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[...]... examples of each word in a sentence of your own Don’t forget to keep a record of the words and expressions that you have learnt, review your notes from time to time and try to use new vocabulary items whenever possible 15 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3) general vocabulary Focusing attention A Rearrange the letters in bold to form words which are used to focus... 12 January for B I would like to remind you of the order you sent on 12 January for C I refer to your order of 12 January 9 In a letter, you explain that the recipient can contact you if they want more information What do you say? A Give me a call if you want some more information B If you would like any more information, please do not hesitate to contact me C If you would like any more information,... Perrin) How do you end the letter? A Yours faithfully B Yours sincerely C Best wishes 11 You did not begin the letter with the recipient’s name (see number 1 above) How do you end the letter? A Yours faithfully B Yours sincerely C Best wishes B Look at these sentences and decide if they are true or false 1 Formal letters are always longer than informal letters 2 In a formal letter it is acceptable to... idioms 3 In a formal letter it is acceptable to use contractions (e.g., I’ve instead of I have) 4 In a formal letter you should include your name and address at the top of the page 5 In a formal letter, you should always write the date in full (e.g., 1 April 2000 and not 1/4/00) 6 In a formal letter, you should always put your full name (e.g., James Harcourt and not J Harcourt) after your signature... is about 10 miles (approximately 16 kilometres) from your home town Don’t forget to keep a record of the words and expressions that you have learnt, review your notes from time to time and try to use new vocabulary items whenever possible 11 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3) general vocabulary Joining/becoming part of something bigger The sentences... buys computer components from your company, and you are now replying What do you say? A Thank you for your letter B Thanks a lot for your letter C It was great to hear from you general vocabulary Writing a letter 3 You recently stayed in a hotel and were very unhappy with the service you received You are now writing to the manager What do you say? A I had a horrible time at your hotel recently B I would... turn of the century • in my childhood / youth • at this point in history by the end of this year • for the foreseeable future • for the past few months last century • these days • from 1996 to 1998 • sooner or later 19 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3) general vocabulary Objects & actions A The words in the box describe the actions of the things in 1-37 Match... the icy road 21 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3) general vocabulary Likes & dislikes A Look at the words and expressions in the box and decide if they have a positive connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody likes something) or a negative connotation (for example, they tell us that somebody dislikes something) loathe • yearn for fancy • keen... travelling 8 A I look forward to hearing from you soon B To hearing from you soon I look forward 9 A It is a well-known fact that students dread exams B It is a well-known fact that exams are dreaded by students 22 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3) 10 A Most children long for the long summer holiday to arrive B The long summer holiday is longed for by most children... by me B One thing I cannot bear is getting up early in the morning Don’t forget to keep a record of the words and expressions that you have learnt, review your notes from time to time and try to use new vocabulary items whenever possible 23 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3) general vocabulary Obligation & option A Look at sentences 1-10 and decide if the . and that the vocabulary you acquire will help you to achieve the grade you want in the IELTS. Good luck! Structure of the IELTS Workbook Each vocabulary area is presented in the form of a self-contained. so that they become a part of your active vocabulary. Extending Your Vocabulary Also remember that there are other methods of acquiring new vocabulary. For example, you should read as much as possible. letter? A. Yours faithfully B. Yours sincerely C. Best wishes B. Look at these sentences and decide if they are true or false. 1. Formal letters are always longer than informal letters. 2. In a formal