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Typical expressions in a letter
1. a) Thank you very much for your hospitality.
b) Thank you very much for the nice photos.
c) Thank you very much for the invitation.
2. a) I enjoyed watching the video.
b) I enjoyed playing the video game.
c) I enjoyed looking at the photos.
3. a) I enjoyed the trip.
b) I enjoyed the book.
c) I enjoyed the holidays in France.
4. a) I was very surprised to get an answer so quickly.
b) I was very surprised to see you in the internet.
c) I was very surprised to find your trousers. ( You left them here.)
5. a) I couldn’t write earlier, because my mother was in hospital.
b) I couldn’t write earlier, because we moved (houses).
c) I couldn’t write earlier, because I had to write an oral report.
6. a) It’s a pity that you failed your driving test.
b) It’s a pity that you have lost your ticket.
c) It’s a pity that your parents have no holidays.
7. a) You told me that you had found a job.
b) You told me that your Granny had died.
c) You told me that your friend had been in a TV show.
8. a) I’m sure that we will have lots of fun.
b) I’m sure that we will get tickets.
c) I’m sure that it will be too expensive.
9. a) Do you remember the trip to Bamberg?
b) Do you remember the scene at the end of the film?
c) Do you remember my brother’s girl-friend?
10. a) I have enclosed a copy.
b) I have enclosed a curriculum vitae (CV).
c) I have enclosed an application.
11. a) Please let me know when he is going to (oder : will) arrive.
b) Please let me know what kind of music you like.
c) Please let me know your new address.
12. a) I have decided to repeat the year.
b) I have decided to repeat the driving test.
c) I have decided to work in the supermarket.
13. a) I am very interested in a job abroad.
b) I am very interested in a job in your company.
c) I am very interested in a job as a car mechanic.
14. a) I am going to apply for a job in Spain.
b) I am going to apply for a job tomorrow.
c) I am going to write an application.
15. a) Could you write me his address, please?
b) Could you send me a leaflet (brochure) please?
c) Could you please tell me, where I can get this information?
16. a) I am looking forward to your visit.
b) I am looking forward to the summer.
c) I am looking forward to the weekend.
17. a) I am looking forward to swimming in the sea.
b) I am looking forward to celebrating with you.
c) I am looking forward to seeing the Grand Canyon.
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