Monday, 2 March 2015

Task 1:

Prepositional Collocations: Complete the sentences below with the correct verb or adjective followed by an appropriate preposition (e.g., for, to, with, about).

thank	apply	inform	respond
inquire	upset	interested	complain
invite	sorry	concerned	apologize

1. I would like to ...apologize..........for..................my absence at the meeting.

2. I am ....complaining...about.................the lack of supervision in the playground.

3. I am writing to ...respond...............to...........the poor service I received at your store.

4. I am very ......upset............to.  ....... not being able to meet the deadline.

5. We would like to ...invite...................you.....to......... the ABC Company’s open house on Saturday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m.

6. I am writing to ...........inform.................you the new budget proposal.

7. I would like to take this opportunity to ...thank..................you ...interested..............  being a loyal customer over the years.

8. I am ..interested.........for............ finding out about the training programs that you offer.

9. I am very .......sorry..............for..............the way I was treated by one of your admin staff.

10. I am writing to......apply...for................ the position you have available.

11. I am .......responding    to.......your advertisement in the Globe and Mail on June 3, 2009.

12. I would like to ..apply.............for............the position of Sales Manager that was advertised in the Kingston Whig Standard on September 31, 2010.

Task 2:

Pick one task only:

1.    Write a formal invitation for a group function (such as a company picnic, BBQ or potluck).

2.    Write a letter or email to a friend to describe feelings about a new home town, English class or job.                                                                                                                                        

March 1, 2015

  
Dear Saba, 
  
     How are you! I really miss you. I haven't written a letter to you for a long time, because I am very busy. I am so sorry for that. 
I want to describe you about my activities. Right now I have been studying in the English Language School. I have been here since Dec 1, 2014. It is very beautiful school. This school has a lot of good teachers and good discipline. I have learned a lot from the school. I have a lot of homework. I have many tests. Sometimes I feel very tried, and I want to rest a few days, but I can't do that. I know I have to study hard, so my English will improve fast. People are very kind and polite here. I have made many friends here.  This is a very clean city. I feel very safe and comfortable here. There are a lot of white snow. It is so beautiful. I love it very much. Sometimes I go for skiing with my friends. 
     Although everything is good here. I still have lot of problem here.
     Well, I told you a lot, but I will say something next time. How about you and your everything? Please tell me when you write a letter to me. I really want to know. Have good luck! 
  
 your's friend 
  Noureen
Sandy  

3.    Write a personal message to cancel an appointment. Express inability to keep the appointment, disappointment, and offer an apology.

4.    Write a personal note of sympathy to someone who has experienced a loss.