Letters Letters FORMAL, INFORMAL, TRANSACTIONAL TASK 1 Read the extracts and answer the questions. · Where are the extracts from? · What is the purpose of each letter? · How do they differ? · Which extracts are examples of formal letters? · How is the reader addressed in a formal letter? · What are the closing remarks for formal letters? · What is the salutation in a friendly letter? · How would you end extracts 1,2,3 ? · How would you begin the extracts 4 and 5? 1. Dear Mr Miller, I received your kind invitation to the reception. Unfortunately, owing to other commitments. I will be unable to attend ... 2. Dear Ralph, l just got your invitation to the company's event. l `m afraid I can't make it because I've a/ready made plans which l can "t change ... 3. Dear Sirs,
January 17, 2014 Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to complain about the computer I bought at your store last week. When I tried to turn the computer on at home, it did not work. The screen was black and the computer made an odd noise. I performed in the manner as the user manual wrote. Since the computer was guaranteed for 2 years, I took it back to your store but the shop assistant did not help me. She was impolite and arrogant and she said that she could do nothing. I am most disappointed and require my money back or a new product. I hope that this problem will find a solution in a week. Yours faithfully Mari Mets (117) January 21, 2014 Dear Sir/Madam I am writing in response to your advertisement in the last week edition of "The Job-Hunter". I would like to attend the TV talent show. I am 19 years old, have graduat
9 Did he reading when he heard the scream? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10 Which book did you enjoying most? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Marks: /10 Words, words, words 4 Write the words which mean the following. The first letter of each word has been provided. 1 Children wear this to school to make them look the same. u______________________ 2 A jacket and trousers made from the same material. s ______________________ 3 A man wears this round his neck and over his shirt to make him look smart. t _______________________ 4 We wear these to protect our clothing
· Fine, thanks. / On top of the world, thanks. · OK, thanks · Not so bad, thanks. / Can't complain, thanks. · So so, thanks. / So and so, thanks. · Not so good, actually 1 The English alphabet Spelling Work with your partner and spell out first your name and then some names of places. Write down each letter as you hear it, and then say the word. The English alphabet on the phone: You might find the following alphabet (used by international airlines) useful when trying to spell a word on the telephone. A Alpha O Oscar Ä Alpha-Echo Ö Oscar-Echo B Bravo P Papa C Charlie Q Quebec D Delta R Romeo
The people in this town are very friendly. (NOT The people in this town is very friendly.) Who are those people? (NOT Who is that people?) 60. Use although or but, but not both together. Although it was late, she went out. It was late, but she went out. (BUT NOT Although it was late, but she went out.) 61. With if, we normally use the present to talk about the future. If I have time, I'll phone you. (NOT If I'll have time, I'll phone you.) I'll be surprised if she answers my letter. (NOT I'll be surprised if she'll answer my letter.) 62. Use almost, not nearly, to say that one thing is very like another. She is almost a sister to me. (NOT She is nearly a sister to me.) I almost wish I had stayed at home. (NOT I nearly wish I had stayed at home.) 63. If you don't do something any more, you stop doing it. The doctor told me to stop smoking. (NOT The doctor told me to stop to smoke.) I'm going to stop working so hard. (NOT I'm going to stop to work so hard.) 64
These letters are often written in response to an advertisement. 1. What is the intended purpose of the inquiry that I intend to write? 2. Who is the intended recipient? 3. How can I let my recipient know that I am seriously interested in their product/service/job offer? General Rules to Follow: Be polite. Be clear and organized about what you want/need to know. Express thankfulness for time and effort. The K.I.S.S. principle keep it short and simple SAMPLE LETTER Dear Ms Smith I am writing in response to your advertisement to enquire about the pub and restaurant placement in England. /I am writing to enquire about the pub and restaurant placement in England, as advertised by you. To start with, where in England/in which area of England is the workplace located? Could you also tell me which positions are available/you are seeking to fill, and how long a workday/how many hours a shift would be
1. Do you know any famous tourist attraction in London? What do you know about them? 2. Do you know any famous people in the history of Great Britain? What are they famous for? 3. What kinds of things are typically British or English in your opinion? 4. If you could visit Great Britain, which places would you like to see? Why? COMMUNICATION 1. How do you usually communicate with your friends? 2. Which do you prefer making a phone call, sending an email, writing a letter? Why? 3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones? 4. How do you think people will communicate in the future? Do you think they will communicate more or less than today? 5. Have you got a telephone at home/ a mobile phone? 6. How many times a day does it ring? 7. Where is the phone in your home? 8. Who gets most of the calls in your family? 9. Who makes most of the calls? 10. How big is your phone bill per month? 11
She also loves listening to rock music, which is what we bonded over. Also, she is a great artist if she has the time and patience. Her over analyzing makes her a slow drawer. I love Kati with all my heart. She is the best friend anyone could ever have. Whenever I need her I can call her and she's there for me. Although she might want to portrait a pessimistic person, all her advice is always very positive. I know she will be a great teacher one day. 4. Letter to a friend Dear Helena, I am writing to you, because you asked about my favourite TV-programme and I'm very happy to reply. The programme I'm most fond of is Supernatural. It's a Canadian based American TV-show. It's pretty amazing as it's about to start it's 9th season. I love it because it used to be very scary and now as I have grown older, so has the show. The show is about two brothers who drive around the continental USA. They hunt supernatural
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