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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?