Form 10
Тема: Официальные письма/ Formal Letters
Module 3e, p. 54-55
Цели: ввести новую тематическую лексику, развивать навыки ознакомительного и поискового чтения, слуховую память, языковую догадку, освоить формат официального письма, сравнить форматы дружеских и официальных писем, изучить оформление бланка Curriculum Vitae, расширять кругозор учащихся.
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WRITING SKILLS
Formal Letters
Ex.1, p.54
Decide which of the following features (1-8) a formal letter should have, then read the theory box and check. Add 2 more features to the list.
A personal, catty style
Very specific greetings/endings
Everyday language
Advanced language/vocabulary
Set phrases
Short forms
Use of the Passive
Lots of phrasal verbs/idioms
…..
….
Read the theory box p. 54
Formal letters are characterized:
Formal greetings and endings
Advanced/formal vocabulary/set phrases
Formal linkers, phrases
Passive
Full forms
No short forms, abbreviations, a lot of phrasal verbs/idioms, informal greetings and endings, everyday language expressions
Ex. 2 a, b, p.54
Read the letter of application above and answer the questions
Match the paragraphs 1-4 with the headings below:
Opening remarks/reason for writing
Qualifications/experience/qualities
When available for interview
Losing remarks
Age/reason she wants the job
Ex. 3, p.54-55
Read and find examples of the features of formal letters mentioned in Ex. 1.
Ex. 4, p.55
Read the letter on p.54 and find formal expressions to match the informal ones (1-8) below. Complete the table
Vocabulary: advantage, application, appropriate, available, chatty, confident, consider, enclose, feature, gain, identify, impatient, previous, qualification, suit, trustworthy, unnecessary, valuable.
Informal style | Formal style |
1. I want to apply for… | …. |
2.I want to work… | …. |
3. I’ve had a job as… | …. |
4. which was fun… | …. |
5. I know the area well… | …. |
6. I’m free to talk to you… | …. |
7.Have a look at my CV… | …. |
8.Can’t wait to hear from you… | ….. |
Ex. 5
Ex. 5, p. 55
Look at the CV below and complete the headings A-D with:
Education
Work Experience
Personal Details, Personal Qualities, then complete 1-5 gaps with information from the letter on p. 54. What further information does the CV contain?
Reflection:
What are Formal letters characterized by?
What’s the difference between Formal and Informal letters?
What are the main points of the Curriculum Vitae?
Homework:
Write a formal letter of application Ex. 6 a, b, p. 55
Learn the theory box, p.54 Consult the table with phrases.
Learn new words and phrases WL 3e