A Writing Task

Write a letter to editor of the Young Post. Write and tell your readers about life in Hong Kong 10 years ago when you were a little boy.

You can use the following phrases to write

-         Play hide-and-seek in the kindergarten

-         Have a lot of toys from Mac Donald

-         Play stones and bean bags

-         Go to beach with family members

-         Ride bicycles at the weekend

How to Have a Green Day

1.     Why shouldn’t buy anything you don’t really want or need? It is because everything we buy is made using the earth’s resources in some way. If we don’t really need the things, we will waste the resources.

2.     What should we do with the old newspapers, jars and bottles? We should take them to the nearest recycling point, local charity shop or give them to a jumble sale.

3.     When we are cold in the evening, what should we do? We should put on a sweat, slippers, or socks. As soon as it gets dark, close the curtain to keep the warmth in.

4.     Why shouldn’t we take a bath? What should we do instead of taking a bath? It is because we will waste a lot of water when we take a bath. We should take a shower rather than a bath.

5.     What should we do if it is cold at bed time? We should try to do the following things: Ÿ   Put on extra blanket on our bed. Ÿ   Have a warm drink or snack Ÿ   Use a hot water bottle Ÿ   War warm pajamas Ÿ   Wear some socks

6.     What should you do, if you don’t like sleeping in the dark? We should use a night-light plug or a very low power light blub.

7.     How much does it cost you to have a green day? No, it doesn’t cost any money to have a green day.

A letter to a friend

Hi Fred,

How are things going?

Recently I have joined a chess competition with my mate at school. The opponents were all very good at playing chess and I had to play really carefully. Luckily, I beat them finally. My mate Terry beat the others easily and I was really amazed by that!We have got a bag of candy and a golden medal as a prize. I received them yesterday and shared the candies with my classmates.

Our final examination is coming soon and the school had alreday carried out the pre-exam policy. Our formal lessons was conducted until 2:30 and we left the school and went home to do revision. The examination will commence from 11th of June to the 22nd of June. I will have to work extremely hard because I want to join the prize giving ceremony.

After examination is over, we are going to relax and play crazily. The school has already arranged some activities for us and I am sure we will enjoy them. In addition, we are planning to go to Shanghai to visit the exhibition held there. According to the news reports, the exhibition will close after 6 months and we want to take a look. But I am anxious that we might have to line up under the hot sun for a long period. It could be tiring and perhaps I might faint, I know that you have lived in Shanghai for a long period of time and I think you are familiar with the weather in Shanghai etc, so if we really do make the trip, please be a tour guide for us.

How about you life in Shanghai, is it cool, are you enjoying yourself? I know that you have won in a solo competition. You have got some book coupons and a trophy as a prize. Congratulations to you! Please work hard and win in next year and also make good use of the book coupons. I know that you resistant to read books but please have a try. You knowledge will increase if you do so.

Ok! It is late now and I have to go to bed. See you soon and please take care!

Best wishes,
Jerry Lo