55 Read the prompt and do the tasks below. WRiTiNG 12 a It turns out that Aisha Khan’s family can’t host Lizzie Nelson after all. Your family has decided to help out. Ms Beurer would like you to write an email to Mr McGregor to inform him about the change. In your email you should: say why you would like to host Lizzie describe your family give some information about possible challenges Write around 200 words. Brainstorm ideas before you start writing: Personal reasons for hosting Lizzie: find a new friend, chance to visit the UK, improve your English, … Family: leisure activities, family members, pets, … Challenges: share a room, house is up the hill, parents work all day, … Which subject line states clearly what the email is about? Choose the best one. 1 Lizzie’s new host family 2 Unexpected problems 3 Change of host family 4 Some information for you 5 We have a new plan for Lizzie Which introduction gives your reason for writing clearly? Choose the best one. 1 Lizzie Nelson cannot stay with the Khans, but she can stay with our family. 2 I would like to inform you about a change of host family. 3 The Khans have a problem with their new dog, so Lizzie Nelson cannot stay with them. 4 I am writing to offer Lizzie a new host family. 5 Would Lizzie like to stay with us? How could you end your email? Choose the best ending. 1 Can you ask Lizzie if she is happy with the change? 2 Sorry about the unexpected problem, but as you can see, there is a solution. 3 Please write back as soon as possible. 4 I hope the change of host family will not cause a problem. 5 Please tell Lizzie that we’re going to be good friends. How would you definitely not sign off a formal email? Cross out the seven options that are not appropriate. b c d 1 Hugs, 2 XXX, 3 Best regards, 4 Love, 5 Yours sincerely, 6 Cheers 7 Good luck! 8 Respectfully, 9 See you soon! 10 Sincerely, 11 Thanks a lot, 12 Faithfully yours, Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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