Letter of complaintStructure Dear Sir or Madam,
Paragraph 1. I am writing to complain about … (place + time) Paragraph 2. First of all … (1st problem + details) Paragraph 3. Secondly, … (2nd problem + details) Pharagraph 4. I feel strongly that … (your opinion of the situation) Paragraph 5. Under these circumstances I believe that I am owed an apology and that I should recieve some form of compensation. I look forward to hearing your views on this matter.
Yours faithfully, | Useful vocabulary: I feel strongly that… I (strongly) believe… In my opinion In my view Your service was inadequate (= not good enough) I am afraid to say It did not live up to my expectations Dissatisfied | Formal, no contractions |
ArticleStructure
Title Pharagraph 1: personal story to introduce the topic Pharagraphs 2 and 3: main topic, positive and negative examples to reflect your opinion, own experience or observations can be used Pharagraph 4: summary, ask an open-ended question, answer it with your own opinion | Informal, subjective, colorful language, dramatic adjectives |
| | Balanced / For and against essay– 3 arguments in favour of the statement – 3 arguments against the statement | Structure
Title Introduction: interesting fact, questions - Get the reader's attention! Pharagraph 1: 3 arguments in favour - Justify! Quotes, facts, statistics, examples, shared experience, common knowledge Pharagraph 2: 3 arguments against Conclusion: state your opinion, summarise arguments, draw a conclusion | Do not use "I" in the essay, only in the conclusion. Only state your opinion in the conclusion. | + : in advantage, in favour, benefit - : disadvantage, against, drawback | Vocabulary: We have all seen… It is common… | Formal, no contractions |
Book reviewStructure
Title Pharagraph 1: Title, author, genre, setting - SHORT Pharagraph 2: outline the plot+ main characters (use present simple, present continuous, present perfect) Pharagraph 3: strength/weaknesses - write at least 1 piece of critism Pharagraph 4: summary, recommendation - to who do you recommend it? | Vocabulary: engaging, lugubrious, gripping, heavy-going, dull, moving, depressing, entertaining, fast-moving, haunting, thought-provoking, implausible, intriguing | Use as many adjectives as you can. | Not too informal, no spoiler. |
Letter to the EditorStructure
Dear Sir or Madam, Pharagraph 1: when the article was published, why you take issue with it Pharagraph 2 and 3: Specific examples, why you disagree with the content, supporting reasons Pharagraph 4: recommendation of how to solve the problem, ak for: apology/correction/retraction/more balanced reporting Yours faithfully, | Vocabulary: Disrepresenting what sb said To prove/disprove a statement Imbalanced article | Remember that the letter is to be published in the newspaper. | Formal, no contractions |
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