As for me, I have already made up my mind to become a teacher of foreign languages. I like to work with children. They make me feel happy.
I have already been to Italy and France. But I recommend you to visit Russia first for there are many places of interest. If you travelled to Russia, I would be your guide then.
Give my best to your parents. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Ann
IV. Закрепление. Выполнение упражнений.
Teacher: And now let’s do some exercises which will help you to write letters correctly. (А сейчас давайте сделаем несколько упражнений, которые помогут вам писать письма правильно).
Task 1 (Задание № 1)
Read the sentences and decide which are from introductions and which are from conclusions. Прочитайте предложения и определите, какие взяты из вступления, а какие из заключения.
1. Please let me know as soon as possible.
2. I'm writing to invite you to our wedding on 6th May.
3. I'm sure it will be fun, and I hope you'll be able to come.
4. Looking forward to seeing you then.
5. We’re organizing a fancy-dress party and it would be great if you could come.
6. We'd love it if you could come to our house-warming party on 27th January.
Key:
Introduction
2. I'm writing to invite you to our wedding on 6th May.
5. We’re organizing a fancy-dress party and it would be great if you could come.
6. We'd love it if you could come to our house-warming party on 27th January.
Conclusion
1. Please let me know as soon as possible.
3. I'm sure it will be fun, and I hope you'll be able to come.
4. Looking forward to seeing you then.
Task 2 (Задание № 2)
Read the letter of a pen friend. Прочитайте письмо друга по переписке.
… I don’t think it’s fair to make children do household chores because we’re too busy at school. And what about you? Do you help your mum about the house? What kind of things do you have to do? Do you have enough time to do chores?
Hope to hear from you soon!
Love,
Jane
Fill in the blanks 1-5 in the letter, use phrases A-F. One phrase is extra. Заполните пропуски в письме 1 – 5, воспользуйтесь фразами А – F. Одна фраза лишняя.
A – I have enough time to do my homework and to chat with my friends.
B – I’d better go now.
C – Actually, I don’t do much, just go shopping and clean my room.
D – It’s also my duty.
E – It was great to hear from you!
Omsk
Russia
25 October 2012
Dear Jane,
Thanks for your letter. 1__________.
In your letter you asked me about my household duties. Of course I have to do some chores because my mum’s too busy at work. 2 _______________. It doesn’t take long so 3 ________________.
Well, 4 ________________ I’ve got to take my dog for a walk. 5___________.
Love,
Ann
Key: A – 3, B – 4, C – 2, D – 5, E – 1
Task 3 (Задание № 3)
Put the phrases of the letter in the correct order. Use the table for the answers. Расставьте фразы письма в нужном порядке. Воспользуйтесь таблицей для ответов.
A – Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I’m glad you have no problems at school now.
B – Dear Ivan,
C – Omsk
Russia
10.09.2012
D – In your letter you asked me about hobbies which are popular with Russian teens. Well, many teenagers are interested in playing computer games. As for me, my hobby is doing sport. However, I feel I don’t have enough time for it as I’ve got too much homework. If I had more free time I’d take up photography. It’s really exciting.
E – Alina
F – Love,
G – Please write back. I look forward to your reply.
Key: 1. C, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. G, 6. F, 7. E
Task 4 (Задание № 4)
Fill in the missed words and expressions. Расставьте в полученное от друга письмо пропущенные выражения по смыслу.
a. lots of
b. usually
c. in the evenings
d. thanks
e. in your letter
f. I’m glad
g. as for me,
h. I’d better
i. can’t wait
j. as
Omsk
Russia
May 10th 2012
Dear Tom,
(1)… for your letter. (2)…you’re going to visit Russia. The weather in summer is hot so I don’t think you’ll need lots of warm clothes.
(3) … you asked me about life in a big city. (4) …, I enjoy living in Moscow as there are lots of parks and cafes, museums and galleries. (5) … I (6) … go for a walk with my friends and at the weekends we go to the theatre or visit a museum.
(7) … go now (8) … I’ve got to do my homework boring! (9) … to see you!
(10) … love,
Ann
Key: 1. d, 2. f, 3. e, 4. g, 5. c, 6. b, 7. h, 8. j, 9. i, 10. a
Task 5 (Задание № 5)
Read sentences 1-8 and decide which of them refer to formal style of writing (F) and which of them refer to the informal style (I). Прочитайте предложения 1–8, определите, какие предложения соответствуют формальному письму (F), а какие неформальному (I).
1. I am writing to complain about the course in business English for beginners.
2. I would like to ask for compensation.
3. It’s cool!
4. I hope you remember about the packet from Aunt Anna.
5. I would also be very grateful if you could inform me …
6. Dear Ms Smith,
7. I wonder if you could come to join me in the second half of August.
8. I haven’t heard from you for such a long time!
Key: 1 – F,2 – F, 3 – I, 4 – I, 5 – F, 6 – F, 7 – I, 8 – I
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