30 UniT 02 | You call this art? Talking about museums and exhibitions Copy the following three categories into your notebook: places, things, activities. Then sort the expressions highlighted in green in the text in 18 into the correct group. Prepare a one-minute statement to give to the class: Which of the museums in 18 would you most like to visit? Explain your choice. Look up museums in your area on the internet. Research some information about the most interesting one and write a paragraph about it that is like the ones you’ve read above. Refresh your memory: Formal emails Remember how to write emails which are more formal. Decide if the statements below are true or false, then compare your answers with a partner and the class. LANGUAGE 19 SPEAKING 20 WRITING 21 STRATEGIES 22 You visited the Air and Space Museum, but you weren’t too happy with your experience. You wanted to talk to the manager about it, but she asked you to send her an email. Discuss the leaflet and the notes you have made with a partner before writing your email. WRITING 23 In your email you should: explain what you liked about the museum comment on your experience in the IMAX Cinema suggest ideas to make the museum more attractive to young people Write around 250 words. See Writing coach, Formal email, p. 182. 1 You shouldn’t use short forms. 2 You should give a reason for writing. 3 You address the person you’re writing to with Hey or Hi. 4 You always use an exclamation mark (!) after addressing the person you’re writing to. 5 You write what your email is about in the subject line. 6 You sign off with Take care!, Hugs! or simply XX. 7 You use formal or informal language – depending on the age of the recipient. 8 You write I look forward to hearing from you if you want to stay in contact. True False fantastic! fun! interesting! tickets not included! films from the 1980s, popcorn on seats Visit the Air and Space Museum 10 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. Closed Mondays. Things to see and do: flight simulator planetarium IMAX Cinema 3D – 6-story screen 4 different films Contact: john.overfield@spacemus.com Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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