You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Zoe:
From: Zoe@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@ege.ru
Subject: volunteering
…I’m thinking of volunteering this summer, but I’m not sure what kind of work I’d like to do. What are good options for a first-time volunteer, in your opinion? Have you done any volunteer work before? What volunteer opportunities are available in the place where you live?
…My elder sister has given birth to a baby girl…
Write an email to Zoe.
In your message:
− answer her questions;
− ask 3 questions about her niece.
Write 100–140 words.
Remember the rules of email writing.
Suggested answer
Hi Zoe,
Thanks for dropping me an email! Volunteering this summer sounds like a cool idea!
I’ll willingly answer your questions. For a first-timer like you, animal shelters or local parks are great places to start volunteering. They often need help with basic tasks like walking dogs or planting flowers. When it comes to my volunteering experience, I’ve done some volunteer work at our local community centre, helping organise different events – really rewarding. As for opportunities here, we’ve got environmental cleanup projects and elderly care homes seeking volunteers.
Congratulations on becoming an aunt! When was your niece born? What’s her name? Who does she look like more – her mum or dad?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes,
Yana
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