WRITING HELP
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3.
End the report with a summary of the main findings
and state your opinion about the matter. Use linkers.
To sum up, there was more opposition than …. Because
of these findings, we believe that the government should
look for another location … / Since 94% think the
government should …. We believe that ….
UNIT 12: SPORT
SECTION 12.2, PAGE 97, EXERCISE 8
WRITING
WRITING ABOUT ISSUES.
1. Start the paragraph by identifying the issue you are
writing about and describing its situation.
I think that sport/health in my country is/isn’t … Many
people/Not many people …
2.
Develop the second paragraph by suggesting
solutions to the situation.
Therefore, people should … / If we … , then ….
UNIT 12: SPORT
SECTION 12.4, PAGE 101, EXERCISE 12
WRITING SKILLS
WRITING A FORMAL EMAIL.
1. Start your email by a formal greeting and opening
statement saying why you are writing the email.
Dear Sir or Madam
I would like to attend the English course in … I have
seen the advert but I still have some questions … I
would be grateful if you …/ Could you please …
2.
Develop the email by raising your questions. Use
transitional words to move from one question to
another.
First of all …
Concerning …
3.
End the email with a formal closing statement
and your full name. You may thank the person in
advance and/or wish to hear from them soon.
Thank you in advance for considering my email/
answering my questions.
I look forward to receiving a reply/hearing from you
soon. / I hope you can answer my questions.
(full name)
