homework

__**Homework from FRIDAY 30th May**__ **Please do ONE writing Task.**

............ //I've// //given up chocolate for a few weeks because I want to lose weight for the summer, so with my new hobby of gymnastics as well, I'll be super fit next time we meet. What about you, what's new in your life?//
 * You receive a letter from a friend, where she (he) tells you about a new hobby s/he has taken up. The letter from your friend includes this sentence:**


 * Write a letter to your friend (100 words) and describe a new activity you have started, and say why; also mention something you have given up.**


 * NB. Start your letter with**


 * Dear (name),**


 * End your letter with**


 * love from, / best wishes / regards / NB: NOT XXX kisses**

// **TO LOOK FORWARD TO STHG**. ( Vb+ING) // // I’m looking forward to) reading your news // // " " " " """""""""""""""" ) your next letter. //

First, do a preparatory writing exercise (just to check that you remember letter writing conventions .... it's important to start & conclude the letter appropriately -  see below) SO GO TO THIS WEB PAGE AND DO THE EXERCISE

@http://www.examenglish.com/PET/PET_writing.htm


 * __2.__**
 * Your English-speaking friend is coming to visit you, but unfortunately you can't go to the station to meet him (her). Write a letter (100 words) to apologise (say 'sorry') and explain what the problem is. You will send your cousin to meet him/her, instead. Describe your cousin, so that your friend will recognise him.**