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Writing For Impact 5a 6b (With Key)
Writing For Impact 5a 6b (With Key)
05.2018
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ KINH TẾ
05.2018
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ KINH TẾ
05.2018
This is a matter of preference, but
most people would prefer
Introduction 2, because it is clearer
and more concise. It gets to the point
immediately, while Introduction 1
gives relevant but less important
information first.
The main difference is the order of
the information. Introduction 1 starts
with the background and then goes
on to say the purpose; Introduction 2
says the purpose clearly first, and
then gives extra detail.
as to order to
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ KINH TẾ
05.2018
report
recommends
addressing
response
request
1. What is the difference between the numbers given in the table and those
in the text?
The numbers in the table are exact; the numbers in the text have been
rounded to the nearest thousand.
2. Which three words in the text show that a number is not exact?
around, approximately, nearly (nearly is more specific; around and
approximately could be a little more or less than the number; nearly mean a
little less than).
1. rise / increase
2. around / approximately / about (about sounds less formal and so is less
likely to be used in a formal report or proposal)
3. around / approximately / a little over / a little more than
4. fall / decrease / go down (go down sounds less formal and so is less
likely to be used in a formal report or proposal)
5. rises / increases / grows / goes up (goes up sounds less formal and so
is less likely to be used in a formal report or proposal)
6. falling / decreasing
2
4
1
5
3
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ KINH TẾ
05.2018
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ KINH TẾ
05.2018
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ KINH TẾ
05.2018
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KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ KINH TẾ
05.2018
I'm writing with the info you need about
the promotional event on Saturday.
pass on thanks
am writing to
you for coordinating
Regards
Jean-Paul
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ KINH TẾ
05.2018
The first email is informal and the second is formal. They are similar in that
they follow the same pattern.