Email writing
Worksheet 2: Question Machine II
~25 minutes • Answer the sender’s question in one or two short sentences. Then ask two questions about the underlined topic.
- Simple pattern: answer first, then ask. Keep the questions about the underlined topic.
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Easy start: I think ... / I do not think ... / Yes, I do. / No, I do not. Then ask two simple questions about the underlined topic.
Prompt 1
From: Ava
Hi! A new skate park opened near my school. Many kids go there after class, and they look very happy. My brother wants to try it soon. Do you think towns should build more free sports spaces?
Task
Write one or two short answer sentences. Then write two questions about the underlined topic. No greeting needed.
Self-check
Prompt 2
From: Ben
Hi! I started a dance class this month. The music is loud, and the teacher is very kind. I was nervous at first, but now I enjoy it a lot. Should kids try new hobbies every year?
Task
Write one or two short answer sentences. Then write two questions about the underlined topic. No greeting needed.
Self-check
Prompt 3
From: Chloe
Hi! My mother found a lunch box shop near her office. It sells healthy meals with rice, fish, and vegetables. She says the food is fresh and cheap. Should children learn to make simple meals?
Task
Write one or two short answer sentences. Then write two questions about the underlined topic. No greeting needed.
Self-check
Prompt 4
From: Daniel
Hi! My friends and I went to a big movie theater yesterday. The screen was huge, and the seats were very soft. We talked about the movie all night. Are movie theaters better than watching films at home?
Task
Write one or two short answer sentences. Then write two questions about the underlined topic. No greeting needed.
Self-check
Prompt 5
From: Sofia
Hi! My family stayed at a beach hotel during spring break. We swam in the morning and ate seafood at night. I want to go back next year. Do family trips help children learn new things?
Task
Write one or two short answer sentences. Then write two questions about the underlined topic. No greeting needed.