IV. Match these phrases with the types of letters. Give more opening phrases and endings for each type of letter.

1. I am writing to inquire about... 2. I am writing to apply for... 3. I am writing to complain about... 4. I am writing to inform you ... 5. I'd love to come ...but I can't make it. 6. I am writing to accept your kind ... 7. I'm writing to invite you to ... 8. I'm writing to apologise for...

a. letter of complaint b. letter of apology с. letter of application d. letter of invitation e. letter refusing an invitation f. letter asking for information g. letter giving information h. letter accepting an invitation

V. Match the beginnings with the endings. Decide which are formal and which are informal. Give reasons. Then, identify the types of letters, e.g. letter of complaint, letter of invitation, etc. Finally, list appropriate language for each type of letter.

e.g. Beginning We would be honoured if you could attend our son's wedding ...

EndingPlease indicate whether you will be able to attend.

Formal Invitation

BEGINNINGS 1 I wish to express my dissatisfaction to you in the strongest terms. Never before have I had to wait four months for the delivery of a new appliance. 2 Thanks for the invitation to your graduation party. You should be very proud of yourself. 3 Congratulations on your new job! I'm so happy for you. I know that it's just what you wanted. 4 I am writing in reference to your advertisement in yesterday’s Daily news for the position of personnel manager. 5 I am writing with regard to the documents which were unfortunately sent to you after the deadline. I must apologies profusely for this careless mistake.

ENDINGS A I regret any inconvenience this may have caused hope you will accept my most sincere apologies В Anyway, good luck in your new position. I know you certainly deserve it! C I want to cancel my order and I insist that my money be refused at once. I no longer wish to do business with your company. D I'm really sorry I can't be there on your graduation day, but I'll be thinking of you. E I am including my CV which lists my educational background and work experience. I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience.

VI. Read the following questions and identify the type and style of each letter. Then write any two of them. Write your answer in the appropriate style, using 120-180 words. Do not include addresses.

1. You have just returned from an exotic safari in Africa. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about it.

2. You have recently received a letter from, your cousin. Write a reply accepting his invitation to go skiing for the weekend.

How about going to Loon Mountain this weekend? I hear the skiing there is fantastic! Let me know soon if you can come...

3. This is part of a letter you have received from a friend who lives in Germany. Write a reply giving him the appropriate information.

I’ll be visiting your city next month from the 5th to the 12th. Can you find, out which 'universities offer courses in Business Administration? When I arrive I would like to visit them and start the application process.

4. You have seen an advertisement in The Sunday Times on May 10th. Write a letter applying for the position of Junior Reporter.

5. Your teenage son is having discipline problems at school. Write a letter to the school counsellor asking for her advice on the matter.

Roadworks have been in progress for several weeks outside your house, causing frequent traffic jams and excessive noise. Write a letter complaining about the situation to the local authority.

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