Writing Formal and Informal Letters. Part 1. Домбровская И.В - 12 стр.

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       Exercise 4
       Put an F for formal and and I for informal language. Give reasons.

   1 I thought I'd drop you a line to let         12 I feel I must protest about...
   you know ...                                   13 Why don't you come to dinner...
   2 I am writing to inquire about....            14 I'd love to see you again.
   3 I would appreciate an early reply.           15 Thanks for the invitation.
   4 Why not pop up here to see us?               16 Please indicate whether you will be able
   5 Do get in touch.                             17 Your presence is required at...
   6 Well, I think that's all for now.            18 I look forward to ...
   7 I am sorry to inform you that...             19 I'm looking forward to ...
   8 I am writing in connection with ...          20 Drop by for coffee sometime
   9 I hope the matter will receive your prompt...
  10 I've been meaning to write to you for ages.
  11 Currently I am working at...

    Exercise 5

1 uses an impersonal style    4 uses examples of the passive voice   7 uses short forms
2 includes only facts         5 is an example of colloquial Eng-     8 contains literary devices
3 omits pronouns                 lish                                9 uses short, zappy style
                              6 includes advanced vocabulary

    Read the two models and find out which model

                                         MODEL 1
    Dear Ms Johnson,
        I am writing in response to your request for advice on choosing a career.
        The nursing profession is both enjoyable and rewarding, however there are
    also negative aspects that have to be considered. Most importantly a life long
    commitment of very hard work is required. A nurse must be prepared to work long
    hours, often under stressful conditions. You are encouraged to pursue a career in
    nursing if it interests you, but consideration of other options is also recommended.
    Microbiology, for example, is a profession within the medical field which can be
    equally rewarding, yet less stressful than nursing.
        I hope you find this information useful. Please contact me upon reaching a de-
    cision.
                             Yours sincerely,
                             Alice White