Writing Part 2: Short notes (35-45 words)

1. Read the instructions carefully and imagine the situation.

2. Make sure you write about all three points in the instructions.
3. Remember to address your message to the person named (e.g. Dear John / Hi Sam).
4. Don’t forget to write your name at the end.
5. Don’t write less than 35 words or more than 45 words.
6. Check what you have written for silly mistakes.

APOLOGISE I’m (so) SORRY FOR + ING verb

I (would like TO) APOLOGISE FOR + ING verb
EXPLAIN Using BECAUSE or THAT’S WHY
For instance: I can’t meet tonight because I feel sick.
I feel sick. That’s why I can’t meet tonight.
INVITE WOULD YOU LIKE TO? / DO YOU WANT TO + INFINITIVE ?
For example: I’m going to the cinema. Would you like to come?
SUGGEST SHALL WE..? / LET’S... / WHY DON’T WE...? / WHY NOT + INF ?
WHAT ABOUT + ING verb ...?
For example: Why don’t we go to that concert?
Why not go to that concert?
THANK THANK YOU FOR + ING verb / noun
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR + ING verb / noun
For example: I would like to thank you for inviting me to the party.
Thank you for the invitation.
ASK Can you...? / Could you...? / Do you want to... ? + INF
For instance: Can you help me with my homework, please?
ADVISE I think you SHOULD + INF / If I were you, I would + INF
For example: If I were you, I would give up smoking.
REMIND DON’T FORGET TO... / YO MUST REMEMBER TO... + INF
(somebody) For instance: Don’t forget to do your homework before Monday.
OFFER WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO... ? / I WILL... , IF YOU LIKE.
For example: Would you like me to book the tickets?
I will book the tickets, if you like.
RECOMMEND I RECOMMEND YOU + TO INF / I RECOMMEND + ING VERB
For instance: I recommend you to watch this horror film.
I recommend watching this horror film.
SAY / TELL Let me tell you...
I must tell you about... + noun