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Writing semi-formal letters, emails 1 The following extracts (A-F) are beginnings or endings of emails or letters. In each case: identify the type of letter/email (e.g.
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Writing semi-formal letters, emails
1 The following extracts (A-F) are beginnings or endings of emails or letters. In each case:
identify the type of letter/email (e.g. asking for/ giving advice, asking for/giving information, explaining arrangements, expressing thanks, etc)
say whether the letter/email is semi-formal or informal
A I realise it is short notice but your presence at the event would be appreciated.
В Just dropping you a line to say thanks for your help last week at the party.
С I am writing with regard to the teaching position that was advertised in the weekly town magazine.
D Should you require any further information about the schedule, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
E I just had the greatest time trekking through the National Park here in Kenya.
F Hope this was what you were looking for.
2 Match the opening and closing remarks. What type of letter/email are they from and what style are they written in?
Opening remarks
1 I was wondering if you know any good sights in your town that I could visit while I’m there.
2 I would appreciate it if you would provide me with some further details regarding our itinerary.
3 I am writing to inform you about some last minute changes that were made in the wedding plans.
Closing remarks
A Once again, I would like to thank you for everything you have done so far and I look forward to hearing from you.
В Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or concerns regarding the latest additions.
C Hope we can do some touring together. Write soon.
3 Look at the emails below. One is semi-formal and one is informal. Choose from the pairs of phrases (A-L) to complete each email correctly.
A this decision/up my mind
В think that I should/would rather see me
C for your advice/what you think
D really fancy signing up/am enthusiastic about enrolling
E prefer to follow/want to have
F my choice of/choosing
G don’t like/disapprove of
H more respectable/better
I understand/get
J am quite confused/’m so lost
К concern/worry
L appreciate your advice/love it if you helped me out
A Dear Mr Peters,
I am writing to ask 1) for your advice on 2) my choice of a career. The time has come for me to make 3) and I 4) am quite confused.
I have longed to be a musician since I was young. My parents 5) disapprove of the life of a musician and 6) would rather see me choose something 7) more respectable. On the other hand, I 8) am enthusiastic about enrolling in music studies at University. I 9) understand my parentstask 10) concern, but I 11) prefer to follow a career that is satisfying and fulfills me. I would very much 12) appreciate your Advice.
Kind regards,
James Preston
B Dear David,
Just writing to ask 1) what you think I should do about 2) choosing a job. Time’s up and I have to make 3) up my mind but I 4) ’m so lost.
I have wanted to be a musician since I was young. My parents 5) don’t like the life of a musician and 6) think that I should choose something 7) better. On the other hand, I 8) really fancy signing up in music studies at the University. I 9) get why they 10) worry but
I 11) want to have a job that I enjoy doing.
Please, I’d 12) love it if you helped me out
Thanks,
James
4 Suggest opening and closing remarks for the letters (A-G) below. An example is given. What style (semi-formal, informal, formal) would you use to write each one?
A Write to your community centre to ask about their summer activities.
В Thank your friend for his/her advice on a sport you want to take up.
C Write a letter of application for a position as editor of a weekly woman’s magazine.
D Inform your schoolmates about the upcoming talent show.
E Write to your manager and express your regret about having missed a meeting.
F Write a letter of complaint to a newspaper about an upsetting editorial.
G Write to an out-of-town colleague and explain the arrangements that have been made for his upcoming visit.
e.g. A Opening remarks: I am writing to inquire about the activities you have planned for the summer season.
Closing remarks: I look forward to hearing from you soon and hope I will find something that will be of interest to me.
5 Read the extracts from the letters. Replace the words/phrases in bold with more suitable ones from the lists. Identify what style of letter/email each one is.
few queries
of acceptance from
fine institution
student accommodation
pleased to receive
however
would be an honour
Dear Sir/Madam,
I was 1) glad to get the letter 2) telling me I was accepted into your college. It 3) would be great to attend your 4) really great school. 5) But, I do have a 6) few questions about 7) finding a place to stay.
go
I just wanted to tell
let me know if you’re into it
I had the time of my life
can’t wait to hear from you
love
1) I am writing to inform you about the new amusement park I went to. 2) It was an exhilarating experience. Maybe we could 3) plan a visit there together. 4) Please inform me if you would be interested. 5) I look forward to your reply.
6) Yours sincerely,
Janice
when I discovered
were unaccounted for
I am writing
a considerable amount
was appalled
purchased
on the 22nd March
attachments
Dear Sir or Madam,
1) Just a note to complain about the LCD TV I 2) got from your shop 3) the other day. When I opened the box, I 4) was shocked 5) to find that 6) more than half of the 7) parts 8) were gone.
6 a) Read the letter. Who is it: to? from? What is its purpose? What style should it be written in?
b) Choose the most appropriate words/ phrases to complete the letter.
1 a apologise for
b say I’m sorry
2 a letting you down
b failing you
3 a were aware
b knew
4 a your departure
b you left
5 a said
b mentioned
6 a hire
b fill some positions
7 a all right by me
b a most welcoming offer
8 a To compensate
b To make it better
9 a require
b need
10 a Yours sincerely
b Yours
Dear Mr Wilson,
I’m writing to 1) apologise for 2) failing you I know I had promised to water your plants while you were away on holiday, but an opportunity came up that I couldn’t pass on. As you 3) were aware I had been looking for a summer job for quite some time. As luck would have it, I found one the day after 4) your departure. My mum’s brother was visiting when he 5) mentioned that the amusement park near his town was looking to 6) fill some positions for the summer. As my uncle lives in the countryside, it meant staying with him all summer, which was 7) a most welcoming offer. I asked my brother to continue the watering for me, but I guess we both found out how unreliable he can be!
I understand that some of your plants were destroyed by the heat. 8) To compensate, I would like to pay for any plants that will 9) need to be replaced. Please accept my apology again.
10) Yours sincerely,
Albert