1. Read the letter and match the underlined parts to the appropriate features of formal letters listed below.
A) formal linking words
B) formal ending
C) advanced vocabulary
D) formal greeting
E) passive voice
F) full forms
1) Dear Mrs Jones,
2) I am writing with reference to your advertisement for the position of volunteer at the Preston Animal Shelter, which appeared in the Brighton Mail of 25 July. I am interested in applying for the post.
I am currently a year ten student at Coburg High School. 3) Moreover, by the end of this month I will have completed a three-week course on first aid at the local community centre. I am also a member of Greenpeace.
4) I am described by my teachers as hardworking, dedicated and responsible. As for work experience, last summer I worked at a pet shop. My duties included caring for and feeding the animals, as well as keeping the shop in order.
I have enclosed an application form including the telephone number and email address where 5) I can be reached. Please feel free to contact me at any time.
I look forward to hearing from you.
6) Yours sincerely,
Adam Appleby
2. Read the opening and closing remarks below and put a tick (√) next to the ones that are appropriate for a letter of application.
1. I saw your ad in today’s paper and I want to apply for the job you wrote about.
2. I would like to apply for the post of sales assistant, advertised in yesterday’s Post.
3. I’m interested in applying for the position I saw in The Daily News.
4. I look forward to hearing from you.
5. My phone number is 5555968. Call me whenever you want.
6. I wish to thank you in advance for considering my application.
3. Use the words in brackets to rewrite the sentences in formal style, as in the example.