UNIT 2: Your Body And You Lesson 6: Writing Jumble word game: SETSRS stress GELALRSIE allergie s bad breath sleeplessne ss sleepines s RBAHTER ADB ESLELPESSNSES PINSLEESSNE Vocabulary: - allergy (n) : a reaction of the body to certain foods -> to have an allergy to something - bad breath: bad smell when breathing - sleep (v)(n) -> sleepless (a) -> sleeplessness (n) # sleepiness(n) ng i m r o t Brains Lists of the foods that may cause the problems: Allergy: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish… Bad breath: onion, garlic, curry, alcohol… Stress: coffee, tea, chocolate, alcohol Sleeplessness: caffeine, sugar, fatty, spicy colours… Sleepiness: Soya milk, tofu, honey, Read the letters from the readers and analyse the problems, then write a similar request for help letter Main part Opening Function Dear Expert/Mr./ Mrs./Dr …, Body - I have had trouble with…: … Ex: (I have had trouble with my sleep.) - I am going to have….: Ex: (I am going to have an interview.) - I have just got….: … Ex: (I have just got a toothache.) - I am coming down with …: Ex: (I am coming down with flu.) - I'm writing to ask if you could give me some advice on this - I would be very grateful if you could give me some suggestions/advice on this - Could you give me some ideas about …? Ex: (Could you give me some ideas about how to lose weight?) Ending Sincerely,/ Best regards,/ …, Dear Dr Wong, I am going to have an important English contest in three weeks I feel stressed and worried about it I know there's a close connection between the foods we eat and our feelings I would be very grateful if you could give me some advice on certain types of foods or drinks that can make me feel better before the contest Sincerely, Silvia Writing a replying to 'request-for-help' letters Main parts Function Opening Dear , - Thank you for your letter requesting information/ advice about …: (Thank you for your letter requesting advice on the foods and drinks before your contest.) - I'm writing in reply to your letter asking for …: (I'm writing in reply to your letter asking for ways to get rid of flu.) - I was sorry for your problem; I think some suggestions can be useful Body - If I were you, I would…: (If I were you, I would not eat onion or garlic because they can give you bad breath.) - I recommend :… I recommend meats and foods that are high in protein because they help you stay concentrated - You should …: … Additionally, you should avoid fast food because it gives you stress - It would be a great idea to ….: … It would be a great idea to avoid eating peanuts because you will feel sleepy - Hope you will your best - I hope my advice may help you - I hope you will recover soon - Wish you good health Ending Sincerely,/ Best regards,/ …, Dear Jack, Thank you for your letter asking for advice about what to eat before going to your job interview Garlic and onion are believed to give you bad breath You should not eat peanuts or papaya as they make you feel sleepy Additionally, avoid fast food because it will give you stress Meanwhile, a cup of tea or coffee can keep you awake I hope you will chose the right foods and succeed in your interview Regards, Dr Glenn ... the foods and drinks before your contest.) - I'm writing in reply to your letter asking for …: (I'm writing in reply to your letter asking for ways to get rid of flu.) - I was sorry for your problem;... because you will feel sleepy - Hope you will your best - I hope my advice may help you - I hope you will recover soon - Wish you good health Ending Sincerely,/ Best regards,/ …, Dear Jack, Thank you. .. for your letter asking for advice about what to eat before going to your job interview Garlic and onion are believed to give you bad breath You should not eat peanuts or papaya as they make you