Page 14 - Grasp English A1 (Workbook)

1 New People

Writing

A. Discuss the following questions with a partner.
1. What’s a penfriend?
2. Are you someone’s penfriend?

B. Look at the postcard from Thea to her penfriend,
Nathan. Thea is on holiday with her family.
1. What is in the picture on the front of the postcard?

2. Look at the back of the postcard. Where is Thea?

Dear Nathan,
Hello, penfriend! How are you? I am well. I’m on holiday in
Spain with my family.
This is a picture of the beach in Barcelona. It’s a famous
beach. Sometimes there are famous people on it, too! The
sea is warm, and the water is very clean. It’s very hot today
– it’s thirty degrees!
I am with my cousin. She is Spanish. She’s lovely and TO:
friendly. Spanish food is delicious, and the people are
really nice, too. Nathan Ryan
123 Regal Street Houston,
Now, a lot of questions for you! How is your holiday? Where
are you? Are you with your family or friends? Is the weather Texas, USA
good? Is the food nice? Please write a postcard and
answer my questions! SENDER:
Thea Patterson
Your penfriend,
123 San Jose Barcelona
Thea Spain

C. Circle the correct answer. D. Write a reply to Thea, from her penfriend Nathan.
1. What does Thea say in the • Choose a picture for your postcard.
introduction? • Write the postcard. Remember to include the following:
a) She is well. - An introduction: Say hello. Give informal greetings.
b) The weather is hot.
- Talk about your the picture on your postcard.
2. What does Thea say about the front
of the postcard? - Answer Thea’s questions:
a) The sea is cold. How is your holiday?
b) It’s a famous beach. Where are you?
Are you with your family or friends?
3. What does Thea say about Spain? Is the weather good?
a) Her cousin is Spanish. Is the food nice?
b) Spanish people are really nice.
• Write Thea’s address on the back of the postcard. (She lives
4. Where does Nathan live? in Greece!)
a) In England
b) In America • Ask Thea a question.
• Say goodbye.
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