Decide which of the following features (1-8) a formal letter should have, then read the theory box and check. Find two more features in the theory box and add them to the list.
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Decide which of the following features (1-8) a formal letter should have, then read the theory box and check. Find two more features in the theory box and add them to the list.
1 a personal, chatty style
2 very specific greetings/endings
3 everyday language
4 advanced language/vocabulary
5 set phrases
6 short forms
7 use of the passive
8 lots of phrasal verbs/idioms
Formal letters are characterised by:
• formal greetings and endings, e.g. Dear Mr Barnes … Yours sincerely (when you know the person’s name), Dear Sir/Madam … Yours faithfully (when you don’t know the person’s name).
• advanced/formal vocabulary/set phrases, e.g. I am writing to apply for the position of…
• formal linkers/phrases, e.g. For this reason, therefore, however.
• the use of the passive, e.g. I can be contacted….
• the use of full forms, e.g. I have always been interested in … (NOT: I’ve always…).
Formal letters don’t use: informal greetings/ endings, everyday language/colloquial expressions, a lot of phrasal verbs/idioms, short forms or abbreviations.
I am writing to apply for the position of Summer Tour Guide which was advertised in this week’s edition of the ‘Weekly Herald’.
I am 18 years old and in my final year at sixth form college. I am considering a career in the tourist industry after I leave college. For this reason, I would like to gain some valuable experience working with tourists.
I have 9 GCSEs, including Maths and English. I also have two years’ experience working as a Saturday sales assistant, which I enjoyed very much. I speak some French and German and have a good knowledge of my local area. I am described by my teachers as enthusiastic, confident and reliable.
i would be available for an interview at any time. I have enclosed a copy of my CV. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Ответ от эксперта
2 very specific greetings/endings (очень конкретные поздравления/окончания)
4 advanced language/vocabulary (расширенный язык/лексика)
5 set phrases (набор фраз)
7 use of the passive (использование страдательного залога)
9 formal linkers/phrases (формальные линкеры/фразы)
10 full forms (полные формы)
