1. Writing an e-mail encouraging a friend

2. The outline : Part One: Part Two: Part Three: Writing an e-mail encouraging a friend find the problem; show sympathy analyze the problem, give advice and help encouragement

3. Dear Hu Bo, I felt great sadness when I heard that people laughed at you for being overweight. Please know that I am a true friend, and that I don’t laugh at you or have bad feelings towards you. Find the problem Show sympathy

4. I think you look good, but you will become healthier and feel better about yourself if you lose a little weight. If it is any comfort to you, I have also put on some weight recently, and so perhaps I can go on a diet along with you. Here’s a great idea– why don’t you play basketball with me next Saturday? It would help you get some exercise, and it would also be great fun! We can do this together. Analyze the problem; give advice and help;

5. Please write back and tell me what you think about my plan. Best wishes Li Fan

6. Sentences: 1.I felt great sadness when… 2.I feel sad/ sorry that… 3.I have learned that ….. I am very sorry to hear that. 4.It is common for…to do… 5.This is a common problem that… 6.I think it is nothing serious, but if you …, you will…(be better) 7.To end this failure/ situation, it is a good choice to…

7. 8.From my point of view, there are some reasons for this result. 9.Don’t be too frustrated and cheer up. 10.Never give up since it’s your dream to … 两点建议 On the one hand, On the other hand, 三点建议 First of all/Above all, In addition/Besides, Last but not least,

8. Dear Hubo, I was so sad to learn that some people laughed at you just for being a little overweight. As a matter of fact, I face the same problem. Therefore, I fully understand your feeling. Looking attractive is what everyone wishes, but if we don’t make any changes, we would become too overweight, when it is too late to take actions ( 安慰与鼓励 ). I think the best way to lose weight is to eat properly and exercise regularly. Firstly, we should develop healthy eating habits. Going on a diet is useless in the long term, but surely we should give up fast food, which contain too much fat. Secondly, we could do some sports in the gyms where there are many pieces of equipment to help us get into shape. How about going there twice a week? I know you are good at badminton, maybe we can do this together. Please write back soon and tell me what you think about..

9. Dear Juliet, I have learned that you didn’t pass the GRE this year, which will prevent you from applying for the oversea study in the US. I am sorry to hear that. Find the problem; show sympathy

10. I think there are some reasons that result in this failure. First, you were sick on the day of exam, which must have distracted you from your exam. Second, being 15minutes late allowed you less time to finish all the paper. Being sick and late, you were in such a bad mood that you couldn’t be concentrative during your exam. Analyze the problem (objective)

11. To end in success, keeping a strong body is vital, only in which case, a satisfying result can be guaranteed. As we all know, you are so learned and skilled that you don’t have any difficulty in passing the exam. Don’t be too frustrated and cheer up. Never give up since it’s your dream to study in the US. Give advice and encouragement