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ENGLISH V
FCE Writing – Part 2Letter of Application
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FCE Writing
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Information about yourself.
Previous work experience; skills / competences.
Reason why you are writing.
What you look forward to.
A letter of application - Sample What is discussed in each paragraph?
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Formal letters: Layout
Not necessary in FCE writing
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Revision: Formal & Informal language in writing
FORMAL: ______________________________________INFORMAL: Hoping to hear from you soon.
FORMAL: _____________________________________INFORMAL: As soon as you like.
INFORMAL: I was wondering how things are going at the moment.FORMAL: _______________________________________________________
FORMAL: ________________________________________INFORMAL: All the best to your mum and dad.
INFORMAL: Sorry I haven’t written lately.FORMAL: ___________________________________________
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Read the informal letter. Then use the underlined information to complete the formal letter (using different register).
INFORMAL LETTER – FORMAL LETTER
would like enquire whether vacancy
currently large
considerable
grateful
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Linking words and phrases
1. ___________ he is rich, he lives in a small house.2. The company is expanding. _____________,
there are jobs on offer.3. The report is badly presented. ___________, it
contains inaccuracies.4. There are several problems to consider;
____________, there is a lack of public transport.5. The hotel was open.__________, nobody came to
the reception desk.6. Alex enjoys telling jokes; _________________,
his son adores funny stories.7. I've covered the main events of the
year.______________, our team is now one of the best in the world.
a. For example / For instance
b. To sum up
c. Moreover
d. Although / Even though
e. Similarly / Likewise
f. Consequently
g. However
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FCE Writing – Part 2
TASK: You see this advertisement in your college English-language magazine.
Summer jobs!Could you be a guide for visitors to your area?
Excellent pay for part-time job guiding English-speaking visitors.You must be available to work evenings and weekends.
Write your letter of application to the manager of visitors Unlimited, Mr. Johnson.
Write your letter of application in 140-190 words.
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Consider the following when writing your composition:
• Content: What main points will you include?
• Language: Which phrases are more appropriate?
• Organisation: How can you organize the content in different paragraphs?
• Connecting words: How will you link clauses, sentences and paragraphs?
• Style: Formal? Informal? Neutral?