Email writing

Worksheet 7: Everyday Topics I

25 minutes

~25 minutes • The topics are broader now, but the reply pattern stays the same.

Stay calm and keep your answer easy to follow.

Prompt 1

From: Harper

40 to 50 words

Hi! My cousin moved into a new apartment building last month. It is close to a station, a supermarket, and a small park. The rooms are not large, but the area is very convenient. Do you think city life is good for families?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

Word count checks the core reply only. Standard frame lines such as Hi Harper, 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 Harper, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?

Prompt 2

From: Isaac

40 to 50 words

Hi! There is a city market near my grandmother's house. People buy vegetables, bread, flowers, and handmade things there. She says it is always busy on Saturday mornings. Will local shopping stay popular in the future?

Task

Write a full reply email.

Your writing

Word count checks the core reply only. Standard frame lines such as Hi Isaac, 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 Isaac, and end with Best wishes,?Did I stay in the target word range?