Моя специальность. Халюшева Г.Р. - 14 стр.

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      sincerely

    Dear Ms March,
    1)    …… in order to apply for one of the scholarships you are offering for
summer courses at the Oxford Academy.

       I am seventeen years old and 2) …… English for five years. I passed my First
Certificate in June 1999. I have just started a course leading to the Cambridge
Proficiency. My mother tongue is French, but I also know some German.
       I 3) …… to say why I think I should be awarded one of the scholarships.
4) …... , English is one of my favourite subjects and I have been getting good
marks at school. I feel that now I need to practise what I have learnt in real
situations. I would 5) …… like to know more about British life and culture. I am
very interested in literature and read a lot of English books and magazines. My
favourite English author is Agatha Christie and I have always wanted to see the
places where her stories are set.
       I enclose a letter of reference from my English teacher. I hope you will give
my application careful consideration.
       I 6) …… hearing from you,
       Yours 7) ……
       Michelle Legrand

      3)     Label each paragraph in the letter using these notes.
      - who you are
      - reason for writing
      - final comments
      - why you deserve a scholarship
      - signing off
      4)     Now it`s your turn. Write a letter of application to the Oxford Academy.
Write between 120 and 180 words. Here are some tips on writing a letter of
application.
      - It could be written to an individual or an organization.
      - The purpose of the letter could be to apply for a job, a scholarship or a place
on a course.
      - Make sure that you include all the relevant information that is asked for.
      - Use an appropriate style (formal or semiformal).
      - Remember to include: the reason why you are writing, personal details
about yourself, your qualifications and experience and the reasons why they should
take you.
      2.10 Read the following quotations. Discuss them in groups

      “Teachers pass the torch of learning on to others.” (Plato)

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