KET WRITING FORMAT

1. LETTER/EMAIL
 Length: 25-35 words
 Task requirement: You may be asked to read and respond appropriately to a short note from a
friend. You are asked to convey three pieces of information.
 Purpose:
In this Part, you are required to show they can communicate a written message of an authentic
type, for example, a note or postcard to a friend.
 Language:
You should use an informal style.
 Structure:
You need an opening and closing formula; an introductory and closing paragraph; and a body
consisting of as many paragraphs as ideas you are asked to discuss.
 Common topics:
Some common topics to write emails/letters about are visiting your hometown, keeping fit,
advice on which cities to visit in your country, organising a party for a mutual friend, etc.
 Outline:
a. Informal letter:
I. Salutation
II. Main Body
1. Introduction
2. Matter in detail
3. Conclusion
III. Ending statement
IV. Name
 Useful expressions:
a. Informal letter:
Hello ……,
Greetings Hi ……,
Beginning the email or letter How are you?
How’s thing going?
I miss you so much!
Lovely to hear from you!
See you soon,
See you later,
Let me know,
Talk to you soon,
Ending the email or letter Your friend,
Love,
Bye for now,
All my love,
Love,
Lots of love,
Take care,
Closing the email or letter All the best,
Take care,
Best wishes,
Best,
Regards,
Kind regards,
 Sample answer 1
Read this email from your friend, Jo

Write an email to Jo and answer his questions.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet

Hi Jo,
Well, my favourite movie has to be 'Faults in our Stars'. I loved the book and the movie too. I try to go to
the cinema once a month, I usually go with my friends or my sister.
Take care,
Maria

 Sample answer 2
Read this email from your friend, Jan

Write an email to Jan and answer his questions.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet

Hi Jan,
Great idea about going to the sports centre. Let's meet at the bus stop near your house at 9 o'clock. You only
have to take some money for lunch as I have free passes for the sports centre.
See you tomorrow,
Harry

 Sample answer 3
Read this email from your friend, Alex

Write an email to Alex and answer his questions.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet

Hi Alex,
It should be a lot of fun camping together. I am thinking about going for a week. My mum has just got me a
new tent, so it should be bigger enough for both of us. We can cook our own food or eat at the cafe on
the campsite.
From.
George

 Sample answer 4
Read this email from your friend, Jo
Write an email to Jo and answer his questions.
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet

Hi Jo,
I can help you with your project. My school starts at 8 o'clock and finishes at three thirty. We usually get
about an hour of homework each day. Many students don't like wearing a uniform, but I don’t mind. The rule
that I don't like much is I cannot bring my phone to school.
From,
Sara

 Sample answer 5
Read this email from your friend, Will

Write an email to Will and answer his questions.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet

Hi Will,
It was a shame that I missed the game, but I needed to take a rest. My ankle is better now, so I should be able
to play next week. I will go to training on Wednesday so I can make sure I am fully fit.
From,
Harry

 Sample answer 6
Read this email from your mother
Write an email to the teacher.
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet

Dear Mr Parkes,
I have a dentist appointment, so I will miss your maths lesson this afternoon. Can you let know what we will
study in this lesson? So I don't fall behind.
Please let me know if I have any homework too.
From,
George
 Sample answer 7
Read this email from your friend, Jane

Write an email to Jane and answer her questions.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

Hi Jane.
Great that you are coming to my party. It is easy to get there. It is at Peter's Bar next to the Odean Cinema
in town. You can't miss it. The party starts at 7 o'clock, but if you get there a little earlier you can help me to
put up the decorations. You don't need to bring anything,
From,
Becky

 Sample answer 7
Read this email from your friend, Maria

Write an email to Maria and answer her questions.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

Hi Maria,
It will be great to go to the gym together. The membership is $50 per month or you can pay $5 for a full day
there. You need to bring some shorts and a t-shirt plus some sport shoes. There is a Thai boxing class which
we could join if you like.
From,
Jo

 Sample answer 8
Read the note from your friend Eric. Write a note to Eric to answer his questions.
 Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.
Hi Eric,
Cannot remember the last time when we had meal together! I would love to have beef or chicken for the
main dish and a bowl of spinach. I will be home at 7.00 pm, after I finish all of my work.
See you soon,
Mark
 Sample answer 9
Read the note from your pen friend, Alex.

Write the note to Alex. Answer the question.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.
Hi Alex,
Lovely to hear from you! I have just turned 22 this month. I have two little sisters and one little brother.
In my free time, I enjoy walking my dog and cooking delicious meals for my family. What do you like to
do in your free time?
Love,
Susan
 Sample answer 10
 You cannot at the railway station when your father arrives there. Your friend is going to meet him
for you. Write a note to your friend
Say:
- When your father will arrive
- What he looks like
- What he will be wearing
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.
Dear Sam,
Thank you for meeting my father for me. He arrives at the station at 6 p.m on Monday.
You can easily make him out. He is wearing a yellow T-shirt and blue jeans. He has a big black birth
mark on his left cheek. He is tall and overweight.
Love from
Anna.

 Sample answer 11
Read this note from your friend, Spencer

Write Spencer a note, answer her questions

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write a note on your answer sheet.
Hi Spencer,
It is a great idea! There is a new restaurant serving Korean food near my house. Let’s meet at 7 o’clock.
You can park your car at my house and then we can walk to the restaurant.
See you soon!
Bella

 Sample answer 12
 Read this note from your friend, Ally

Write a note to Ally and answer her questions

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write a note on your answer sheet.
Dear Ally,
Wish you could join us! We had meal together and snap some stunning photos. Almost all of our
classmates came to the party. I was given a lot of hand-made gifts and interesting books from them.
Love,
Linda
 Sample answer 13
Your friend has asked you to go swimming tomorrow evening. You can’t go. Write a note to your
friend.
Say:
- Why you can’t go
- When and where you can meet your friend on another day
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write a note on your answer sheet.

Dear Salem,

I am so sorry that I can’t go swimming with you tomorrow. I have had a bad flu and cough for weeks.
Shall we meet at the play station next Monday at 4? I have taken some medicines and will get well before
then.
Take care.

John
 Sample answer 14
Read this postcard from your friend, Alex:
 Write a postcard to Alex, Answer Alex’s questions.
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write postcard on your answer sheet.

Dear Alex,
I am pleased that you are visiting my country. Next month I will be on summer vacation so that we can
meet and have some fun. The summer has just begun and it is boiling hot. You’d better bring some cotton
clothes to make it comfortable when you are here.
Love from,
Alex

 Sample answer 15
You are going to have a party. Write a note to a friend
- Ask your friend to come
- Say when and where the party is
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write a note on your answer sheet.
Hi Martin,
Next Monday is my birthday and I’m about to have a party. It would be great if you can join! The party
will take place at 7 pm at the BBQ restaurant near my house.
Hope to see you soon,
Katy
 Sample answer 16
Your friend, Chris, has got your cassette recorder. Now you need it. Write a note to Chris
- Ask for the cassette recorder
- Say why and when you need it
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write your note on your answer sheet.
 Hi Chris,
I don’t mean to bother you but it seems you have my cassette recorder and I really need it. I am about to
take part in the school talent show, so please give it back to me later on today so I can begin practicing
Your friend,
Harry

 Sample answer 17
You’ve just watched a sport competition. Write a note about it to your English friend
Say:
- Which sport you watched
- Who you watched the competition with
- Why you liked the competition
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write your note on your answer sheet.
Hi Tom,
Last night, I watched a football match between Vietnam and Thailand. My father asked me to watch with
him and it was such an interesting game! At last, Vietnam won the match 1 to 0. Did you watch the game
last night?
Your friend,
Lucas
 Sample answer 18
You went shopping for clothes yesterday. Write a postcard to a friend
Say:
- What clothes you bought
- Why you bought them
- How much they cost
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write a postcard on your answer sheet.
Hi Anna,
Yesterday, my mother and I came to the local shopping to by some clothes. My birthday party will be on
next week and luckily, I have found a perfect dress for me. Although it costs me $100, I think it will look
good on me.
 From,
Lily
 Sample answer 19
Read the note from your friend, Sarah.

Yes, I would like to play tennis this

evening.
What time shall we meet at your house?
How are we going to get to the sports
center? What do I need to wear?

Write a note to Sarah and answer her questions

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.
Hi Sarah,
I’m happy to hear you would like to play tennis this evening ! Please come to my house around 7 p.m. We
can walk to the sports center just a block away. You may want to dress casually with a pair of tennis
shoes.
See you soon,
Rebecca
 Sample answer 20
Read the email from your English friend.

Write an email to Martin and answer the question

Write 25 – 35 words.
 Hi Mike,
My new mobile phone is fantastic! The best of it is the camera. I has got 16 mega pixels. It’s also very
expensive as it cost me $800. I have chosen my favorite white color and I love it! I will show you at
school tomorrow.
See you,
Anna
 Sample answer 21
Read this postcard from your friend, Paul

Write Paul a postcards. Answer his questions

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write your postcard on your answer sheet.
Hi Paul,
Can’t wait to seI’m going by bus. I will probably be there at about 3 p.m. We could go to the museum
and then eat something at the cafeteria.
See you soon, my friend.
Joel
 Sample answer 22
Read this postcard from your English friend, Sam.
Here is a postcard of my town. Please send me a postcard
from your town. What size is your town? What is the nicest
part of your town? What can you do in the evenings?

Write Sam an email.

 Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

 Sample answer 23
Read this note from your friend, Chris

Write a note to Chris. Answer the questions.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

 Sample answer 24
You want to sell your bicycle and you see this notice at your college.

Write a note to Gary Jones. Answer his questions about your bicycle.
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

 Sample answer 25

You have just started a new summer job. Write an email to your English friend, Pat.
Say:
 - What the new job is
- Which days you work
- Why you like it
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

 Sample answer 26
Write a note to your friend asking him to lend his bicycle for 4 days. Write the reason for
borrowing the bicycle and tell him when you can return it.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

Dear Sam,
I am going to have a bicycle touring to the countryside with my friends. Could you lend me your bicycle
for four days? I will return it next Monday.
Regards
John

 Sample answer 27
You are visiting England. Tell your friend to meet you at the airport. You need to know some
information about English

Say:
- What the weather is
- What clothes you are going to wear
- Suggest an event to enjoy together
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

Hi Ann,
I am coming to England next Monday. Could you meet me at the airport at 6 p.m?
What is the weather like in England these days? What sort of clothes should I bring with me? Shall we do
some shopping together in the evening?
See you soon!
 Mary

 Sample answer 28
You are going to invite your friend to the cinema.

Say:
- What the name of the film is
- When the film starts
- Where you are going to meet him/her.
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

Dear Ann,
Would you like to come to the cinema with me after school today? We can go to see “Harry Potter” at
the ABC cinema. The film starts at 6 o’clock. We can meet at the bus stop right outside the cinema.
Love
Mary

 Sample answer 29
Your friend invites you to go with her to the cinema but you can’t. Write a note
Say:
- Sorry to your friend
- Why you cannot go to the cinema
- Suggest your best friend to go with him/her

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

Dear Mary,
I am very sorry but I can’t go to the cinema with you tomorrow evening. My mother has to work, and I
am going to cook dinner. Why don’t you bring my best friend, Karen with you? She would love to go with
you. You can tell me about it tomorrow.
Love
Ann
 Sample answer 30
Read the note from your friend Richard. Write a postcard to tell him what he wants to
know.

Write 25 – 35 words.
Write an email on your answer sheet.

Dear Richard,
I’m pleased to visit you in England. I am coming next Saturday. I am going to stay in
England for a fortnight. I need to collect some information about the great castles in England. Hope you
will help me with it.
See you soon.
Susan