Task Writing to a friendTask Writing to a friend Skills Building 1Writing down the answersWhen we interview someone, we need to write down their answers to the question we ask them. Here are some guidelines to help you.Think about what questions to ask and write them down in advance.Write brief notes only, not whole sentences.Make meaningful notes. You need to be able to understand them later.Use contractions and abbreviations whenever possible.If you do not hear or understand an answer, ask the other person to repeat it. You can use expressions such as: Could you say that again? Could you repeat that, please? Did you say ... or …? Beg your pardon?Listen to the following radio programme and write short answers to the questions.1. What things might worry you when you move to a new place?____________________________________________________________________2. What are some ways to meet a new neighbor?____________________________________________________________________how to find your way around, meet new people, make friendsvisit their homes with a small gift; join a local club or activity group 3. What are some things you should do when you meet a person for the first time?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. If you want to meet people with similar interests to yours, what can you do?_____________________________be open and honest about yourself; ask him/her questions about himself/herself; actively listen to his/her wordsjoin a local club or activity group5. What are some things you should do if you want to make true friends?______________________________________________________________________________________________________always be there for them; listen to...
