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Practice activity 3.2: Writing casually

Here is another example of a casual Task 1 question:
You have joined a program that connects people with pen friends in another country, and you have just received your first letter from your pen friend. In the letter your pen friend has given you a lot of information about his/her country and has asked many questions about yours. Write a letter to your pen friend. In your letter, describe:
  • your everyday life
  • the typical food eaten in your country
  • the weather in your country.

Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter with Dear ...




Here is an answer to the question, which includes all the necessary information, but is much too formal. Can you rewrite the letter to make it more casual?

Dear Mr Perez,

I was extremely grateful to receive your letter of the 23rd, informing me about your country. I would be most interested in visiting Mexico if I was given the opportunity.
You requested some information about my usual activities. With regard to my employment, I am currently a student pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. Moreover, I am employedon a part-time basis as a private tutor for youngchildren, which I find quite rewarding. During my Leisure time I typically read or meet acquaintances socially.
As to food, there is a great variety available in my country. There is a strong influence from Asian cuisine, such as Thai and Malaysian. If you were to visit I would be pleased to prepare one of my Thai stir-fries for you.
Finally, you enquired about the climate of my country. Most of the year it is extremely sunny and pleasant, although the heat can be excessive in summer. Winters are cool but never overly cold, and usually rainy.
I hope to hear from you soon with further information about Mexico.

Yours sincerely,
Susan Smith


Answer

Dear Juan,
Thanks so much for your letter telling me all about Mexico. I'd love to visit, if I got the chance! You asked what I usually do every day. Well, I'm a student at the moment, studying electrical engineering. I also work part-time as a tutor for young kids, which I really like. In my free time I usually read or get together with friends.
As far as food goes, you can get a huge variety here. There's a really big influence from Asian food, like Thai and Malaysian. I'm crazy about cooking, and if you visited I could make you one of my Thai stir-fries.
You also asked me about the weather here. Most of the year it's beautiful and sunny, though in summer it can sometimes be boiling hot! Our winters are pretty cool but never too cold, and usually there's a fair bit of rain.
Looking forward to hearing more about beautiful Mexico.
Best wishes,
Susan


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