Sharing my favourite place
A Angie’s Canadian friend is visiting China. She is writing him an email recommending a place to visit. Read her email and learn how to write one.
Use a polite, friendly way to respond to someone’s news.
Hi Jack,
I’m so g
lad to hear you’re planning a trip to China!
You’
ll love it here. There are so many great places to explore. I want to recommend my favourite place: the Changbai Mountains!
Use
a casual tone to sho
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riendliness and war
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The Changba
i Mountains are in the north -
east part of the country. The area is famous for its volcanic landscapes.
Use descriptive language to help readers imagine what the place is like.
Perhaps the most beautiful spot is the Tianchi Lake. The water
there is clear and blue, and rocky peaks rise all around it. Since the lake sits at the very top of a mountain,
it looks almost like it’
s touching
the sky!
This is a great place to visit at any time of the year. In summer, you can hike through ancient forests and stop to admire a beautiful waterfall. In winter, the area turns into a popular destination for skiers. After a tiring day of hiking or skiing, you can relax in the local hot springs.
Thanks to the volcanoes, there are many natural hot spr
ings here, and sitting in them is a perfect way to relax and enjoy nature.
Use the phrase “thanks to” to explain cause and effect.
I know you love nature—especially animals. There’s actually a nature reserve in the Changbai Mountains. There, you can see beautiful wild birds, deer and even—if you’re very lucky—a Siberian tiger!
Use the expression “Let me know if you want to...” to offer help or advice.
With so many wonderful things to see and do,
I’
m sure you’ll love the Changbai Mountains!
Let me know if you want to hear more about it—or about any other place in China. I’m always happy to help.
Cheers,
Angie
◆ Structure of the article ◆
Beginning: Show your excitement about your friend’s trip and introduce your recommended place.
Main body: Give details about the place, including its location, special features and what you can do or see there. Use a separate paragraph for each point.
Ending: Close by offering your friend help or advice about the trip.
B Daisy, your friend from England, is planning a trip to China. Think of a place in China that you find beautiful and write an email telling your friend about it.
Hi Daisy,
I’m so thrilled to hear you’re planning a trip to China! You’re going to adore it here—there are so many stunning places to discover. My top recommendation is Guilin, a city that feels like a fairy tale come to life!
Guilin is in the southern part of China, in Guangxi Province. What makes it special? Its amazing karst mountains! These are tall, pointy mountains with strange shapes, rising straight out of the ground like giant green mushrooms. The most famous sight is the Li River. The water there is crystal clear, and when you take a bamboo raft down the river, it’s like floating through a painting—mountains reflected in the water, birds singing, and the fresh smell of nature all around!
You can visit Guilin any season. In spring, the mountains are covered in bright green leaves, and the river is full of life. In autumn, don’t miss the Longsheng Rice Terraces—they look like golden stairs climbing up the hills! There’s also Elephant Trunk Hill, a mountain that really looks like an elephant putting its trunk into the river to drink. It’s so fun to take photos there!
I know you love taking pictures, and Guilin has endless perfect spots. You can even visit Reed Flute Cave, a cave with colorful lights on the rocks—it’s like a magical underground palace!
With so much beauty and fun, I’m sure Guilin will be your favorite too! Let me know if you want more info about where to stay or what to eat. I’m here to help!
Cheers,
[Your Name]