Writing Formal and Informal Letters. Part 1. Домбровская И.В - 19 стр.

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Exercise 3
Read the following letter and put the paragraphs in the right order. Then
read the model and determine the topic of each paragraph.
       Dear Lucy,
A      I'm sending you some photos of our holiday in the Virgin Islands. It was
       such a pretty place, I'm sure you'd have loved it. We spent ages choosing
       where to go to but finally decided that the Virgin Islands was a good deci-
       sion.
B      In the evenings we went out to eat in local restaurants, then went to a disco
       or took long walks on the beach. I think I must have put on some weight!
C      Thank you for your letter and the lovely photographs of your new house. It
       looks beautiful.
D      I've brought back a little souvenir for you which I'll bring with me when we
       come and visit you next month. I'm really looking forward to seeing you
       then.
E      Our hotel was fantastic. We decided to book a hotel close to the beach and
       we were lucky because our room had a huge balcony with a gorgeous view
       of the sea. We spent all day on the beach sunbathing and enjoying the good
       weather.
                               Best wishes,
                                   Mary
Exercise 4
In the first part of Paper 2 you will be asked to write a 'transactional' letter, based
on some information that is provided. You should make sure that your letter covers
all the points that are given.
A Sample task
Below is part of a letter you have received from a friend. Write a reply based
on the notes you have made and the other information given.
I don't know if you will be around when I come but if not, could you surest some-
where to stay? I'll only be staying one night, but I thought there would probably be
something on at the theatre. Could you find out for me and let me know? Hope to
see you soon.
         Yours,
          Jerry

WHAT’S ON AT THE THEATRE
The Royal Shakespeare Company presents
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
10 - 15 November Tickets ₤20
Reservations: 01238-221143
The notes: no – away in USA until 16 th
Pickwick - ₤35 a night near theatre
                 R&J