Match the beginnings (1-8) with the endings (a-h)of sentences

1. I would appreciate it	A. to inform you that...
2. We are pleased	B. My dissatisfaction with...
3.We look forward	C. to a successful working relationship in future.
4. I am writing to you to express	D. if you could...
5. You will find enclosed	E. for the delay.
6. We are sorry	F. the main points we discussed in Tuesday.
7. I would like to confirm	G. your help
8. Thank you for	H. our most recent catalogue

Complete the following letter of appointment with suitable words and word combination. Pay attention to the formal tone of the letter.

Dear

 

Thank you for your recent application for employment with (Name of Company).

An interview has been scheduled for you on Monday, June 7, 2006, at 10:00, with Mr. Phil Menot, Head of Personnel. Mr. Menot's office is 1)... on the 10th floor, Room 1009.

A test will be administered to you immediately following your interview, which will take approximately 2)....

If you are unable to keep this appointment or if you have any 3)..., please 4)... at [phone].

 

5. Read the following letter. Explain, in which circumstances a person may write such a letter. Complete it with a correct salutation and complimentary close:

Dear

 

I am most appreciative of your offer of employment. It is unfortunate that your offer arrived when it did, as I have just accepted another position. Should my situation change, I will be in prompt contact with you. However, I believe the firm which I have chosen to associate with holds great career promise.

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Part 2 Writing Emails in Preparation for Meetings

Read the following four emails (A–D) and write the correct letter(s) next to the explanatory sentences (1–7).

Which email(s)…

1. is a request for a list of completed aims? ________

2. is about a meeting for company shareholders? ________

3. is about a meeting for sharing ideas? ________

4. are about staff development? ________

5. is sent to more than one person? ________

6. have an attachment? ________

7. mentions booking accommodation? ________

A

To All Delta International Centre Owners

From Uwe Timm Managing Director

Subject AGM

 

Dear colleagues,

I trust you are all well. Please find herewith a brief note for your diaries. I detail below the latest information about this year’s Delta International Annual General Meeting.

Date and Time: 12th November 10.00 to 16.00

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Prague

We have negotiated special rates for Delta International delegates, including family members. Please make all bookings through my PA Barbara Koenig, who can provide further information. As in previous years, I would advise making an early reservation to ensure accommodation.

I will send an agenda and details of the social programme nearer the time. I look forward to seeing you and your families again in the near future.

 

With best regards.

Yours sincerely,

Uwe Timm

 

B

To [e-mail]

From [e-mail]

Subject Software Training

 

Dear Jenny,

It was good to speak the other day. I think we covered a lot of ground in a short time. As discussed, I and one of our engineers will lead the training day for your designers using our new publishing software. I’ll send copies of the software next week with some initial tasks for the designers to try out before the day. I look forward to seeing you on the 15th July.

 

Best wishes,

Tom Buddell, Softecco

C

To [e-mail]

From Uwe Timm <[e-mail]>

Subject Appraisal meeting

Attachment Appraisal document

 

Hello Jenny,

I finally got round to writing to you. Sorry for the long delay. I have really been snowed under over the last few days. Anyway, better late than never! OK, down to business.

Can you send me a summary of objectives you have achieved over the last year for our meeting next week, plus any areas you’ve identified for your own training needs? I’ve attached a copy of the appraisal document for your perusal.

See you on Thursday.

 

Cheers for now,

Uwe

D

To Uwe Timm

From [e-mail]

Subject Brainstorming meeting

Attachment Competitors’ websites

 

Hi Uwe,

I’m looking forward to our meeting next week. I’m pleased that we’ve set aside time to discuss the website.

Please find attached a list of the features of some of our competitors. I thought it would be a good starting point for our brainstorming meeting.

 

All the best,

Jenny

A) Read the emails A-D above and decide which is the most formal and the least informal.

B) Now complete the table with the underlined words and phrases from the emails in ex 1.

Formal

Informal