Rules for writing a personal letter

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How it should look like

How it should look like

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General requirements

The approximate volume of the letter is 100-120 words - grade

General requirements The approximate volume of the letter is 100-120 words -
8-9 120-140 words - grade 10-11.
If you want to get good points for a letter, its volume should not approach the lower limit, and it should also not exceed the volume. Write logically and concisely.
Your letter should consist of three paragraphs (Grade 9) or 4 paragraphs (Grade 11).

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What you need to pay attention to in order to get maximum

What you need to pay attention to in order to get maximum
points for a personal letter in English!

I. Words- bundles You know, … By the way, … Actually, … So, …  Luckily, …  Unluckily, … Anyway, … Predictably, … Well, … As for (the weather), …
II. The words- bundles are put in a personal letter at the beginning of the sentence, highlighted with a comma and increase your points!! Colloquial expressions Guess what? Wish me luck! Oh, and another thing! How are things with you?

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III. Also use several complex grammatical constructions:
passive voice : I was invited

III. Also use several complex grammatical constructions: passive voice : I was
to…
complex addition : My parents wanted me to start…
subjunctive mood : I wish my summer holidays were longer.
and lexical constructions :
be worth seeing: Madam Tussaud’s museum is worth seeing.
feel like doing: I feel like going to the cinema tonight.
IV. Vocabulary
Don't use simple adjectives. Replace them with more interesting ones.
interesting — incredible, terrific, fascinating, entertaining, exciting, educational boring — tiring, complicated, monotonous, exhausting bad — disappointing, depressing good — unforgettable, wonderful, unbelievable, gorgeous
And finally, don't write words you're not sure about. Because spelling mistakes lower your scores. Good luck!