Writing part 2 PET exam

In this part you have to answer a task by writing a short message to a friend or relative. The message must be 35-
45 words and has to answer a specific set of writing prompts. Here is an example:

Part 2:

Your friend Chris has invited you to a special party which he is organizing for your college teacher. Write an
email to Chris. In your email you should:

 Accept the invitation

 Suggest how you could help Chris prepare for the party
 Ask Chris for some ideas for a present for your teacher

Write 35-45 words.

As you can see, you are given:

 A situation: Your friend Chris has invited you to a special party

 A task: Write an email
 Prompts: accept the invitation, suggest how, ask Chris
 Number of words

Sample answer

Hi Chris!
Thanks a lot for inviting me to the party. I’ll be there. Should I give you a hand buying all the food and drink?. By the
way, what could I get for the teacher as a present?

Write back soon

( name)

USEFUL LANGUAGE

INVITING:
Would you like to....? SUGGESTING:
Do you want to...? Why don’t we...?
I’d like you to...... How about + verb ing?
Why don’t you.......? What about + verb ing?
Let’s (go)
REMINDING It could be a good idea to...
Remember that...
Don’t forget that... ARRANGING MEETINGS:
It’s important to remember that... Is it ok if we meet....?
Let’s meet...
CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations on + verb ing OFFERING:
It’s great that you... Shall I.....?
Well done! I can give you a hand with...
Let me know if you need any help with...
APOLOGISING:
I’m ( really) sorry about + verb ing
Forgive me for + verb ing
ACCEPTING
Of course I’ll... ASKING FOR ADVICE:
I’m more than happy to... What can/could I do ( with/ about)...?
I’m glad to... Do you think I should...?
Great! I’d really like to... What would you do?

REFUSING: SAYING WHAT YOU LIKED/DISLIKED:

I’m sorry, but I can’t... What I really like/ love/liked/loved...
Thanks but I’m afraid I can’t... My favourite ( part of the...) was...
Sorry but it’s impossible for me to... The best thing about... was...
I’d like to, but I can´t...
FAREWELL EXPRESSIONS:
EXPLAINING: Bye/ Bye for now
What happened was that... All the best
The thing is that... Best wishes
Regards
ASKING FOR IMFORMATION: See you soon
Could you tell me...?
Is it true that...? ANOTHER EXAMPLE
Please, let me know ( if)... An English friend of yours called James gave a party
Do you know ( if)...? yesterday, which you enjoyed. Write an email to
James. You should:
EXPRESSING PREFERENCE:  Thank him for the party
I would prefer to...  Say what you liked best
I’d rather ( go)...  Suggest when you could both meet again.
What I’d like is to...
Hi James,
WISH GOOD THINGS: Thank you very much for the party! I had a great time.
Good luck with... What I enjoyed most was the music. It was great!.
All tha best ( with)... How about meeting again next Saturday? Let me
Hope you enjoy...! know
Enjoy yourself Best,
Have fun ( in / at) ..........
Have a good time

 Your message is supposed to be understood without difficulty

 It’s important to stick to the word limit ( although you won’t be penalised for exceeding just a few words)
 Read everything several times to spot silly mistakes and improve your task.

WRITINGS

our family is visiting London next month. You have an English pen friend called Zara who also lives in
London. You would like to meet here when you go to London.
Write an email to Zara. In your email, you should:

 say when your family is coming to London

 ask if you can meet up, and suggest a day
 suggest what you can do together.

Write 35-45 words.

You are going away for the long weekend with your friend, Gina.
Write an e-mail to her. In your e-mail, you should

 offer to buy the bus tickets before you travel

 suggest what bus to catch
 arrange to meet Gina at the bus station.

Write 35-45 words.

A friend, Miguel, borrowed your tent three weeks ago and hasn't returned it yet.
Write a note to Miguel. In your note, you should

 remind him that he has your tent

 ask him to return it
 explain why you need it.

Write 35-45 words.