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Task 3: Rewrite the extracts from an informal letter below in a more formal style. (The words in brackets may help you -- do not change the word given.)
a. I think I’d be good at this job… (suitable)
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b. I can start in October… (available)
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c. I really want a job as a cook… (keen)
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d. At the moment, I’m doing a part-time job as a cook… (currently)
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e. Write to me if you want to know anything else… (require/further)
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f. I’m writing because I saw your ad in the Guardian the other day… (in response)
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g. I mostly want to work in Ireland, but I wouldn’t mind working in England… (prefer)
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h. What’s the money like and how many hours do I have to work? (conditions)
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i. I’ve sent my CV and the names of people who know me… (enclosed)
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j. I haven’t got any certificates, but I’m in the third year of English (qualifications)
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Task 4: The words below are frequently found in formal letters. Correct the spelling mistakes. (Two words have no spelling mistakes.)
aplication, temparary, volontary, asistant*
oportunities, adress, undergraduate, posibility
advertisement, experiense, sincereley, greatful