Упр.1 Модуль 3e ГДЗ Spotlight 10 класс

Decide which of the following features (1–8) a formal letter should have, then read the theory box and check. Find two more features in the theory box and add them to the list.

1. a personal, chatty style
2. very specific greetings/endings
3. everyday language
4. advanced language/vocabulary
5. set phrases
6. short forms
7. use of the passive
8. lots of phrasal verbs/idioms

Formal letters are characterised by:

• formal greetings and endings, e.g. Dear Mr Barnes … Yours sincerely (when you know the person’s name), Dear Sir/Madam … Yours faithfully (when you don’t know the person’s name).
• advanced/formal vocabulary/set phrases, e.g. I am writing to apply for the position of…
• formal linkers/phrases, e.g. For this reason, therefore, however.
• the use of the passive, e.g. I can be contacted…
• the use of full forms, e.g. I have always been interested in … (NOT: I’ve always…).

Formal letters don’t use: informal greetings/endings, everyday language/colloquial expressions, a lot of phrasal verbs/idioms, short forms or abbreviations.