Email writing

Worksheet 10: Real Style Practice

25 minutes

~25 minutes • Now write full exam-style reply emails with no support.

Answer the sender’s question. Ask two questions about the underlined topic. Stay in the 40 to 50 word range.

Prompt 1

From: Ella

40 to 50 words

Hi! My grandfather recently got a town bus card. He uses it when he goes to the hospital, the library, and the supermarket. He says it is very helpful because he does not drive now. Do you think more people will use public transportation in the future?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

Word count checks the core reply only. Standard frame lines such as Hi Ella, Thank you for your email, and Best wishes are not counted when they are on their own lines.

Core words: 0Core target: 31-41Below range

Typed words: 0Question marks: 0

Self-check

Did I answer the sender's question?Did I ask two questions about the underlined topic?Did I start with Hi Ella, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?

Prompt 2

From: Aiden

40 to 50 words

Hi! My uncle moved to a new apartment area last month. There are many young families there, and the buildings are close to schools and shops. I also noticed a shared garden between the buildings. Do you think more families will choose to live in cities in the future?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

Word count checks the core reply only. Standard frame lines such as Hi Aiden, Thank you for your email, and Best wishes are not counted when they are on their own lines.

Core words: 0Core target: 31-41Below range

Typed words: 0Question marks: 0

Self-check

Did I answer the sender's question?Did I ask two questions about the underlined topic?Did I start with Hi Aiden, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?