The Letter

The letter

Miss Susan Medler

521 Orandell Avenue

Orandell, New Jersey

Dear daughter:

How are things going with you? We miss you a lot. We´re sending you this postcard from Montreal. It´s a beautiful city. We bought you many things. We´´ll be going back next week.

Lots of love

Dad and Mom

Some closings are:

Formal: yours truly, sincerely yours, Best personal regards, Best wishes.

Informal: Your friend, love, Yours, Best wishes.

Part II.- Read the following dialogue and write the answers to the questions below.

Daisy: Excuse me, Marian. Do you know where my brother Daniel is living?

Marian: No, I don’t. I haven’t heard from him in a long time.

Daisy: Has he written you?

Marian: yes, he has, and I wrote him back as soon as I got his letter.

Daisy: When did you send the letter?

Marian: I posted it last August.

Daisy: How did you send it?

Marian: I sent it by airmail. By the way, why are you asking me that?

Daisy: Because he called me asking about you.

Marian: Why didn’t he call me?

Daisy: He said that hasn’t heard from you since he left.

Marian: But I’ve mailed him two letters and a postcard to 4225 Sunset Street.

Daisy: That’s the problem. His address is 4225 Sunbeam Street.

Marian: Oh! What can I do? I miss him a lot.

Daisy: Call him right now. I have his phone number.

a)      Who is Daniel’s sister?

b)      When did Marian answer Daniel’s letter?

c)      Did she send it in September?

d)     How did she send the letter?

e)      Has Daniel heard from Marian?

f)       How many letters has Marian mailed to Daniel?

g)      Did Daniel receive any of them?

h)      What was the problem?

Parts of the letter.

432 Avenida Libertador

Mérida, Estado Mérida

January 30, 2009-02-01

Dear Dad,

Forgive me for not writing you before, but we were very busy moving to our new home, Mérida is a beautiful and peaceful city. Our house is very well situated. We have a Shopping Center two blocks from here, and a beautiful large park in front of us. The University is only half an hour by car, and a good bus service that goes there stops just in front of the park.

How are things going with you and Mom? We are curious to know about your new car. Please write soon and send some pictures. David hopes you and Mom can visit us as soon as we finish our moving and our new house is ready.

Give my love to Mom, and lots of kisses to my sister.

Love,

Mary

Answer these questions.

a)      Who’s writing the letter?

b)      Where is Mary living?

c)      Who has a new car?

d)     What’s Mary’s husband’s name?

e)      Do they have a Shopping Center near their house?

f)       How far is the University from home?

Lesson 1 HAVING A GOOD TIME

Lesson 1

HAVING A GOOD TIME

Listen and repeat.

A: Hi, Sue. Are you ready for the game on Saturday?

B: Yes, who told you about the match?

A: I read about it in the local paper. Well done, Sue.

B: Thank you very much.

A: You’re the best tennis player ever.

B: Very kind of you to say that.

Language focus

Greetings	Introductions	Farewells	Expressions of gratitude	Good wishes
Good morning /evening Hi Hello How are you? Fine, thank you. Fine, thanks.	Hello. My name is … Nice to meet you. Let me introduce my friend. Bye. I’ll see you.	Good bye So long See you later Thank you Thanks	Thanks a lot / a million. You are welcome. The same to you. I appreciate it.	All the best Have fun! Enjoy! I hope you have a nice… Have a happy …. Cheer up.

  

Practice the following dialogues. Work with a partner.

1.-  

A:  I’m going to Margarita for the weekend.

B:  Have a good time.

A:  Thanks.

2.-

A:  I’m going to a party this evening.

B:  Have fun!

A:  Thanks a lot.

3.-

A:  I’ve finished my studies.

B:  I wish you the best.

A:  Thank you very much.

4.-

A:  I got a new job.

B:  I hope it’s interesting. All the best.

A:  Thank you.

Complete the dialogues.

1.-

A: I’m going to Jenny’s birthday party tomorrow.

B: ___________________________________________________________

A: Were you invited?

B: Yes, but I’m not going because I’m leaving for Peru tomorrow.

A: ____________________________________________________________

B: I’ll do my best. _________________________

I hope you have lots of fun – have a great time – thank you.

 2.-

A: I just finished my studies.

B: Good for you. _______________________________

A: _________________ The bad news is I now have to look for a job.

B: Bad news? Come on! You will find a job anytime. You’ll see.

A: ______________________________________________________________

Very nice of you to say so. Thank you.  – Thank you – Congratulations.

 3.-

A:  Hi, Susan, what are you doing here?

B:  I’m visiting my father. He’s in room 14. He’s been here for 3 days.

A:  _________________________________________________________________

B: _____________________________________ The doctor says he is, but I think he is very sick.

A: Don’t be pessimistic. ________________ Things will get better.

B: Very kind of you to say that. __________________________________________

A: ______________________________, bye.

Thank you- Cheer up – All the best – Thank you very much – I hope he’s feeling better.

Circle A, B, C or D

1. Mary got very good grades at school.

A. Congratulations        B. Thanks    C.  Sorry      D. Cheers

2. A friend is starting a new business.

A. Merry Christmas      B. Have fun    C.  Good Luck     D. Happy Birthday

3. Your sister is going to a party.

A. Don’t worry       B. Have fun    C.  Sorry     D. Happy Birthday

4. You are meeting somebody.

A.  Sorry    B. Nice to meet you     C.  See you later     D. Don’t worry

5. Somebody thank you for a favor.

A.  See you later    B. You’re welcome     C.  Sorry     D. Happy Birthday

You’re visiting a friend on December 25^th.

A. Congratulations     B. Merry Christmas   C.  Cheers     D. Happy new year

Answer the following questions.

1.What do you say to somebody who hast juts won a very important sporting event?

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2. What do you say to somebody who has just found a new job?

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3. What do you say to people on December 31th at midnight?

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4. What do you say to a friend who has just gotten married?

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Write a short dialogue. Use Good wishes and thanks.