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Writing: A1 An application form Learn how to fill in an application form Before reading Do the preparation task first Then read the text and tips and the exercises Preparation task Choose the five kinds of information you normally have to give to apply for a library card first name last name nationality marital status date of birth qualifications job phone number address Library card application First name MIKE Last name ESPOSA-HERNANDEZ Date of birth 08/11/1991 Address CHARLES ROAD, GLOUCESTER Postcode GL1 3ZE Phone 07796 345678 Email m.esposa@example.com I declare the information provided is correct Signature Mike Esposa-Hernandez Date 03/07/2018 © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Your checklist Have you got everything you need? ☑ a passport photo ☑ a copy of my passport or other photo ID ☑ proof of address Your card will be issued within 15 days and sent to the address provided …………………………………………………………………………………………… Tips It’s a good idea to write in capital letters so it’s easy to read, except for your email address and signature For dates, in the UK we usually write them DD/MM/YYYY (day-month-year) So, for September 2018 you write 01/09/2018 In the United States it is MM/DD/YYYY so you write 09/01/2018 If you don’t understand every word on the form, don’t panic You can probably guess what information you need to write Ask someone for help if you need to © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Tasks Task Are the sentences true or false? Mike lives in River Street Mike was born in 2008 Mike has everything he needs for his application You can get a library card without a passport The card will be ready in about five days Mike needs to go to the library to get his library card Answer True True True True True True False False False False False False Task Match the personal details (a–g) with the form headings (1–7) Headings Personal details a b c d e f g …… First name …… Last name …… Date of birth …… Address …… Postcode …… Phone …… Email clare.williamson@example.com WILLIAMSON 13A SEAVIEW CLOSE, BRIGHTON CLARE 01/03/1999 07777 123456 BN1 2EP Task Complete the form with Jane’s details My name’s Jane Short I was born on 26 May 2000 I live at Flat 2A, 164 Market Street, Oxford, and my postcode is OX2 5JZ My mobile number is 07200 329922 and my email address is js@example.com First name (1) ……………………………………………….………… Last name (2) ………………………………………………………… Date of birth (3) ………………………………………………………… (DD/MM/YYYY) Address (4) ………………………………………………… Postcode (5) ………………………………………………… Phone (6) ………………………………………………… Email (7) ………………………………………………… Discussion What was the last form you filled in? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Answers Preparation task first name last name date of birth phone number address Task 1 False False True True False False Task 2 d b e c g f a Task 3 Jane Short 26/05/2000 Flat 2A, 164 Market Street, Oxford OX2 5JZ 07200 329922 js@example.com © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Writing: A1 An email to book a hotel Learn how to write an email to book a hotel to practise and improve your writing skills Before reading Do the preparation task first Then read the text and tips and the exercises Preparation task Match the definitions (a–f) with the vocabulary (1–6) Vocabulary Definition a to book a room b a room that is designed to be easy to use, for example if you use a wheelchair c a special number or password that reduces the price or increases service levels d to say something is definitely true or going to happen e to tell someone f a metal object used to make clothes flat and smooth …… to confirm …… to reserve a room …… to let someone know …… an iron …… a promotional code …… an accessible room Reading text: An email to book a hotel To: info@ascot-hotel.co.uk From: David Mathews Subject: Booking nights next week Dear Ascot Hotel, I would like to reserve an accessible single room for two nights with breakfast on the 22 and 23 of April Could I have a quiet room with a view if possible, please? I will arrive at about 10 p.m and I have an early meeting the next morning, so please could you leave an iron and ironing board in the room? I have a promotional code (MH2219) Please can you confirm that it is £80 per night with breakfast included? Please could you confirm the booking? Let me know if you need any further information Many thanks With kind regards, David Mathews © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish …………………………………………………………………………………………… Tips When writing an email to a hotel, you can start with Hello or Dear (hotel name) Say clearly the dates you want, the room type and whether you want breakfast or not Don’t forget to mention any additional information or special requests Ask them to confirm your booking Give them your phone number if you prefer to be contacted that way Tasks Task Are the sentences true or false? David is travelling alone The hotel price for David is lower than usual David wants to iron his business clothes before his meeting the next morning The hotel costs £80 for two nights including breakfast In your email, you should say exactly which dates you want to stay in the hotel It’s best to make special requests when you arrive at the hotel Answer True False True False True False True True False False True False Task Put the words in order to make sentences a double room if possible I leave reserve room I would don’t need a bath, please? © 2019 British Council I I would like so Could for four nights, please with a view I will a room like a very early have to breakfast with www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish to you use a promotional code confirm the price? would like Please I could Task Complete the sentences with words from the box to will appreciate would you let I would like ……………………………… reserve a double room I ……………………………… like a quiet room, please I ……………………………… arrive at about p.m Please can ……………………………… confirm the price? I would ……………………………… it if you could confirm the booking Please ……………………………… me know if you need any further information Discussion What things you ask for when you book a hotel room? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Answers Preparation task d a e f c b Task 1 True True True False True False Task 2 I would like to reserve a double room for four nights, please I would like a room with a view if possible I will leave very early so I don’t need breakfast Could I have a room with a bath, please? I would like to use a promotional code Please could you confirm the price? Task 3 to would will you appreciate let © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Writing: A1 An email to confirm an appointment Learn how to write an email to confirm an appointment Before reading Do the preparation task first Then read the text and tips and the exercises Preparation task Write the words in the correct groups Arina Marat, HR Assistant Sofia Aronov, HR Manager reception on the 26th floor Astana offices Emerald Towers Thursday p.m 14 March Who (people) When (days and times) Where (places) An email to confirm an appointment From: Arina Marat, HR Assistant To: Jane Claret Subject: Your appointment on 14 March Dear Ms Claret, Thank you for your email I am writing to confirm your appointment with our HR manager, Mrs Sofia Aronov Your appointment will take place at p.m on Thursday 14 March at our Astana offices in Emerald Towers When you arrive, please go to the reception on the 26th floor and ask for me I will take you to Mrs Aronov’s office We look forward to meeting you soon Best regards, Arina Marat HR Assistant © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish …………………………………………………………………………………………… Tips If you don’t know the person well, start your email with Dear + the person’s name For women, use Ms + surname unless you know they prefer to use Miss or Mrs Say thank you if you are replying to their email At the start of your email, say why you are writing: I’m writing to + verb +… Write the day (Thursday), date (14 March) and place (our Astana offices in the Emerald Towers) clearly Explain clearly what they should when they arrive for the appointment At the end of your email, you can say I/We look forward to meeting/hearing from/seeing you soon Use Best regards or Best wishes and sign off with your name and your job title © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Tasks Task Circle the best answer The alarm … a turns itself off automatically b doesn’t need to be turned off c panel is not far from the light switches The blinds … a are closed at night b are open at night c are near the lights The coffee machine … a makes coffee instantly in the morning b takes time to make coffee in the morning c is only for the customers to use The morning deliveries … a come to the front door b are always correct c are not always correct Whoever opens the shop … a has to sign the logbook b has to leave a comment in the logbook c has to call the support line when they are finished © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Task Write a number (1–5) to put the sentences in order to make instructions for a procedure Finally, pay attention to the dietary requirements of the team and make sure the catering service know Next, remember to book the room in the meeting room booking tool First, look at the team calendar to find a day and time when most people are available After you’ve finished booking the room, make sure you tell the catering service that we’ll need lunch brought in for everyone When you’ve identified a good day and time, send out invites to all project team members Don’t forget to include the head of the department, just in case they feel like attending Task Complete the sentences with words from the box out Don’t attention Remember sure forget SHUTTING THE SHOP Make ……………………………… you always answer the phone, even if it rings after the shop has closed Don’t ……………………………… to put returned products in the storeroom ……………………………… not to count cash in the main shop where customers can see you ……………………………… turn off any lights until all customers have left the building Watch ……………………………… for customers who may be in the toilets or car park Pay ……………………………… to who is in the building before closing Discussion Who you need to give instructions to? What for? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Answers Preparation task Things to remember Warnings (Be careful of this) Remember to turn off the … Watch out for the … Don’t forget to start the … Don’t go near the … Make sure you close the … Careful of the … ! Task 1 c a b c a Task First, look at the team calendar to find a day and time when most people are available When you’ve identified a good day and time, send out invites to all project team members Don’t forget to include the head of the department, just in case they feel like attending Next, remember to book the room in the meeting room booking tool After you’ve finished booking the room, make sure you tell the catering service that we’ll need lunch brought in for everyone Finally, pay attention to the dietary requirements of the team and make sure the catering service know Task 3 sure forget Remember Don’t out attention © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Writing: A2 Messaging to cancel a plan Learn how to write text messages to cancel plans Before reading Do the preparation task first Then read the text and tips and the exercises Preparation task Match the functions (a–h) with the phrases (1–8) Phrases Functions a b c d e f g h …… I can’t make it …… Shout if you need anything …… Thx …… Poor you! …… If you don’t mind, can you … ? …… No problem! …… Feeling any better? …… Get well soon / Hope you feel better soon showing sympathy cancelling a plan offering help saying thank you checking how someone feels now asking for help ending the conversation when someone is ill agreeing to something Reading text: Messaging to cancel a plan Yesterday 18:45 Hey, I don’t think I can make it tomorrow I’m feeling really ill Oh no, poor you! Have you been to the doctor? No, I think it’s just a cold Well, get well soon Shout if you need anything! Thx, I will © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Today 9:03 Feeling any better? A bit thanks but staying in bed today I think! I can pop round on my way home if you need anything? Actually, if you don’t mind, pls can you get me some green tea? No problem! See you about then Thx so much!! Get plenty of rest! Hope you feel better soon! …………………………………………………………………………………………… Tips You don’t have to write complete sentences in text messages You can use short forms, e.g thx (thanks) and pls (please) To cancel a plan, say I don’t think I can make it Add the date (e.g I don’t think I can make it tomorrow) and/or to + the activity (e.g I don’t think I can make it to the party tomorrow) To show sympathy, say Poor you and Hope you feel better soon Exclamation marks (!) sound positive and they are used a lot in text messages Two exclamation marks (!!) shows you really, really mean it! Tasks Task Are the sentences true or false? The ill person asks to meet at a different time The doctor said it was a cold The ill person doesn’t need anything on the first day The ill person feels worse on the second day The ill person is planning to get a lot of rest The two people know each other quite well © 2019 British Council Answer True True True True True True False False False False False False www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Task Circle the best way to respond I don’t think I can make it to the dinner tonight I’m not feeling well a Fine c Thanks, I will b That’s right c Thanks so much If you have time, could you get me some chicken soup from the supermarket? a I could b Yes, please Feeling any better today? a A bit, thanks c Feeling any better? Call me if you need anything! a I think so b Oh no! Poor you! b No problem! c Thanks, I’d love to! I’ll bring you the soup around p.m See you then a Bye b Yes c Thanks so much!! Task Match the end of the sentence (a–h) with the beginning (1–8) Beginning End a b c d e f g h …… I don’t think I can …… Oh no, …… Shout if you …… If you don’t mind, pls can you …… I can pop round if you …… Get plenty …… Hope you …… Get poor you! make it tomorrow get me some orange juice? of rest! need anything? need anything! well soon! feel better soon! Discussion When was the last time you cancelled a plan? Why did you cancel? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Answers Preparation task b c d a f h e g Task 1 False False True False True True Task 2 b c a b c Task 3 b a f c e d h g © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Writing: A2 Messaging to make plans Learn how to write messages to make plans with friends Before reading Do the preparation task first Then read the text and tips and the exercises Preparation task Write the phrases in the correct group (Sunday) works for me Sure! I can’t, sorry I’d love to but … Sorry, I’m doing … on (Sunday) I’m busy Perfect! Sounds good! Accepting Saying ‘no’ Reading text: Messaging to make plans Hey, are you free on Saturday? Do you want to something? I’m busy on Saturday, but how about Sunday? Sure! Sunday works for me What are you thinking? How about a drive out to the beach? I’ve got the car this weekend because Mike is away Sounds good! What time? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish I can pick you up from your place about if you like I’m going to the gym first thing in the morning Shall we meet a bit later, say 10? Perfect! Do you fancy a picnic? I can go shopping while you’re at the gym Great! Even better! See you tomorrow! …………………………………………………………………………………………… Tips Use these phrases to make suggestions • How about + noun/gerund …? • Do you fancy + noun/gerund …? • Shall we + infinitive without to …? • Do you want + infinitive …? If you say no to something, make another suggestion instead You don’t need to put full stops (.) at the end of every sentence Tasks Task Circle the correct answer They are going to meet on … a Saturday Mike is … a coming b not coming They’re going to meet at … a o’clock b Sunday b 10 o’clock They’re going to meet … a at the second person’s home © 2019 British Council b at the gym www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish They’re going to go … a to the beach b shopping Who is going to the gym? a One of them b Both of them Task Complete the sentences with words from the box fancy busy free Shall how works like pick Are you ……………………………… on Saturday? I’m ……………………………… on Saturday, but ……………………………… about Sunday? Sunday ……………………………… for me I can ……………………………… you up about if you ……………………………… ……………………………… we meet a bit later? Do you ……………………………… a picnic? Task Write the verb in brackets in the correct form to complete the sentences Do you fancy ……………………………… to the cinema on Monday? (go) Shall we ……………………………… by the main door at six? (meet) How about ……………………………… dinner in that new Thai restaurant? (have) Do you want to ……………………………… round for lunch on Sunday? (come) Shall we ……………………………… to see Emily on Thursday? (go) How about ……………………………… her a plant for her birthday? (give) Discussion What are your plans for this weekend? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Answers Preparation task Accepting Saying ‘no’ (Sunday) works for me I can’t, sorry Sure! I’d love to but … Perfect! Sorry, I’m doing … on (Sunday) Sounds good! I’m busy Task 1 b b b a a a Task 2 free busy | how works pick | like Shall fancy Task 3 going meet having come go giving © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Writing: A2 My last holiday Learn how to write about your last holiday Before reading Do the preparation task first Then read the text and tips and the exercises Preparation task Put the words in the correct group statue but amazing because favourite beautiful history historic beauty supermarket and so Adjectives Nouns Linking words My last holiday My last holiday was a five-day trip to Prague in the Czech Republic I know Prague well because I lived there when I was at university, more than ten years ago Instead of staying in a hotel, I stayed with one of my old friends It was so much fun, and a little bit like my old life I wanted to all the same things I did in my university days, so I visited the university It has changed a lot and looks more modern I also went to the supermarket near my old house I loved seeing all the different foods I was really happy to find my favourite cheese and chocolate biscuits but they were a bit more expensive than I remember! We did some touristy things too We walked up beautiful Petrin Hill and around the castle The views of the city are amazing up there We walked across the historic Charles Bridge My friend’s flat is very near the TV Tower so we saw the famous baby statues climbing up it Those things haven’t changed, of course © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish …………………………………………………………………………………………… Tips Try to make your writing interesting for the reader To this, you can make it personal with your own memories and experiences Use adjectives to add detail to your descriptions Write clear and simple sentences and organise your ideas in short paragraphs Give each paragraph a different topic Use so, but, and, because and other linking words Tasks Task Choose the correct option to complete the sentences The writer knows Prague because … a they lived there for ten years b they lived there before On their holiday, they wanted to … a new things b familiar things Staying with a friend was like … a the writer’s old life b staying in a hotel They were surprised about … a finding the cheese b the price of the cheese Charles Bridge and the TV Tower … a have changed a lot b haven’t changed a lot © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Task Complete the sentences with words from the box and because but but because so so and We were tired when we arrived, ……………………………… we had dinner in the hotel and got an early night Our room was small ……………………………… beautiful, with views over the city On the first day we walked around the old town ……………………………… saw the clock tower It rained a lot on the second day, ……………………………… we visited the art gallery to stay dry The museum was very interesting ……………………………… there were a lot of people and long queues We went shopping ……………………………… I wanted to get presents for my family I didn’t buy anything for myself ……………………………… it was expensive I loved this holiday ……………………………… would recommend it to anyone Task Put the phrases in order to make sentences for the reader Try with personal writing detail Use your writing Make topic to your descriptions like so, but paragraph words Use interesting memories and experiences and organise in short paragraphs clear and simple each to make Give to add Write your own your adjectives sentences your ideas a different and because linking Discussion Where was your last holiday? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Answers Preparation task Adjectives beautiful historic amazing favourite Nouns history supermarket beauty statue Linking words so because and but Task 1 b b a b b Task 2 so but and so but because because and Task 3 Try to make your writing interesting for the reader Make your writing personal with your own memories and experiences Use adjectives to add detail to your descriptions Write clear and simple sentences and organise your ideas in short paragraphs Give each topic a different paragraph Use linking words like so, but and because © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish ... 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