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Writing Section

2b A story 2e A formal email/letter

asking for information
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When you’re writing a story, try to narrate
W h e n y o u ’ r e w ri t i n g tip
the events according to the plan below.
the events according to the plan below.
When you’re writing a formal email/letter
W h e n y o u ’ r e w ri t i n g
asking for information, follow the plan below.
asking for information
INTRODUCTION Do not use short forms or abbreviations.
Describe the setting of the story (time,
place, weather, etc.) and introduce the main
GREETING
character(s).
Use a formal greeting, not first names.
MAIN PART (2-3 paragraphs) Dear Sir/Madam,
Mention: Dear Sirs,
• what happened and what the main character(s) Dear Mr/Ms/Mrs/Miss/Dr + surname,
• how the main character(s) felt. Use adjectives Publications
did. Use linking words/phrases to join your
sentences. OPENING PARAGRAPH
Use set phrases to refer to the advertisement and
TIME: state why you are writing.
before, when, as soon as, while, as, during, after I am writing with regard to...
that, later, soon, then, in the beginning, finally, I saw your advertisement in... and I was
by the time, at that moment, since, just as, in the interested in...
meantime, until, immediately I am writing to ask if you could inform me
CONTRAST: about...
however, but, while, nevertheless I was interested in your advertisement
RESULT - CONSEQUENCE: published in...
so... that, such... that, so, therefore, for this I would appreciate some further information
reason, as a consequence, as a result about...
CAUSE – REASON: MAIN PART (1-3 paragraphs)
because, because of + noun, as Ask for information in a formal and polite manner.
EMPHASIS: Remember:
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in fact, actually • to use linking words/phrases to list your
questions:

and adverbs. firstly, first of all, to begin/start with, secondly,
furthermore, also, in addition, what is more,
 Terry was so surprised that... apart from that, finally, etc.
 They were waiting nervously outside. • not to use direct questions too often. It is more
CONCLUSION polite to use indirect questions like:
Describe what happened in the end and make a I would like to know/ask...
short comment on the story. Could/Would you please inform me/ let me
know...?
remember I would be grateful if you could tell me...
I would be interested in knowing...
• Use Past tenses (Past Simple, Past Progressive).
• Use Past tenses (Past Simple, Past Progressive). CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
• Use Direct Speech to make a situation seem
• Use Direct Speech to make a situation seem Use set phrases to end your letter.
real.
real.
• Use questions or exclamation marks to make
• Use questions or exclamation marks to make I would be grateful if you would/could reply as
the story more exciting.
the story more exciting. soon as possible.
• Use interesting vocabulary (e.g. The food was
• Use interesting vocabulary (e.g. The food was Thanking you for your time and assistance.
disgusting instead of The food was awful). I would like to thank you in advance.
disgusting instead of The food was awful).
• Use expressions/phrases like:
• Use expressions/phrases like:
I look forward to hearing from you.
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