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Structure
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, |
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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 |
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Formal, no contractions
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Structure
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 |
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Informal, subjective, colorful language, dramatic adjectives
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– 3 arguments in favour of the statement
– 3 arguments against the statement |
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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 |
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Do not use "I" in the essay, only in the conclusion. Only state your opinion in the conclusion.
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+ : in advantage, in favour, benefit
- : disadvantage, against, drawback |
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Vocabulary:
We have all seen… It is common… |
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Formal, no contractions
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Structure
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? |
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Vocabulary:
engaging, lugubrious, gripping, heavy-going, dull, moving, depressing, entertaining, fast-moving, haunting, thought-provoking, implausible, intriguing |
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Use as many adjectives as you can.
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Not too informal, no spoiler.
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Structure
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, |
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Vocabulary:
Disrepresenting what sb said To prove/disprove a statement Imbalanced article |
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Remember that the letter is to be published in the newspaper.
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Formal, no contractions
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