Стр.52-53 Модуль 2 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 10 класс

a) Read the parts of the letters/emails (a–d) and match them with the descriptions (1–4).

1. an apology for not attending an event;
2. congratulating someone on an achievement;
3. thanking someone for their help;
4. expressing sympathy to someone who has not been well.

a) I was very sorry to hear that you have been ill in hospital. I really hope that you are feeling much better now.

b) Please accept my apologies for not being present at the annual dinner last week. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend due to illness.

c) Well done for getting the summer job in the restaurant! That’s great! Now you can save up for the holiday you wanted.

d) Thank you so much for helping to organise the food for Mum and Dad’s twenty-fifth wedding anniversary celebration. We really couldn’t have done it without you both.

b) Identify the style (informal, semi-formal, formal) of each. Which could be from a letter/email to:

a good friend from school/college? friends of your parents who you don’t really know very well? the secretary of the golf club committee? an aunt who you don’t see often?

c) Rewrite each using alternative phrases from the theory box.

Read the rubric, find the key words and answer the questions.

You have received a letter from Suzy Thompson, a lady you have just stayed with for two weeks while doing a language course in England, who writes:

Did you enjoy your stay with us? What did you think of English food? You left a diary in a drawer in your room after you left — would you like me to send it to you? As for our other news, unfortunately my husband broke his wrist last week …

Write a letter to Mrs Thompson. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about Mr Thompson’s broken wrist. Write 100–140 words.

1. Who are you writing to? What style will the letter be in?
2. Which of the following might you expect to find in the letter?
   • accepting a kind offer with thanks;
   • regret that you can’t help with something;
   • an expression of sympathy;
   • thanks for someone’s hospitality and food.

a) Compare the two possible replies, A and B. Which reply includes:

• informal language?
• semi-formal language?
• all points asked for in the rubric?
• well-organised paragraphs?
• appropriate opening/closing remarks?

Which one is the appropriate reply?

MODEL A

Dear Mrs Thompson,

It was really nice to receive your letter. I’m so sorry that it has taken me such a long time to reply, but I’ve been very busy. I had a wonderful time in England. It was so kind of you to have me to stay with you. Also, your home looked English meals were absolutely delicious, especially the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding that you cooked on my last day. As for my diary, thank you very much for offering to send it to me. That would be wonderful! I’m so sorry to hear that Mr Thompson broke his wrist. That must have been extremely painful. How exactly did it happen? Did they put it in plaster? Is he still able to go to work? I hope to hear from you soon. Please tell Mr Thompson that I hope he makes a speedy recovery.

Best wishes,
Jane

MODEL B

Hi, Suzy!

Great to hear from you! I’m going out with my friends tonight — I can’t wait! Thanks for letting me stay with you, I had a great time! Also, I loved the English food, especially your roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Thanks for offering to send my diary to me, too. That would be great! Sorry John broke his wrist. Ouch! The poor thing! What happened? Write soon.

Lots of love,
Jane

b) Find the sentences in model A which mean the same as the underlined sentences in model B.

Read the rubric and find the key words. Then discuss the questions in pairs and write your letter.

You have received a letter from your great aunt, Aunt Margaret, who writes:

Did you like the gift that Uncle John and I sent you for your birthday? Your mother told me that you were planning a family meal out at a nice restaurant — did you all enjoy yourselves? Did you go out and celebrate with your friends as well? Now for some good news. Our granddaughter Sally has just got into medical school …

Write a letter to Aunt Margaret. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her granddaughter. Write 100–140 words.

1. Who are you writing to? What style will you write in?
2. Which of the following will you include in your letter? What else must you include?
   • your congratulations;
   • an expression of sympathy;
   • thanks for something.
3. How could you open/close your letter/email?
4. What greeting/ending will you use?