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3 Speak 5 Write

Role play A. Read the tip.
Look at the smudged
advertisement below about a tip
fundraising event. When you’re writing a formal letter/email asking for
information, follow the plan below. Do not use short
Student A: You are the receptionist at
Fairview Community Centre and you have forms or abbreviations.
the missing information about the event. GREETING
Dear Sir/Madam,
Student B: You want to attend the
event so you call Student A to ask for Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms + surname,
information. Use the notes written on the OPENING PARAGRAPH
advertisement and indirect questions. Begin your email/letter and say why you’re writing.
Use phrases like:
Fairview Community Centre. I saw your advertisement in... and I was interested in...
Hello. I’m calling to ask for some I am writing to ask if you could inform me about...
information about the fundraising MAIN PART (1 3 PARAGRAPHS)
event. Ask for information in a formal and polite manner.
Of course. How may I help you? Remember:
I’d like to know ... • to use linking words/phrases to list your questions:
firstly, first of all, secondly, furthermore, also, in addition,
what is more, finally, etc.
FAIRVIEW • not to use direct questions too often. It is more polite to
use indirect questions.
COMMUNITY CENTRE I would like to know/ask...

32 Princeton Rd, Fairview FR8 9HD Could/Would you please inform me / let me know...?
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
fundraising event © MM Publications
Use set phrases to end your letter/email.
Who?
for s I would like to thank you in advance.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
DATE: s When? SIGNING OFF
VENUE: s at the centre Use a formal signature ending.
TICKET PRICE: s or elsewhere? Yours faithfully, (when you don’t know the name of the
person you are writing to)
How much? Yours sincerely, (when you know the name of the person
you are writing to)
Write your full name.
4 Listen 

Read the notes below. The words
in bold are wrong. Listen to a B. Below are parts of a formal letter. Not all the words/phrases
dialogue between a teacher and are appropriate. Rewrite them in an appropriate style.
her students about the school’s
Harvest Festival and correct the 1. Dear Mr Stanley King,
mistakes. 2. I saw your ad in a mag
and I’d like some info.

Harvest festival 3. Oh, and lastly, send me
some photos. OK?
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Lyn Mayfield
• Can bring from
Monday to FridayFriday.
C. Look at the advertisement in the speaking activity and write
• On Friday morningmorning give a letter to Fairview Community Centre to ask for information
to homelesshomeless. about the fundraising event. Follow the plan above.
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