TELC B2 Exam Training Book (pp 41-46)
1: Linking sentences in letters (page 43/3)
Complete the text with the following linking words:
although, as, as a result, because, therefore, even though, consequently
Dear Mr Sims
You asked me for my opinion on healthcare here in Australia.
(1 ) .................. there is a universal healthcare system, Medicare, many people still chose private medical cover ( 2 ) ............ waiting times are shorter and the quality of treatment is generally better. ( 3 ) ............, thousands of healthy adults are buying private insurance.
I personally have private cover and I am so happy that I have it, ( 4 ) ............ I'm probably in the top 10% of healthy people. Last year, while out jogging, I fell and badly broke my ankle.
( 5 ) ..........., I have had an operation and a year of physiotherapy. With Medicare, I would have had to wait six months to even begin physio! ( 6 ) ............, until medicare improves its service, people are going to continue buying private insurance, ( 7 ), ......... we just don't have time to wait to be treated.
Yours sincerely
Susan Green
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2. Decide if the following parts of a letter are formal, informal, or neutral: (44/4)
1. Dear Sir/Madam
2. I could really do with some help.
3. I'm writing to ask for information about ...
4. David, send me that ...
5. Would you mind ...
6. I would be grateful if ...
7. I look forward to hearing from you ...
8. Hoping I'll hear from you soomn ...
9. Yours sincerely
10. Best wishes
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3. Put the sentences of the letter in the correct order: (44/5)
A: I am looking for a personal trainer for six months to help me recover.
B: I plan to train three mornings a week, twice during the week and once at weekends.
C: I had knee surgery and both my arm and were in plaster for a long time.
D: I am a keen long-distance runner. Unfortunately, four months ago I had a really bad accident.
E: Dear Sir/Madam
F: I would appreciate if you could send me details of your packages and personal trainer rates.
G: I need a trainer who is experienced in sports injuries.
H: Best regards
I: I look forward to hearing from you
J: I would like to inquire about gym membership options.
K: As a result, I have not been able to train since the accidents and I am very weak.
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4. You have decided to join a gym and get fit this summer. You found this ad:
(46/7)
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Finesse Fitness Studio
Work out with us!
- Up-to-date equipment
- Yoga classes
- Private personal trainers
- Pool (25m)
Monthly Plus Pass
Unlimited access to gym with flexible monthly fees. Pause or cancel at any time. No contract or sign-up fees.
Pay as you go
Drop in with a daily pass
Special offers
Extremely low prices, for those with a low budget
How to find us:
Retail Centre, Unit 20, Fulham Broadway, Fulham Rd, London SW6 18W
Email: finesse@studio1.com
Phone: +44 345 129 6792
Open: 6am - 10pm
------Write a letter to the gym enquiring about your workout options. In your letter write in detail about
a: at least three of the following points
or
b: at least two of the following pounts plus one other aspect related to this topic:
- Membership options
- Personal trainers
- your reasons for choosing this gym
- your specific requirements
Please write at least 150 words
