Read the Writing Strategy and do the tasks below.

1. Divide the letter into six paragraphs.

2. Find three examples of short forms. Correct them.

3. Find words and phrases in the letter which would be bette expressed with these more formal words and phrases:

friends           I would be grateful if you could inform me

I would certainly be interested          receiving a reply

recommendations

4. Find words and phrases in the letter which express these things in a more formal way:

ask about          soon          sort out          tell me about

Use the phrases in the box to complete the instructions below.

1. First, beat……………………………………………

2. Then, heat……………………………………………

3. Next, pour……………………………………………

4. After that, fold………………………………………

5. Finally, put…………………………………………

Question 3. Put one of the words or phrases from the box into each gap . two words or phrases are NOT used . 
      Environmental pollution is a term that …(1)… to all the way by which man pollutes his surroundings . Man dirties the air with gases and smoke , …(2)…the water with chemicals and other substances , and damages the soil with…(3)…many fertilizers and pesticides . Man also pollutes his surroundings …(4)…various other ways .  …(5)…  , people ruin natural beauty by scattering litter on the land and in the water . They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing …(6)… 
    Environmental pollution is one of the most serious …(7)… facing mankind today . Air , water and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things . Badly – polluted air can cause illness , and…(8)… death . Polluted water kills fish and other marine…(9)… . Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land for growing . Environmental pollution also brings ugliness …(10)… man’s naturally beautiful world .

Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/. Then put the words into the correct columns.

Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/. Then put the words into the correct columns.

6. Read the Look out! box above and the dialogue below. Circle the correct words to complete the dialogue. Then listen and check.

(Đọc hộp chú ý! ở phía trên và đoạn hội thoại phía dưới. Khoanh tròn các từ đúng để hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

LOOK OUT! (Chú ý)

In affirmative sentences, much and many often sound very formal. In everyday English, we use a lot of.

(Trong các câu khẳng đinh, much và many nghe có vẻ trang trọng hơn. Trong tiếng Anh hằng ngày, chúng ta dùng a lot of.)

Jack: Look, there's a building with (1) many / some people outside. Turn left just before you get there.

Evie: I can't see (2) any / some people. There isn't (3) many / much light. Hey! What's that noise?

Jack: Nothing. There was (4) any / some rubbish in the road.

Evie: I hate this part of town. There aren't (5) a few/ many nice areas. Let's go north.

Jack: How (6) many / much fuel have we got? Only (7) a few / a little litres.

Evie: Oh no, listen. The police are chasing us now.

Jack: Let me drive. I know (8) a few/ a little tricks.

Mum: Jack, are you doing (9) any / many homework in there?

Jack: Er ... Yes. We're doing (10) a little/ much IT homework.

Evie: Jack! That's not true ...

Jack: Well, we're spending (11) a lot of/ a few time on the computer!

Evie: But we aren't doing (12) some / any work!

Put the words in the correct form.
1. The coach says Michael is a ... young footballer. If he trains hard, he will be a great player (PROMISE)|
2. There is Little.... between these two photographs (SIMILAR)
3. Children must be taught to be .... to their teachers. (RESPECT)
4. The detectires had a hard time separating .... clues from the relevant ones that might help them find the murderer (IMPORTANT)
5. It is rather.... than the weather will improve tomorrow. It has been raining for two weeks now. (LIKELY)
6. Jean Michael Jarre is a world famous ..... He composes Electronic music. (MUSIC)
7. I wont be at home at seven. I have an .... with my dentist. (APPOINT)
8. There are hundreds of .... People sleeping in the parks and in the streets of the city. (HOME)
9. Robs going to find a job and earn his own money. He hopes to lead an .... lifestyle. (DEPEND)
10. You cant stay abrad without a valid passport, it is ..... (LEGAL)