Упр.2 Юнит 1.9 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 11 класс
2 Match the beginnings to the endings, saying whether the beginnings and endings are formal or informal and identifying which style elements have been used.
Beginnings
- Hey Jenny. Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am that I couldn’t come to your brother’s wedding. You know that I really wanted to come.
- Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing in response to your advertisement in this week’s paper for a junior secretary. I am very interested in applying for this position.
- Dear Aunt Sue, Hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to you because I need your advice about something.
- Dear Mr Grant, I am writing to you because I am not at all satisfied with the changes that have been made at the gym. In the past I really used to look forward to coming to the gym every afternoon. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case.
Endings
- I hope that you will consider me for the job. I have included a copy of my CV as well as several letters of reference. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Thanking you in advance, Yours faithfully, Kevin Murdock
- So, Auntie, now you know about my problem. I really hope you can help me out. Hope to hear from you soon. Love, Joanie
- I trust that you will take my complaints seriously. I expect that you will investigate the problems that I have described and take action to improve the situation. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Yours sincerely, Trent Phelps
- So, as I said before. I’m really sorry I couldn’t come but you know how it is… sometimes things just come out of the blue. Anyway, take care and keep in touch. Kisses, Annie
1 — D: informal beginning and informal ending. Used: direct address with first name, contractions, colloquial phrases, ellipsis, friendly closing.
2 — A: formal beginning and formal ending. Used: polite address, full forms, formal vocabulary, reference to advertisement, standard business letter ending.
3 — B: informal beginning and informal ending. Used: personal address, friendly tone, contractions, conversational style, affectionate closing.
4 — C: formal beginning and formal ending. Used: polite address with title and surname, full forms, formal complaint language, standard letter ending.








