7th grade. Unit 7. Lesson 8. Writing about your plans

Are you looking forward to the summer holidays? 

What are your plans for the summer? 

Have you made an itinerary for your holiday trip yet?

Look through the email plan. In which part of the email can you use the phrases from the box?

•  addressing the reader 
•  mentioning the reason for writing
•  commenting on the previous letter 
•  giving the news 
•  informing about plans for the future 
• asking for information 
• inviting 
• finishing off the letter 
• postscript

Help box

• I’m looking forward to seeing you / hearing from you. 
• I can’t wait to see you soon / hear from you. 
• I hope to be hearing from you soon. 
• See you soon. 
• Send my love to … / Give my regards to …

Answer the questions. 

1. Who will travel to Edinburgh? 

2. Why is Kate staying in Brighton in August? 

3. What news did Alex write about in his previous letter? 

4. Why is Alex luckier than Kate? 

5. Which lines from the email can be good captions for the photos?