You have a pen pal and you are writing your first letter to that pen pal. In your letter, describe your previous studies and/or work experience, your current activities, hobbies and interests. Also, tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her.

Model Answer

Dear David,

I hope you are doing great. I am so excited to be your pen pal and writing my first letter to introduce myself. I hope you will write to me someday as I would like to know more about you.

As you already know I live in Manila, the capital of the Philippines and a bayside city on the island of Luzon, which mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. It is a lively city with more than 1.8 million population.

Regarding my education, I have completed my graduation from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila and my major was Bachelor of Business Administration. I finished my MBA at the University of the East in 2015 and soon after that, I started working for Ayala Corporation – one of the largest holding companies in the Philippines. I am now a senior executive in this company.

I was so excited to know that you maintain a blog as I also do it. You can visit my personal blog at www.daniel-francis.wordpress.com. Besides, I am a volunteer for a charity organisation that works for the destitute and less privileged population in our city. I am so surprised that you also like travelling as it is my passion to be able to visit different parts of the world.

I would like to thank you for inviting me to the UK. I am sure I will someday visit you and explore this great country.

Take care and write me back when time allows you to do so.

Warm wishes,

Daniel Francis