Formal writing (environment)

​1. In which photo do the vegetables look more appealing? Say why.

2. What environmental problems do you think the plastic packaging might cause?

​What problem does he describe and what three solutions does he suggest?

Draw

Please highlight the problem and 3 solutions.

Labelling

Please match.

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a

d

b

c

Labelling

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f

e

g

h

Labelling

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l

k

j

i

Match

Match the following

• Giving your reasons for writing

• Explaining why the issue is important

• Making a point forcefully

• Call to action/asking for action

I am writing to draw your attention to ...

I am writing with regard to …

It is for these reasons that I …

I am deeply concerned by ...

The situation cannot be allowed to continue.

It is essential that ...

I would be grateful if you could …

I urge you to ....

• I am writing to draw your attention to ...

  I am writing with regard to …

• It is for these reasons that I …

  I am deeply concerned by ...

• The situation cannot be allowed to continue.

  It is essential that ...

• I would be grateful if you could …

  I urge you to ....

Audio Response

Rewrite the sentences in a more formal style using the words in brackets.

1. I heard that plastic litter in the sea is harming more than 600 species. (estimated)

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Open Ended

It's important to look after nature. (vital)

Match

Match the following.

• I urge you to stop using plastic packaging.

• Yours faithfully, James.

• Plastic packaging should be banned.

• I would ask you to investigate other options.

• I am writing to express my concern about ...

You've got to stop using plastic packaging! (urge)

All the best, James (faithfully)

Get rid of plastic packaging! (banned)

You should look into other options. (ask/investigate)

I'm writing to tell you how bothered I am about … (express)

• You've got to stop using plastic packaging! (urge)

• All the best, James (faithfully)

• Get rid of plastic packaging! (banned)

• You should look into other options. (ask/investigate)

• I'm writing to tell you how bothered I am about … (express)

Open Ended

I'm really bothered by the amount of plastic we use. (concerned)

Video Response

You must do this very soon. (done/urgency)

It's important to do this right away. (essential/action)

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Audio Response

SPEAKING Read the factfile below. Is the situation similar in your country? Can you think of any other solutions to the problems caused by this type of coffee cup?

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