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The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Writing bank 9 for the textbook New Total English Intermediate - Students' Book with authors Rachael Roberts, Antonia Clare and JJ Wilson from Pearson Education

Question

  1. Read the letter in exercise 1 again and underline the phrases which have the same meaning as the sentences (1-5) below.
  2. What is the difference between the phrases in exercise 2a and those in the letter in exercise 1? Which phrases are more suitable in a formal letter?

Answer

a)

  1. I would like to apply for the job of Tour Guide.
  2. I would be delighted to have the opportunity to live and work in the country.
  3. I believe that I possess excellent communication skills.
  4. Although I do not have any directly relevant experience, I understand that training would be given.
  5. I enclose / attach my C.V. and look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

b) The phrases in the letter are more formal and would be more suitable for a job application.