FCE Writing: PART 2 (Informal Letter)

STYLE: informal

TASK TYPE: an informal letter / email is written in response to the situation outlined in the question. Candidates can expect to be asked to write letters to, for example, an English-speaking friend, or a classmate.

WORD LIMIT: 140-190 words

TIME: 40 minutes

The task: Here's part of an email you have received from Sam, an English-speaking friend:

"Though my sister's quite a bit younger than me, we're good friends most of the time! So tell me about a relative of yours who you see a lot - and why you enjoy being with him or her. Hope to hear from you soon. "

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Hi Sam,

I'm so glad that you get along so well with your little sister! I don't have siblings, but I have a lovely cousin. She's a few years younger than me, but we have a lot in common.

Interestingly enough, we both like learning languages though we have different professions. It's always fun to walk and chat with her, switching languages mid-conversation. She's a sociable and communicative person, so every time we hang out, I make new friends and connections. Sometimes our holidays overlap and we travel together. We love history a little too much, so we book tours with guides to tell us the points of interest. I think a love of knowledge runs in the family. But we don't share the same taste in music or movies genres, not to mention fashion and other things.

I have a lot to do today, so see you around like a donut!

Love,

Dmitrii.

(169w/28m)