T: Which do you choose?

S: No. 2, Smoking.

T: Do you all agree with him?

Ss: Yes.

T: Now, I'll divide you into groups of four. Each group should discuss the e-mail and write a reply and then present some questions about the situation of smoking in the US.

Walk around the classroom to help them if necessary. After a few minutes.

T: Have you finished?

Ss: Yes.

T: Now I'll ask some groups to present your reply and questions.

Sample version 1:

Dear Paul,

I'm very glad to receive your email. Through our survey, we have got that most adults smoke in China. It's not against the law to smoke in public buildings, but in some public buildings, smoking is not allowed. As far as I see, our government isn't planning to change the law about smoking in public.

Best wishes,

Zhou Kai

Our questions are:

1. Do most adults smoke in the US?

2. What do people in your country think about the law against smoking?

3. Do young people smoke in the US?

4. Is smoking a serious problem in your country?

Sample version 2:

Dear Paul,

I'm very glad to receive your email. Our answers to your questions are: Most adults smoke in China. But less and less young people smoke, because they have realized the importance of health. Now it's not against the law to smoke in public buildings. But I think our government will change the law about smoking in public and reduce dangers