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O智教育FCE写作手册（下）If I dont write to empty my mind, I go mad. Lord Byron目录Unit 1 LETTER21, Writing formal letters or emails22, Writing informal letters or emails5Simple 18Unit 2 Writing stories14Simple 116Unit 3 Writing compositions19Simple 121Simple 221Unit 4 Writing Articles25Simple 127Unit 5 Writing reports31Simple 133Simple 233Unit 6 Writing applications38Simple 139Simple 240Unit 7 Transitional letter44Simple 144Unit 1 LETTER1, Writing formal letters or emailsIntroduction Writing formal letters is a necessary skill that you need for most ESL or EFL exams at Intermediate Level and above.Examples:You are given an article to read from a newspaper. You write to the newspaper disagreeing with the article.You write to complain about something.You write to making suggestions about something.You write requesting information.You write giving information.You write requesting permission.Useful phrases a) Writing formal letters generallyGreetings: Dear Sir Dear Madam Dear Sir/Madam Dear Mr. Brown Dear Mrs. Jones etc.Reason for writing: I am writing in response to your article/advertisement/letter I am writing with regard to your article/advertisement/letter I am writing regarding your article/advertisement/letter I am writing on behalf of Enter the letter:I look forward to receiving your replyI look forward to your replyI look to hearing from youI am, yours faithfully (if you dont know the name of person you are writing to)I am, yours sincerely (if you know the name of the person you are writing to)Yours faithfullyYours sincerelyb) Writing formal letters to complainReason for writing:I am writing in order to complain aboutI am writing to complain aboutIntroducing the complaint:FirstlyIn the first placeFirst of allMy first complaint is The first problem is The first thing I would like to draw your attention to isMy first concern is Introducing further complaints:Secondly In the second placeNot only but alsoIn additionIn addition to thisAdded to thiswas also unacceptableDemanding action:I suggest that you replace the itemI therefore suggest that I be given a full refundI would be grateful if my money was refundedI would be grateful if you could give me a full refundI look forward to hearing from youI look forward to receiving a refundI look forward to receiving a replacementI look forward to receiving your explanationc) Writing formal letters to make suggestionsReason for writing:I am writing to suggestI am writing to arrangeI am writing to offer suggestionsI am writing to make arrangementMaking first suggestion:My first suggestion is First of all I suggestI would like to suggestMaking further suggestions:Another possibility isA further possibility is I further suggestI would further suggestSecondlyOffering choice:Would you therefore mind choosing between?Either orYou might choose eitherord) Writing formal letters to request informationReason for writing:I am writing to receive further information aboutI am writing to receive enquire aboutI am writing to receive more detailed information aboutI am writing to receive further details aboutRequesting first piece of information:The first thing I would like to know isFirst of all I would like to knowI wonder if you would mind telling me first of all?Requesting further information:Could you also tell me?Could you also inform me?Would you also mind informing me?Would you also mind telling me?Do you know?I would also like to know of/whetherI hope you might also let me know aboutThanking for information:I would like to thank you in advance for this informationThanking you in advance for this informationThanking you in advancee) Writing formal letters to give informationReason for writing:I am writing to inform you aboutI am writing to provide you with information aboutI am writing to let you know thatProviding first point:The first thing I would like to inform you of is The first thing I would like to tell you is The first thing I wish to inform you of isI would like to begin by informing youProviding further points:I would also like you to know thatI would also like to inform you thatYou might also find the following information usefulIt might also be useful for you know thatAnother piece of information that might be useful isEnding the letter:If you require further information, please do not hesitate to askIf I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to askI will willingly provide further information on requestI am at your disposal should you require further informationI am at your disposal should you need further assistancePlease do not hesitate to ask should you require further informationf) Writhing formal letters to request informationReason for writing:I am writing to ask permission to I am writing to ask permission for I am writing to request permission toI am writing to request permission for I am writing to as if I mightMaking first request:Firstly I wonder if you wouldFirst of all I wonder if you would mindThe first request I would like to consider isMaking further requests:I would be grateful if you would also considerI would wonder if it might be possible for me to I would also like to request permission forI would also like to request permission to Thanking for permission:Many thanks for kindly considering my requestsThank you considering my requests2, Writing informal letters or emailsIntroduction Writing informal letters and emails involves writing letters or emails to friends or relatives.When writing an informal letters or emails our language is more relaxed and we are able to use abbreviations which is rare in other forms of English writing, except perhaps when using direct speech.Look also at Writing Formal Letters or Emails and compare.Useful phrasesInformal Letters - Greetings:Dear JimHello JimHi JimInformal Letters - Introductory paragraph:Sorry I havent written for agesSorry its taken me so long to writeHows it going?How are you?How are things with you?How are things?An informal letter referring to good news:Glad to hear aboutIm really glad to hear aboutIm very happy to hear aboutI was very happy to read aboutGreat news about yourAn informal letter referring to bad news:Im extremely sorry to hear aboutIm very sorry to hear aboutSorry to read aboutIts very sad hear about your I cant tell you how sad I am thatInformal letters-Introducing points:By the wayDid you hear about?Did you see?Have you seen?Tell me aboutOh, another thing Ending an informal letter or email:Well, time to goWell, its time to goWell, got to goWell, time to closeIve got to leave off nowWrite soonMake sure you write soonLoveLots of loveAll my loveWill write again soonLook after yourselfTake care of yourselfAll the bestEverything good Simple 1You are responsible for adverting for a travel agency and you have just received a holiday magazine I which you have advertised. To your disappointment, there are a number of errors in the advertisement.Only 2 days free per week!First-classNO! PAROS! Wrong island.Have a spectacular holiday on the Greece wonderful Greek island of PorosSTAY AT A 5-STAR HOTEL7 nights 225 pounds 14 nights 385 poundsIncluding flights from Gatwick and 1 weeks free car hireFull board Dance eveningsCruises to nearby islands Sightseeing includedNo extras! Ring: Med Travel on 825 1051 ABTA: 3851Read the advertisement from the magazine and the notes you made to indicate the errors. Then, using the information, write a letter to the publishers of the magazine, pointing out the errors and asking what they intend to do about the problem.Should be 1015!No enquiries wrong way roundHoliday adAwful!Missing informationHotel within walking distance of beachActionRefund or free ad next Month?Dear Sir/Madam,I am writing in order to complain about the advertisement you published in your magazine for our travel agency. The advertisement contained many errors and some information was missing.Firstly, the holiday destination was incorrect. The advertisement said Poros instead of Paros, which is a completely different island! The hotel the tourists would stay in is a first-class hotel and not a five-star hotel as you stated. There was also a mistake concerning the free car hire, which was for only two days rather than one week. Also, our phone number should have been 825 1025. Consequently, we received hardly any enquiries. Finally, the information about the hotel being within walking distance of the beach was missing.I therefore suggest that you refund the money paid to you or place the correct ad in the next months edition for free.I look forward to reaching a satisfactory agreement.Yours faithfully,Georgia ThanouPractice time!1, You have decided to take part in a summer student exchange program with students from Britain. You are going to spend a month with a British family and have received the following email from your host.Read the email and the notes you have made. Then, using the information to write an email to your host, giving him all the details asked for.Allergic to tomatoes, nor used to big English breakfastIf possible, go no a picnic in the wonderful countrysideOK!Playing tennis, swimming, visiting historical sitesThank them!Leave9:30Gets in 3 pm local timeChanged yesterdayNow Fri. 2nd July Email From: Kevin CaddickSent: 21st JuneSubject: Student exchange program Dear Mark, We have been informed of the day of your arrival, but not the time. Could you please let us know what time your flight gets in so that we can pick you up from the airport? By the way, can you send us your photo so that we will be able to recognize you? We would also like to know if you cannot eat any kind of food or if you have any dietary needs. We have also been told by the organizers that there will be some free days and we would like to organize some activities for you. Could you let us know what sort of things you like doing during your free time.If there is anything else you would like us to arrange for you, do not hesitate to tell us. We all look forward to meeting you.Best wishes.Kevin CaddickWrite an email of between 120 and 150 words in appropriate style. Do not write any addresses.First time: Second time: 2, Write 120-150 words in an appropriate style.and the students in my class are really interested in going on a day trip. I know you went on a boat trip with your class recently. Could you tell me what it was like and whether youd recommend it?SusanCastle and La