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1. a) Read the rubric and find the key words. Make notes
under the headings: name – age – appearance – character.
This is part of an email you received from tour English e-friend.
*What does your neighbour look like? What is he/she like? Write your email(140-190 words).

b) Use your notes and phrases from the Useful Language
box to make sentences about the person.
I first met Steve in the park two years ago.

*Useful language*
Opening remarks
• I first met ... .
• has been my friend for ... .
Physical Appearance/Clothes
• ... is quite (good-looking, attractive, etc).
• ... is (tall and slim) with (brown eyes)
and (fair hair).
• ... dresses casually/formally.
Personality
• ... is very (outgoing/cheerful).
• ... is always (friendly) and loves/
hates/enjoys ...
• ... has a great sense of humour.
• ... but can be (aggressive, lazy, bossy,
etc) at times.
• ... is a very (interesting/friendly) person.
Feelings/Comments
• It’s great fun to be with ...
• I’m glad to have ... as my friend.

2. Check the theory in the Writing Bank. Then write your
email. Use your notes in Ex. 10a, the plan and the Useful
Language. Join your sentences with appropriate linkers.