Стр.WB2 Writing Bank ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс
2 Writing bank Formal letters/emails Formal letters/emails are usually sent to people we don’t know or people in an official position, eg.
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2 Writing bank
Formal letters/emails
Formal letters/emails are usually sent to people we don’t know or people in an official position, eg. when applying for a job/course, making a complaint or requesting taskmotion, etc. They include:
a formal greeting (Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Mr Smith);
an introduction with our opening remarks and the reason for writing;
main body paragraphs, one for each separate topic;
a conclusion with our closing remarks;
a formal ending (Yours faithfully, when you dontaskt know the persontasks name/Yours sincerely, when you know the persontasks name) + your full name.
Formal style is characterised by:
formal expressions, advanced vocabulary & longer sentences (I am available for an interview at any time convenient for you.)
formal linking words (However, In addition,
full verb forms (I am writing to ...)
use of the passive (I can be contacted ...)
Useful language
Applying for a job/course
I am writing to apply for the position or of ... advertised in (yesterdaytasks taskEvening Post’).
With reference to your advertisement
I have been working as a ... for the last …years.
Despite my lack of... experience, I feel that I would be ...
I consider myself to be (punctual, hardworking, etc.)
I enclose a reference from my previous employer.
I would be grateful if you would consider my application.
Can you tell me the duration of the course?
Please send me a prospectus giving the course details.
Is it possible to enrol online?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Complaining
I am writing to draw your attention to ...
I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction at the ...
I am writing to complain about the quality of ... I recently purchased from you.
The sales assistant was extremely rude and ...
I demand an immediate replacement or a full refund.
I would appreciate it if... could be replaced.
I hope you will replace ...
I hope that this matter will be dealt with promptly.
I look forward to a prompt reply.
You recently ordered an item online from www.gifts4all.com but you were very disappointed with it. Write an email of complaint explaining why you are dissatisfied and what you would like the company to do (120-180 words).
Dear Sir/Madam,
1 a) I want to complain about an X360 camera which I ordered through your website on 25th November. Unfortunately, I have experienced b) lots of problems.2 To start with, I ordered the camera in blue but the one I received was black. Secondly, c) although your website said batteries were included, there were no batteries in the camera. Also, I did not receive the free case that was supposed to come with the camera.
3 I am very disappointed, d) You have to replace the camera for the correct colour and include the case and batteries e) right away. In addition, f) I want you to say sorry for the trouble youtaskve caused. I am sending the item back to you together with my invoice, g) You have to pay me back for the cost of the stamps.
4 h) Write back soon.
Yours faithfully,
Sasha Cohen
Practice
1 Read the email and replace the informal expressions in bold with the formal ones below.
1 despite the fact that your advertisement stated
2 I look forward to a prompt reply.
3 I would like you to
4 I expect the postage to be refunded.
5 as soon as possible
6 a number of problems with the order.
7 I am writing to complain about
8 I would appreciate an apology for the inconvenience.