Числа и стяжения (don’t и т.п.) – считаются за 1 слово.

PERSONAL LETTER

Меньше 90 и больше 154 слов – нельзя.

Числа и стяжения (don’t и т.п.) – считаются за 1 слово.

Адрес: Пишется в правом верхнем углу, можно кратко — только город и страну: St.Petersburg, Russia. Дата - справа под адресом. Например, February, 11

ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ

Dear John, - слева, без отступа и с запятой вместо воскл. знака.

ВСТУПЛЕНИЕ

Узнаем как дела, обязательно благодарим за письмо. How are you? Thanks for your letter! I hope you're... (feeling better) I am glad you're OK / I was happy / glad to hear that... (you're well) / I was happy / glad to get / receive your letter I was sorry to hear that... (you're sick) Sorry I didn't write earlier / Sorry I've taken so long to reply, but... I'm writing to see how... (you're getting on) Congratulations on... (passing your exams successfully)! Sorry it took me so long to write, but I have been very busy at school. It was great to get your letter!

ОСНОВНАЯ ЧАСТЬ

Обязательно: комментируем новость, содержащуюся в письме; задаем вопросы, касающиеся новости; отвечаем на все вопросы, заданные нам, даем совет, выражаем своё мнение и т.п. Важно: Каждую тему – с нового абзаца. Абзацев минимум 3. Вопросы – в последнем. Желательно, разных грамматических типов. Ответы на вопросы друга: As for me... / I personally think... You asked me about... / You wanted to know if... Связки перед вопросами другу: (Now) tell me about your... / Tell me more about... /You mentioned... (taking music lessons) / You wrote you had... (watched a new film) и т.п.

ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЕ

I am looking forward to hearing from you / Please, write soon and tell me / Write soon / Write back soon и т. д.

ПОДПИСЬ

В левом нижнем углу!! Например: Love, (Best wishes, / Best,) Ivan (без точки!)

EXAMPLE

St. Petersburg, Russia

November, 30

Dear Mary,

Thank you for your letter, I’m sure all your efforts will show a great result.

I try to care more about my health lately: I try to avoid unhealthy and fat food. Also I do excursuses every morning, go to the gym and to swimming pool once a week each to keep myself in a good physical state. I think that sport, healthy food, avoid stress and a sufficient amount of sleep – are the most important components of being fit and have a strong health. Nowadays, the healthy lifestyle becomes more and more popular and I don’t see anything bad in it. I think it’s all for the welfare of society.

Are you going to the seaside this summer? Where and for how long are you going to stay?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Kate