writing

1. Start your postcard: Dear + name.
2. Use the Present Continuous to say you’re enjoying the holiday.
3. Use the Past Simple to say what you did. Use regular or irregular verbs.
4. Use going to for plans.
5. A good way to finish a postcard: Wish you were here OR See you soon.
 6. Finish your postcard: Love + your name. You can write: xx (it means “kisses”).

Check your understanding: grouping

C. Write the activities in the correct group.
go shopping on Fifth Avenue watch a play on Broadway
visit the Empire State building buy souvenirs

Things Amy did Things Amy didn’t do

Check your writing: grammar

D. Choose the correct option.
1. Dear Jena / Dear Madam
2. We’re going to have / We’re having a wonderful time at the beach.
3. Now, we swam / we’re swimming with dolphins and we are / we were on a boat trip to an island.
4. Tomorrow, we played / ‘re going to play beach volleyball.
5. Wish you were here. / See you tomorrow.
6. Love, / Best regards,
Tom xx

Writing skills practice

E. Imagine you’re in New York City. Write a postcard to a friend or a family member. Think about these
questions:
 Who will you write to? What’s their address?
 Are you having a good time? Where did you go and what did you see? What did you learn about the
places that you visited?
 What are you doing today? What are you going to do tomorrow?

When you finish:

o Read the “Top tips for writing” and check your postcard.
o Print a photo of New York City for your postcard. Draw or print a picture of a stamp.
o Copy or paste your postcard on the back of the photo.