Read the letter and underline the words / phrases in bold which are more polite and respectful.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
1) I thought I’d drop you a line / I am writing to you to 2) thank you both very much / say thanks for having let me stay with you. It was a great experience which I will always remember.
3) I really appreciate your efforts. / You two were great! Both of you made me feel like I was part of the family. My room was very comfortable and the home−cooked meals were delicious. I never thought I would have such a pleasant and memorable stay.
4) Also / Anyway, living at your house over the summer months helped me a great deal with my language course. It gave me a chance to practice my English outside of the classroom. 5) It is for this reason that / That’s why I have improved so much in such a short period of time.
6) Thank you once again / Again, thanks for all your kindness. 7) My parents also send their regards / Mum and Dad also say hi and would like you to know that you 8) can drop by / are welcome guests whenever you visit our country. I would love to hear from you whenever you have time to write.
9) Best wishes / Lots of love,
Ludmila
a. This is part of a letter to your friend’s parents thanking them for the birthday gift they sent you. Read the rubric and state which part (Introduction, Main body or Conclusion) has been given.
It was very nice of you to send me a birthday present. It is exactly what I wanted. Greg told me that you have only one request, that I not spend all my free time playing the video game. Please, do not worry. My parents are limiting my game time.
Also, I would like to tell you about my party. All the guests really enjoyed themselves. My parents would have been pleased if you could have made it, but they understand that you had to attend a family wedding. Thank you, however, for allowing your son to come. It would not have been the same without my best friend at my 13th birthday party.
b. What writing style is used? Give three examples to support your answers.
a. How would you begin and end the letter in Ex. 2? Choose.
A. Dear Nick and Julie,
…
Lots of love
(first name)
В. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Roberts,
…
Best regards,
(first name)
C. Dear friends Nick and Julie,
…
Yours,
(full name)
b. Read the following sentences and say which are O (opening) and which are C (closing) remarks. Then, tick the sentences that would be suitable opening/closing remarks for the letter in Ex. 2.
A. Thank you again for your superb present.
В. Well, that’s all my news.
С. I am writing to thank you for …
D. My parents send their regards and have asked me to tell you that …
E. How are you? I’ve just opened the present you sent me and …
F. … you will always be welcome guests whenever you get the chance to visit us.
G. I thought I’d drop you a line to say thanks for the present you sent me
H. I would love to hear from you whenever you have time to write.
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