English Unlimited HAK/HUM 2, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

15 Free time 01 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE LOOK AGAIN Which salutation and closing formulas are informal, which are rather formal (‘semi-formal’)? Put the highlighted expressions from the chat entries and emails into the right group. Think of more informal and formal salutation and closing formulas and add them to your list. Cover the texts. Try to complete the sentences. Now write a short note for the following situation: You have just answered your English host family’s phone because they’re not at home. Leave a (semi-formal) note for your host mother. You should: tell her who rang. explain what the call was about. ask her to ring back using the telephone number the caller gave you. Exchange your emails and notes with a partner. Write a short reply to each one. Look at all your texts together. Do you think they have the correct style? Look at the chat entries and emails to check. Your English friend, Simon, is coming to Austria in his holidays. Write an informal email to your friend. You should: suggest ways to travel and places to stay. describe the most interesting sights in your area / in Austria. outline (other) things to do and free time activities. Write 100–120 words. 37 a 38 a 39 40 41 42 Informal Rather formal (semi-formal) b b Requests 1 Would you mind to Monday or Tuesday next week? is fine. 2 When you see John, could you tell him to ? 3 Is it all right if I tomorrow, or would you prefer to be alone? Invitations 4 Would you like to join me at the sports club café? We could talk about . 5 Do you want to meet up this evening? What about ? 6 I need to . How about meet ing at Finnegan’s Break next week? Innsbruck, Austria Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv