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A. Below is Peter’s email to his friend Talk in pairs. Imagine it’s New Year’s Eve and
Stevie. Listen, read and choose the that you and your partner are in different towns/
correct meaning of the words in red. cities/countries and are talking on the phone.

1. mate friend brother
2. Down Under Canada Australia Where are you?
...
3. barbie garden barbecue What’s the weather like there?
...
What are you doing?
...
Are you preparing for a party?
Hi Stevie! ...
Are you out in the streets celebrating?

How’s life in Canada, mate? Are you ge�ng ...

ready for another cold New Year’s Eve? Is it Who are you with?
snowing there tonight? ...
We’re all preparing for our New Year’s Day What are they doing?
lunch - Down Under style! The weather’s fine ...

here. It’s hot and sunny because it’s summer Are you having a good time?
here in Australia, of course. ...
Mum and Dad are outside in the garden at the
moment. Dad’s cooking burgers and chicken
because we’re having a barbie for all the family A. Read the tip and complete
and friends. Mum’s talking on the phone. 5 Write the phrases 1-4 with the
Nicole and Mike are at the swimming pool. words in the box.
Nicole’s swimming and Mike’s sunbathing. I’m
making lemonade. Anyway, that’s what Mum tip

thinks, because I’m wri�ng this email to you
now! When you write a letter or an email,
Well, have a lot of fun tonight! HAPPY NEW don’t forget:
YEAR! • to start with Dear or Hi/Hello.
Dear Jane, Hi Betty, Hello Max,
Best wishes, • to use a set phrase.
Peter How are you? I hope you’re fine.
I’m writing to tell you about...
• to end with a set word/phrase. Write your
first name under this.
B. Read again and match. What’s everybody doing?
Yours, Your friend, Love,
Stevie • is talking on the phone. Bye for now, See you soon,
Best wishes, Write back soon,
Peter • is sunbathing.

1. Bye now, Emily
Peter’s dad • is getting ready for New Year’s Eve. see
your 2. Brian, How are you?

Peter’s mum • is swimming. Tony
dear 3. you soon,
for
Peter’s brother • is sending an email. 4. friend, Sam

Peter’s sister • is cooking food on a barbecue. B. Imagine it’s New Year’s
Eve. Write an email to Hi...!
a friend/cousin.
How’s life in...?

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