1 Study the Writing box and read emails 1–3. Is Muna’s email a good invitation?
yes
2 Look at emails 1–3 again and find examples of …
1 an arrangement/definite plan with the Present Continuous I’m having a graduation dinner.
2 a prediction with going to
It’s going to be great fun.
3 something that’s sure with will
I’ll definitely be there. I won’t be able to make it.
4 something that’s possible with might
I might be a little late.
5 something that’s probable with won’t
We probably won’t be back until very late
3 REFLECT| Culture In groups, ask and answer the questions about events in Jordan.
1 Is it rude not to reply to an invitation? Say why.
2 Is it a problem to accept an invitation and then not turn up? Say why.
3 Should you always give a reason for declining an invitation?
4 In pairs, compare the invitation below with the advice in the Writing box. What’s wrong with it? Rewrite the invitation to make it better.
Students’ own answers
4 In pairs, compare the invitation below with the advice in the Writing box. What’s wrong with it? Rewrite the invitation to make it better.
Suggested answer
It doesn’t have a subject or title; it isn’t clear; it doesn’t mention the time the event starts; it doesn’t give a phone number or meeting place.
5 WRITING TASK Follow the instructions to write an email inviting friends to your event.
Use the Graphic Organiser to help you plan your writing.
• Decide where and when your event is.
• Decide what kind of event it’s going to be and think of reasons to persuade your guests to come.
• Don’t forget to put something in the subject box.
