Writing Formal and Informal Letters. Part 1. Домбровская И.В - 55 стр.

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PART 3
Revision
Exercise 1
Match the beginnings with the endings and say which are formal and which
are informal. Then, identify the type of letter, e.g. letter of complaint, letter of
invitation etc. Finally, list appropriate language for each type of letter.
BEGINNINGS ENDINGS
1 I am writing to apply for the post advertised in
yesterday's Independent. I have four years of
experience as a graphic artist as well as a degree
in Fine Arts, and believe I am the perfect candi-
date for the position.
A I am enclosing a curriculum vitae together
with two references. Please do not hesitate to
contact me if you require any further informa-
tion.
2 I am writing to you about last Sunday's dinner.
I would like to apologise for my inappropriate
remarks.
B Please write soon and tell me your news.
3 Hi! I haven't heard from you for ages. What
have you been up to recently?
C We’d love to see you again. Please call and let
us know if you can make it.
4 Congratulations on your marriage. I was so
happy when I heard that you and Peter had got
married.
D Please accept my sincere apology and let me
reiterate my deep regret for my comments.
5 I'm writing to you from my summer cottage on
the lake. I'd love it if you could come and spend
the weekend with us.
E I look forward to seeing you. Please let me
know if the dinner party will be formal so that I
can dress accordingly.
6 I appreciate the invitation to the opening of
your art gallery.
I am afraid I am unable to attend due to prior
commitments.
F I'd love to see the wedding photos. See you
soon.
7 I received your letter concerning the property
which you have recently inherited. I believe the
best course of action is to contact an estate
agent.
G I trust you will accept this advice. I am also
including the name and address of a reputable
real estate office which can help you.
8 I was delighted to receive your letter. I would
be honoured to attend your dinner party on the
28th May.
H I am sorry to miss the opportunity of meeting
the artists, but I hope I can view their work at the
gallery soon.
Exercise 2
Match the beginnings with the endings. Say which are formal and which are
informal giving reasons. Then, identify the types of letters, e.g. letter of com-
plaint, letter of invitation etc. Finally, list appropriate language for each type
of letter.
e.g. Beginning We would be honoured if you could attend our son's wedding
Ending Please indicate whether you will be able to attend. 
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                                            PART 3
                                            Revision

Exercise 1
Match the beginnings with the endings and say which are formal and which
are informal. Then, identify the type of letter, e.g. letter of complaint, letter of
invitation etc. Finally, list appropriate language for each type of letter.

BEGINNINGS                                                                               ENDINGS
1 I am writing to apply for the post advertised in        A I am enclosing a curriculum vitae together
yesterday's Independent. I have four years of             with two references. Please do not hesitate to
experience as a graphic artist as well as a degree        contact me if you require any further informa-
in Fine Arts, and believe I am the perfect candi-         tion.
date for the position.
2 I am writing to you about last Sunday's dinner. B Please write soon and tell me your news.
I would like to apologise for my inappropriate
remarks.
3 Hi! I haven't heard from you for ages. What C We’d love to see you again. Please call and let
have you been up to recently?                 us know if you can make it.
4 Congratulations on your marriage. I was so D Please accept my sincere apology and let me
happy when I heard that you and Peter had got reiterate my deep regret for my comments.
married.
5 I'm writing to you from my summer cottage on E I look forward to seeing you. Please let me
the lake. I'd love it if you could come and spend know if the dinner party will be formal so that I
the weekend with us.                              can dress accordingly.
6 I appreciate the invitation to the opening of F I'd love to see the wedding photos. See you
your art gallery.                               soon.
I am afraid I am unable to attend due to prior
commitments.
7 I received your letter concerning the property G I trust you will accept this advice. I am also
which you have recently inherited. I believe the including the name and address of a reputable
best course of action is to contact an estate real estate office which can help you.
agent.
8 I was delighted to receive your letter. I would H I am sorry to miss the opportunity of meeting
be honoured to attend your dinner party on the the artists, but I hope I can view their work at the
28th May.                                         gallery soon.
Exercise 2
Match the beginnings with the endings. Say which are formal and which are
informal giving reasons. Then, identify the types of letters, e.g. letter of com-
plaint, letter of invitation etc. Finally, list appropriate language for each type
of letter.
e.g. Beginning We would be honoured if you could attend our son's wedding
    Ending Please indicate whether you will be able to attend.

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