XIV. a) Read the letter and underline the topic sentences.

Dear Peter,

How are you? Hope everything’s OK. I’m writing to let you know that I think I’ve found the perfect cottage to live in.

It’s in a really nice location. It’s a quiet area, but the best thing about it is that it is less than a kilometer from the sea.

The house is really charming outside. It’s an old brick farm building which has been converted into a cottage. It’s got a patio and is surrounded by a beautiful garden.

Inside, the house is nice and comfortable. It has two floors. On the ground floor there is a cosy living room and a kitchen with all the modern equipment you would expect, as well as a dining room and a WC. Upstairs there are two small bedrooms and a bathroom. The house is fully furnished so I don’t need to worry about that.

Let me know if you like the sound of it. I hope I’ll see you here soon. I’ll tell you all of my news then.

Yours,

Laura

b) Which words/phrases does Laura use to describe the interior/exterior of the house? In which paragraphs does she mention these?

c) Study the table, then find examples of informal style in Laura’s letter.

d) What are Laura’s opening and closing remarks? Which of the following can you use instead? Why can’t you use the others?

1. Thanks for your letter.

2. I feel obliged to write to inform you …

3. Sorry I haven’t written for so long.

4. Get in touch with me soon.

5. Looking forward to hearing from you.

6. I look forward to receiving a prompt reply.

XV. Read the rubric and underline the key words. Then, answer the questions.

 

1. What type of writing is it?

2. Who is sending the letter? What is the relationship between you and the recipient of the letter?

3. What style is appropriate?

4. What information do you need to include?

5. What opening and closing remarks can you use?

 

XVI. Write a letter to your friend describing the flat/house you live in. You can use the following plan.

Dear (your friend’s first name)