Стр.24-25 Модуль 1 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 10 класс
Unit 1.10 Writing: Letters/Emails of complaint Formal - Informal style 1 For sentences 1-20, decide if the language is F (formal) or I (informal).
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Unit 1.10
Writing: Letters/Emails of complaint
Formal - Informal style
1 For sentences 1-20, decide if the language is F (formal) or I (informal). Give reasons. Compare answers with a partner.
1 I thought Itaskd drop you a line to ...
2 I am writing to Inquire about ...
3 I would appreciate an early reply.
4 Why not pop up here to see us?
5 Do keep in touch.
6 Well. I think that’s all for now.
7 I am sorry to inform you that...
8 I am writing in connection with ...
9 Please accept our sincere apologies ...
10 I’ve been meaning to write to you for ages.
11 I am currently working at...
12 I feel I must protest about...
13 Why don’t you come to dinner ...
14 I’d love to see you again.
15 Thanks for the invitation.
16 Please Indicate whether you will be able ...
17 Your presence is required at...
18 I look forward to ...
19 I’m looking forward to ...
20 Drop by for coffee sometime ...
A letter/email of complaint is written when we wan! to express our dissatisfaction about a specific problem. It is normally written in formal language with an impersonal tone, lire language used depends on whether we want to complain in a mild or strong way. However, we should never be rude or insulting.
In the opening remarks, we slate our complaint, including details of what happened and where/ when the incident took place.
e.g. I am writing to complain about a cooker I bought from your store last week. (MILD)
I wish to express my extreme dissatisfaction with a cooker I bought from your store last week. (STRONG)
In the main body paragraph, we present the specific points we are complaining about, in separate paragraphs. We always justify our points by giving examples/reasons.
e.g. Even though I have only used the cooker a few times, the grill no longer works.
In the closing remarks, we explain what we expect to happen
e.g. to be given a refund, replacement, apology etc.
e.g. I look forward to your reply concerning the matter. (MILD)
I insist that you refund my money at once. (STRONG)
2 Read the rubric and answer the questions.
You recently attended a concert but you were extremely disappointed because the ticket agency overcharged you. Also, although the programme advertised a 2-hour concert Including a supporting act It lasted only 40 minutes and there was no supporting act
Write a letter to the organisers. In your letter
state when/where the concert took place
explain the problem
ask for a refund
1 Who is going to read your letter? Do you know them?
2 What should you include?
3 What style should you use?
4 Would you use a mild or a strong tone? Why?
3 Read the letter below and number the paragraphs in the right order. What is the topic of each paragraph? Is it a mild or a strong complaint? Justify your answer.
Dear Sir/Madam,
A Firstly, I feel I was overcharged for the tickets. I purchased two tickets from your ticket agency at the full price of 20 each a month before the concert. I was therefore shocked to discover that the same tickets were being sold for 10 each at the door on the day of the concert.
В I am writing with regard to the Wild Horses concert at Torford Town Hall which I attended on 13th March.
C You will understand that I am very disappointed with this state of affairs and I feel that you should, at the very least, refund the sum of ?401 paid fa the tickets. I look forward to receiving you prompt reply concerning this matter.
D Furthermore, the published programme was misleading. It advertised a 2-hour concert including a supporting act. As it turned out, there was no supporting act and the band only played for forty minutes.
Yours faithfully,
Helen Hunt Helen Hunt (Mrs)
4 Read the extracts. Which are beginnings/ endings? What tone has the writer used in each - mild or strong?
1 I must insist on a full refund immediately or I shall be forced to take the matter further.
2 I am writing about the ZXF camera I recently purchased from your company. I am afraid the enclosed product does not work.
3 I would appreciate it if the credit card could be replaced as soon as possible.
4 I wish to inform you that I was deeply offended by the rudeness of one of your shop assistants.
5 We use clauses of concession to justify our complaints. Read the example, then join the sentences using the words in brackets.
1 I called your store several times. I have not had a reply. (although)
Although I called your store several times, I have not had a reply.
2 I only bought the kettle last week. It has stopped working. (even though)
3 Your engineer called for the third time in the past two weeks. I am still without a working machine. (in spite of)
4 The advert said batteries were included. When I opened the box. they were not inside. (but)
5 I paid for a 64 GB memory card. The one In the box was only a 32 GB one. (despite)
6 Read the letter and complete each of the gaps with one of the phrases below. How does the writer sound?
I want to tell/l am writing to
about/with regard to
forgive us/accept my sincere apologies
any inconvenience/the trouble
a full refund/your money
I’d just like to say/May I take this opportunity to
buying tickets from us again/remaining a loyal customer
Dear Mrs Hunt,
1) I am writing to you 2) with regard to your complain! About your recent experience al the Wild Horses concert.
Please 3) accept my sincere apologies for 4) any inconvenience we have caused you. Of course, 5) a full refund has already been dispatched to you. 6) May I take this opportunity to thank you for your custom and express my hope that this unfortunate situation has not deterred you from 7) remaining a loyal customer.
Yours sincerely,
Tina Smith
7 You recently bought a DVD player online. Its disc tray keeps getting stuck. Send an email to the company. In your email (120-150 words) you should:
state when you bought it
explain what the problem Is
ask for a replacement