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Wa0016 PDF
1. Think about…
2. Words matter!
2.1. Underline the expression that best matches the idea of the boldfaced word or
phrase. Have a dictionary at hand!
- A measurement - A price
c. When I get to the Chinese Wall, I’ll stand in awe of its size.
- Be amazed by - Be tired of
2.2. Match the word on the left with the meaning on the right. Write in the
parenthesis the corresponding letter.
Word Meaning
1 Plead ( ) a Confusion
2 Notice ( ) b Notification
3 Revoke ( ) c Ask intensely
4 Misunderstanding ( ) d Cancel a deal
3. Read a bit!
Read the following text called “That’s not my bill!”. It is a complaint email that a
woman sent to a mobile carrier.
Yesterday, I got my cellphone bill at home along with a three-paged extra bill full of extra
costs that do not belong to my usual consumption rate, which monthly does not go over
more than $30 USD. This time, I stood in awe of the big amount of money I have to pay
this month: $150 USD. I cannot believe it!
There are two crucial reasons why I can’t take this bill as mine:
1. First, most of this month I was out the city. I left my cellphone at home because I only
used my corporative line during that time.
2. Second, there are many unknown international calls, TV sales numbers, and many
cellphone numbers which I supposedly called once for exactly 2 minutes.
Regards,
Joan of Arc
Vent then write: Be confident and calm in the way you feel and the way you write.
Be clear about what you want: What do you expect from the company?
Be succinct: Be clear and brief.
Write a “complaint sandwich”: First, point out a positive aspect like how long you
have been a costumer, then, write the brief complaint. Finally, write a positive note
expecting that the problem be solved.
Avoid: Exaggerations, nasty and rude language, asking for a compensation and
WRITING IN CAPITALS!
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/15/smarter-living/consumer-complaint-writing-letter.html
4.1. What was the last time you complained about something? Describe your
experience and then answer the following questions:
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4.1.3. How often do you complain about services or products you are consuming?
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Now you are ready for your composition. Let’s write something!