In examinations, you have to rewrite passages in a different style, transforming formal English into informal, or the way around.
Complete the informal sentences here, choosing the correct phrase. Only one is correct in each case


  1. Depending on whether the vacancy is still available, I would like to submit an application

    I want to (1)
    _____
    send in
    an application if the position hasn't been (2)
    _____
    filled
    yet.

    (1) send in / send through
    (2) completed / filled

  2. I am writing in regard of the position I saw advertised at the employment agency. I am interested in learning further details about the job entails.

    I am writing (3)
    _____
    about
    the job I saw advertised at the job centre. I want to ask for some (4)
    _____
    extra information
    about what my responsibilities would (5)
    _____
    involve
    .

    (3) about / for
    (4) more date / extra information
    (5) involve / include

  3. I'd like to enquire about the terms and duration of the contract. Is accommodation provided or would I be responsible for that expense?

    I want to ask about what is in the contract and (6)
    _____
    how long
    it is for. Do you provide me with a (7)
    _____
    place
    to live or does the money come from my (8)
    _____
    pocket
    for that?

    (6) how much / how long
    (7) house / place
    (8) wallet / pocket

  4. What is your company policy regarding annual leave and other benefits? Are prospects for promotion promising?

    What does your company do about yearly (9)
    _____
    holidays
    ? What are the (10)
    _____
    chances
    of me being promoted?

    (9) breaks / holidays
    (10) chances /opportunities

Writing: formal letter/informal note

Paper2, Part l (compulsory)

1
Look at the task and read the model answer on pp.200-202 Writing reference. Decide which of following pieces of advice for this task are valid.

2
Read the task at the top of the next column and answer these questions:
  1. What are the key words/phrases in the task? The first few important parts have been highlighted for you.
  2. Look again at the task and model answer on pp.200-202 Writing reference.
    a) In what ways are the style of the letter to the Campsite Director and the covering note to Sophie different? Give examples.

    EXAMPLE:
    The letter begins Dear Mr McNamara;
    The note begins Hi Sophie

    b) To what extent will the above differences in style apply to the letter and note you are going to write?
3
Now look again at the task on this page. What is the purpose of the letter to the Director of LangSports Co. and of the note to Tina?

T A S K
You recently spent two weeks in Brighton, England
with LangSports Co., a company which organises
combined holiday sports and language programmes.
You feel that the holiday did not live up to the
claims of the original advertisement and you have
decided to write to the Director to complain.

Read the original advertisement for the holiday (and the
notes you wrote on it) and part of a letter from
a friend who you wrote to about your experience.

Then, using the information carefully,
a) write a letter (200 words) to the Director of
LangSports Co. telling her/him how you feel.
b) write a short note (50 words) to your friend,
Tina, telling her what you have decided to do.

You should use your own words as far as possible.



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