Writing Formal and Informal Letters. Part 1. Домбровская И.В - 60 стр.

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 2 You are a policeman and have received a letter from the teacher of a local school.
 She wants you to talk to her class about road safety. Read Miss Sharp's letter care-
 fully and the following notes which you have made for yourself. Then write a let-
 ter, setting up the appointment.
 … so I feel that the children would benefit greatly from hearing you speak about
 road safety. Please let me know when it would be convenient for you to come.
 children - what age? do I need to bring photos, slides, etc? how long do I have to
 speak for?
 where will the talk take place?
 3 You have been invited to a friend's party but you can't go because you're going
 out with your parents that evening to the theatre. Write to your friend, apologising
 and giving your reason for not being able to go to the party.
 4 You have seen a newspaper advertisement for a summer job as a tour guide.
 Write a letter applying for the job including all relevant information.
 5 You have decided to go on an organised day trip to France. Your cousin wants to
 come, but needs more information. Using the notes below, write a letter to your
 cousin, giving all relevant details.

DAY TRIP TO FRANCE
   - meet 7am coach station
   - don't forget an up-to-date passport
   - need at least ₤50 spending money
   - back home 11pm
   - phone Mr Graham by Friday to book
     a place (0 1223-527739)
 Exercise 8
 Read the following questions, identify the type and style of each letter, then
 write any four of them. Write your answer in the appropriate style using 120-
 180 words. Do not include addresses.

 1    While staying at a hotel recently you lost your camera. Write a letter to the
      hotel manager describing your camera and asking him to send it to you if he
      finds it.
 2    This is part of a letter you have recently received from your old school. Write
      a reply to this letter, expressing regret that you will be unable to attend since
      you will be on holiday abroad for the whole of June.
      We will be holding a reunion party for all former students on June 24th and
      would be very pleased to see you there. Please let us know as soon as possible
      if you will be attending.