11 class Spotlight 7e Writing Skills
Read the following formal letter and choose out the inappropriate phrases in bold. Dear Sir / Madam,1) I'm writing about the job you advertised am writing with reference I'm writing about the job you advertised to the ‘Summer Camp Assistants’ job vacancy that was advertised in Friday's edition of The Evening News. I am 18 years old and 2) at the moment I am doing my A levets am currently studying for my A levels at the moment I am doing my A levets at Marton Sixth Form College. I am hoping to study Psychology at university next year and would like to specialise in Child Psychology. I hold a life-saving certificate and a first aid certificate. 3) I would welcome the opportunity really want l really want to work with young children during the summer holidays. I have been a member of the Girl Guides since the age of 10. I joined the senior section when I was 14 and, two years ago, I became a Young Leader. I have really enjoyed helping younger Girl Guides prepare for their badges. I am a keen swimmer and I enjoy sailing. I note with interest that children at the summer camp can participate in water sports and sailing activities. I feel that with my qualifications and experience 4) I would be suitable for the position advertised be great for this job l’d be great for this job. 5) Please find enclosed is Here is a letter of recommendation from the leader of my Girl Guide unit. I hope you will consider my application favourably. 6) I look forward to hearing from you/ It’d be great to hear from you soon I’d be great to hear from you .Yours faithfully,Sarah White Match the types of letters to the extracts . a letter applying for a job I am writing in response to your advertisement in last week’s edition of The Times. I would like to apply for the job of UK Sales Manager in your London office. an email congratulating a colleague on a promotion Once again, w ell done! I knew you could do it! We’ll have to go out and celebrate! How about going out for a bite to eat after work? a letter of complaint to a business Once more, I request a complete refund otherwise I will be obliged to take legal action. A prompt reply w ill be greatly appreciated. an apology email to a professor I am writing to apologise for not attending your seminar last week. Unfortunately, I was not able to be there because of a personal matter at home. an email to a hotel requesting information Finally, I would be extremely grateful if you could provide me with some further information on your facilities. Thank you in advance for your help. Read the following advertisement. Write short notes for the underlined phrases. Then, use yournotes to write suitable sentences requesting inform ation, as in the example.