Unit 5: A Place to Call Home (Writing an Informal Letter 1)

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- I am a bit worried I won't have any friends at my new school.

• Why would you? Friends aren't important anyway.

• Don't worry. I'm sure you'll make a lot of friends soon.

• Is this a joke? I don't understand why you're worried.

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- I am feeling under the weather.

• Serves you right for not taking care of your health.

• You're just being dramatic again. I'm sick of it.

• Oh no. Please get enough rest and drink plenty of fluids.

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- Can you come to our housewarming party in August?

• Not in a million years.

• Dream on will you?

• I would love to.

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- Can you help me pack for the move?

• Can't you hire people to do that?

• I think you're just lazy.

• I'm sorry I am very busy at the moment.

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- Can you be a DJ for the party?

• I can, if you're willing to pay me.

• Can't I just come as a guest?

• I can't be bothered.

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- I heard that you've failed your exam.

• Yes. I did very poorly because I was unwell.

• Wow. You love to gossip, eh?

• No! Who told you that? How dare you?

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- My mum confiscated my phone and I'm grounded.

• Your mum sounds horrid. Please tell me she yells at you.

• I'm sure she means well. It's for your own good.

• Serves you right for skipping school.

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- The doctor told me that I have lungs infection.

• Why would you think I'd care?

• That sounds terrible. Is there anything I can do for you?

• You should drink more iced water.

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- How do I make friends at a new place?

• I don't think its a good idea to be hopeful.

• You can try joining clubs and sports teams.

• Why are you asking me? You're my only friend!

Select a suitable (polite) reply for this statement:

--- We're going to live on a houseboat.

• Are you poor now? Is that why you have to move away?

• Why would anyone live on a boat?

• That sounds exciting! I hope I can come visit soon.