Key writing: a message of at least 25 words
| English | 中文 | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|
| content point/ˈkɒntent pɔɪnt/ | 内容要点 | nèi róng yào diǎn |
| recipient/rɪˈsɪpɪənt/ | 收信人 | shōu xìn rén |
A decision before an answer
- A friend asks where, when and what to bring. A long reply can still fail if it omits where.
- Your goal: Respond to all three content points in a short email or note.
Read the relationship
- Part 6 asks for a short email or note of 25 words or more. Turn the three prompts into a three-point checklist.
- Use understandable A2 language and organisation.
A message gives time and equipment but no place. It:
The reader cannot know where to go.
Use the defining rule
- Give a direct answer to each content point. Add enough detail for the reader to act.
- Check message purpose, recipient and minimum length.
Choose an appropriate friend greeting:
An informal friend message uses a suitable informal opening.
Check the conditions
- Use short complete sentences and a suitable greeting. Connect related information with and, but or because.
- Check message purpose, recipient and minimum length.
Task: invite Sam to study, giving place, time and what to bring. “Hi Sam, let’s study in the school library on Friday at four. Please bring your science notes and a pencil. We can practise together. See you, Lin.” The reader has all three details.
Part 6 requires at least ____ words.
The official task instruction specifies 25 words or more.
Apply the task format
- Check content, organisation and language. A teacher reviews the open response; a multiple-choice check is only preparation.
- Check message purpose, recipient and minimum length.
Do not count a greeting as a substitute for a required content point. Avoid memorised messages that ignore the task.
Which answer fits this case?
Respond to all three content points in a short email or note
Extra length automatically makes an email successful.
Content and understandable organisation still matter.
Keep the distinctions
- recipient 收信人 — The person a message addresses.
- content point 内容要点 — An item the task requires you to communicate.
- Respond to all three content points in a short email or note.
- Use understandable A2 language and organisation.
- Check message purpose, recipient and minimum length.
Match each term with its precise meaning in this lesson.
Keep the distinctions stated in the teaching example.
Put this lesson’s reasoning or event sequence in order.
The order follows the stated process; check each stage before the next.