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MUET My Way Part 4 - Writing

        Yes, of course..            I heard that you sang a song for the wedded couple. Did you enjoy
                                    doing that?

        No, because..               I also heard that the weather was bad on that day. Was everyone upset?
        Tell Aina.                  I heard too that you are planning your wedding next and I’d like to help
                                    out. What would you like me to do?

                                    Write soon!
                                                                                       Your friend,
                                                                                           Aina

                                   Using  all the notes given, write a reply of  at  least  100  words in an
        Tips                       appropriate style.


          Similar to the email tips,   After analysing both question samples, it is clear that you will need to
          respond to the letter using   improve your writing skills in some of these areas listed below. You will
          the notes given on the
          righthand side. You will   need to know how to:
          need to add your address
          and the date and sign off   1   express feelings
          on the righthand side of the
          informal letter. Do not use   2   describe situations
          slang or short forms and
          do keep to the wordcount.   3   give opinions
          Demonstrate your command
          of the language through the   4   offer suggestions
          usage of linkers, a variety   5   wrap up the email/letter
          of sentence structures from
          simple to complex and good
          vocabulary.
                                   It would be very beneficial to you to take note of the less common
                                   phrases in order to help improve your vocabulary power and your overall
                                   command of the language.
   WRITING
                                    1   Express feelings

                                       I’m good.                             I’m sick.
            Low Band /    I’m fine.                            I’m unwell.
          High Frequency
                          I’m well.                            I’m not feeling fine.

                          I feel fine.                         I’m a little under the weather.
                          I’m doing well now.                  I was rather sickly.
                          I’m as fit as a fiddle again.        I’m feeling quite poorly today.

                          I’m in the pink.                     I’m feeling down in the dumps.
                          I’m in the pink of health.           I’m feeling out of sorts.
                          I’m all hale and hearty.             I’m a little off colour today.
           High Band /    I was under the weather but I’m right as
          Low Frequency   rain now.                            I have been quite indisposed lately.



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