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
Writing Strategy 1 Divide your letter into paragraphs. 2 In the first paragraph, which can be a single sentence, say why you are writing. 3 Each paragraph should have its own topic. It is usually best to deal with each point in the task in a separate paragraph. 4 In the final paragraph, which can be a single sentence, say that you expect a reply. 5 Avoid colloquial language and short forms. |
1. Here's a suggested division of the letter into six paragraphs:
Paragraph 1: Introduction and purpose of the letter Paragraph 2: Information about the group Paragraph 3: Dates of stay and availability Paragraph 4: Inquiring about food and drink Paragraph 5: Requesting suggestions about places to visit in Bristol Paragraph 6: Conclusion and expectation of reply
2. Examples of short forms and corrected versions:
- "we're" (we are) - "We are"
- "I'll" (I will) - "I will"
- "can't" (cannot) - "cannot"
3. Words and phrases that could be expressed in a more formal way:
- "friends" - "travel companions"
- "I would be grateful if you could inform me" - "Please inform me"
- "I would certainly be interested" - "I would be interested"
- "recommendations" - "suggestions"
- "receiving a reply" - "receiving a response"
4. Words and phrases that could be expressed in a more formal way:
- "ask about" - "inquire about"
- "soon" - "in the near future"
- "sort out" - "arrange"
- "tell me about" - "inform me about"
