Writing skills 5

NAME:

Linking words 3 R
 ead the exam task and make notes to answer
the questions.
1 C
 omplete the table with the linking words and
phrases in the box. You are a member of a club. You have been asked to email
the members to tell them about the next event that is
As a matter of fact However In fact In other words planned and to invite their suggestions for future events.
Nevertheless Owing to Still That is to say
Therefore Thus Write an email to the club members.

Expressing Clarifying Contrasting Emphasising What kind of club are you

cause and result a member of? (eg drama
society, camera club)
What is the next event?
(eg a social evening, an
AGM)
When and where is the next
event?
Is there anything else
members need to know
DEVELOPING SKILLS about the event?
We use linking words and phrases to explain, add to,
4 Complete the paragraph plan for your email.
contrast with or emphasise information that we mentioned
in the previous sentence. They help the reader understand Greeting Dear members,
how our ideas and arguments are connected. Make sure Paragraph 1 Explain why I’m writing
you know and can correctly use linking words and phrases
Paragraph 2
for different functions.
Paragraph 3
Closing expressions Regards,
2 R
 ead and complete the email with linking words
and phrases from Ex 1. 5 W
 rite your email (120–150 words). Use linking
words and phrases to explain, add to, contrast or
emphasise information.
To: All members 6 C
 heck your written work carefully and correct
Subject: Annual general meeting any errors.
Dear members,
It is time to start making preparations for the Drama
Society AGM (annual general meeting), which is
taking place soon. (1) , it is
scheduled on the first Sunday of next month and
will be held in our office. (2) ,
I’m writing to you now to explain our plans so far
and to invite you to contribute ideas.
The basic format of the AGM will be the same as
last year. (3) , we will have
a report from the board members, followed by a
general discussion. If there are any topics you would
like to be discussed, please reply to this email.
(4) , I should make clear that
there is a limited amount of time for discussion and
we won’t be able to cover all of your suggestions.
Finally, I’m afraid that the traditional party following
the AGM has been cancelled this year owing to a
lack of funds. (5) , I’m sure
we’ll all have an enjoyable time together.

Regards,
Lauren Baxter

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