ГДЗ по английскому языку 10 класс упражнение - 1 р. 54

Decide which of the following features (1-8) a formal letter should have, then read the theory box and check. Find two more features in the theory box and add them to the list.  

1. a personal, chatty style          
2. very specific greetings/endings         
3. everyday language          
4. advanced language/vocabulary      
5. set phrases        
6. short forms         
7. use of the passive          
8. lots of phrasal verbs/idioms    
9. …..       
10. …..    

Formal letters are characterised by:

• formal greetings and endings, e.g. Dear Mr Barnes … Yours sincerely (when you know the person’s name) Dear Sir/Madam… Yours faithfully (when you don’t know the person’s name).  
• advanced/formal vocabulary/set phrases, e.g. I am writing to apply for the position of …  
• formal linkers/phrases, e.g. For this reason, therefore, however.
• the use of the passive, e.g. I can be contacted … .
• the use of full forms, e.g. I have always been interested in … (NOT: I’ve always…).

Formal letters don’t use: informal greetings/endings, everyday language/colloquial expressions, a lot of phrasal verbs/idioms, short forms or abbreviations.