I use text message every day.
I sometimes use social media.
I never use letter phone.
I use text message every day.
I sometimes use social media.
I never use letter phone.
B. Which types of communication in A would you use in each situation? Fill in the Me column.
(Bạn sẽ sử dụng những kiểu giao tiếp nào từ bài A trong mỗi tình huống sau? Điền vào cột “Tôi”.)
You want to ... (Bạn muốn ... ) | Me (Tôi) | My partner (Bạn bên cạnh) |
1. send a photo to your grandparents. (gửi một bức ảnh cho ông bà của bạn.) | ||
2. apply for a scholarship. (xin học bổng.) | ||
3. keep in touch with friends from Brazil. (giữ liên lạc với bạn bè từ Brazil.) | ||
4. send an assignment to your teacher. (gửi bài tập cho giáo viên.) | ||
5. invite a friend out tonight. (mời một người bạn đi chơi tối nay.) |
Write one of the following emails.
• Write a short formal email (60 – 75 words) to a travel company. You want information about their vacations next summer. Ask for information about their hotels and prices.
• Write a short informal email (60 - 75 words) to a friend. You plan to have a party with family and friends for your parents' wedding anniversary. Invite him or her to the party.
D. Read the information below. Then discuss in pairs if you would use formal or informal writing for each situation in B.
WRITING SKILL: Formal and Informal Writing
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Letters and emails are classified into 2 styles: formal and informal. The tone of your letter or email depends on who you are writing to and how well you know them.
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Formal Writing
| Informal Writing
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When to use
| - writing to people we don't know (e.g., an employer) - in business and professional situations
| - writing to people we know well (eg., our friends, our family members) - in personal situations
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How to write
| - using full sentences and special expressions (sử dụng các câu đầy đủ và cách diễn tả đặc biệt)
Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to apply for the scholarship of...., Please see my attached high school transcription.
Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to inform you that ... Yours faithfully,)
| - using shorter sentences and contracted forms - leaving words out at times
Hi! I'm having a party. Want to come? Hi guys, Let me tell you about... Love, |
Exchange emails with a partner. How well does your partner use formal and informal language? Give feedback.
C. Compare your answers in pairs. Fill in the information for your partner. Give reasons for your answers.
(So sánh câu trả lời của bạn theo cặp. Điền thông tin cho bạn bên cạnh. Đưa ra lý do cho câu trả lời của bạn.)
F. Match the formal and informal expressions with similar meanings.
1. Dear Miss Jones: | f | a. I want ... |
2. I would like … | _____ | b. I'm writing to tell you ... |
3. I'd like to request … | _____ | c. See you soon. |
4. Please see the attached photos. | _____ | d. Thanks for the invite! |
5. I am writing to inform you … | _____ | e. Can I have …? |
6. I look forward to seeing you. | _____ | f. Hi Jill! |
7. Thank you for inviting me. | _____ | g. Here are the photos. |
8. Best regards, | _____ | h. Bye for now! |
E. In pairs, look at the three messages and number them from 1 to 3 (1 = most formal, 3 = least formal). Underline words and phrases that help you decide.
Hi Chen, I'm having a party. It's my 18 birthday and my family and friends are meeting at a theme park. It’d be great to see you. The invitation is attached with the time, date, and address. Hope you can come! Best, Paula |
Dear Miss Jones: I am writing to request information about art courses at your college. I am a student in Argentina and I would like to study art in your country. Also, could you please send me information about accommodation and prices? Best regards, Paula Fratelli |
Hey! I'm at the theme park. Where r u? |