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A2 Key (KET) Reading and Writing – Practice Test 1 — Part 6 – Write an email

Question 31. Your friend Alex has just moved to a new flat. Write an email to Alex. In your email: congratulate Alex on the new flat, ask when you can visit, and offer to bring something. Write 25 words or more.

How to plan your answer

  • Start and finish like a friendly message: Hi Alex,See you soon, (your name).
  • Cover all three points: congratulate, ask when to visit, offer to bring something.
  • Write 25 words or more, in short, clear sentences.

Model answer (30 words)

Hi Alex,
Congratulations on your new flat — that's great news! When can I come and visit you? I'd love to see it. Shall I bring some food for us? See you soon, Sam

Now check your own email against the points below.

1A friendly email to a friend should begin with “Dear Sir or Madam”.

2My email congratulates Alex on the new flat.

3My email asks when I can visit.

4My email offers to bring something.

5It is fine to write only 10 words in this task.

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