Номер 1, страница 145 - гдз по английскому языку 6 класс (starlight) учебник Баранова, Дули

Writing bank 5 - номер 1, страница 145.

Условие.

Formal letters

We write formal letters to people in an official position or people we don't know well (e.g. Director of Studies). We write such letters to apply for a job/course, make a complaint, request information, etc. Formal letters consist of a formal greeting (Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr Smith), an introduction that contains opening remarks and the reason for writing, a main body which contains the main topics, each usually in a separate paragraph, a conclusion which contains closing remarks, and a formal ending (Yours faithfully, when we don't know the person's name / Yours sincerely, when we know the person's name + our full name).

Formal style is characterised by:

• formal expressions, advanced vocabulary & longer sentences. (I am writing to enquire when ...)

• formal linking words/phrases (However, In addition.)

• full verb forms (I am writing to ...)

• use of the passive (I can be reached.)

Useful Language

Asking for information

• Could you please tell me ...?

• I am writing to inquire about ... .

• I would appreciate if you could send me ...

• I would like to know if ... .

• I am interested in ... and I would appreciate it if you could ... .

• Do you think it would be possible for me to ...?

Complaining

• I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction at the ... .

• I am writing to complain about the quality of ... I recently purchased from you.

• I demand an immediate replacement or a full refund.

• I would appreciate it if ... could be replaced.

• I hope that this matter will be dealt with promptly.

Applying for a post

• I am writing to apply for the position of ... advertised in (yesterday's) ... .

• With reference to your advertisement in ... .

• I have been working as a ... for the last ... years.

• I will be available for interview ... .

• I look forward to hearing from you.

• Despite my lack of ... experience, I feel that I would be ... .

• I consider myself to be (punctual, ...).

• I enclose a reference from my previous employer.

• I would be grateful if you would consider my application.

• I am available for an interview any weekday morning.

You have seen an advertisement for a summer camp in England and you and your parents would like to have some more information about it. Write an email (120-150 words) in which you:

• say why you are writing

• ask for information about

  • activities

  • accommodation

  • prices

• end with closing remarks

formal greeting

Dear Sir/Madam,

formal expressions/longer sentences

I am writing with reference to your advertisement in the Speak English magazine. I am very interested in spending a couple of weeks in England next summer and would like some more information about your summer camp.

formal linking words

advanced vocabulary

Firstly, I would like to know what the minimum stay length is and how many hours of English lessons there are each day. I would also like to know what other activities are available for 12-year-olds at the camp. For instance, what water sports are available, and are lessons provided by instructors?

use of the passive

In addition, I would appreciate if you could send me information about accommodation and prices. Do children sleep in dormitories or smaller rooms and how many children are there to a room?

full verb forms

Thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

formal ending

Kind regards,

full name

Alexei Belikov

Alexei Belikov

Practice

1 Read the letter again and match the formal phrases in bold with informal ones from the list below.

1. Yours

2. I decided to drop you a line.

3. I'm waiting for your reply.

4. Tell me

5. I like the idea of

Решение.