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Unit 4: Volunteer work
D. Writing
Main parts of a letter
Match the main parts of the letter with this sample letter.
Address & date
Greeting
Body
Signature
Closing
Signature
Body
Address & date
Greeting
Closing
Task 1: Read the letter and underline the sentences that express the following points:
1. the opening of the letter
2. the donated amount
3. the way(s) the money is used
4. the way the receipt is issued
5. the gratitude to the donor
6. the closing of the letter
- to donate (sth) to (sth/ sb): /d?u`neit/ (v)
- donation /d?u`nei?n/ (n):
- gratitude /`grổtitju:d / (n):
- issue /`isju:/ (v):
- receipt / ri`si:t / (n):
- assistant /?`sist?nt/(n):
- donor /`d?un?/ (n):
Vocabulary
Ex: I donated 100.000 VND to the poor.
làm từ thiện (cái gì) cho (/ tổ chức/ cá nhân)
sự cho, tặng, quyên góp, món đồ quyên góp
sự biết ơn
phát hành, lưu hành
giấy biên lai. Khoản tiền nhận được
sự giúp đỡ
The opening of the letter
The donated amount
The way the money is used
the way the receipt is issued
the gratitude to the donor
the closing of the letter
* Address & date:
* Greeting:
* Body:








Format of a Thank-You Letter
+ The donated amount:
- I am very happy to have received a donation of........from your ...
- On behalf of ...., I would like to thank you for your generous donation of $......./ …………..VND.
+ The way (s) the money is used:
- The money will help us to...............
- Your contribution makes it possible for us to........
- As a result of your gift, we will be able to continue ...
+ The way the receipt is issued:
-We will certain issue a receipt as soon as possible
* Closing:
* Signature:
+ The gratitude to the donor:
- I would like to express our thanks for the donation from your ...
yours faithfully
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Task 2: Imagine that you have just received a donation of one million VND from one of the local organizations to build your school library. Use the suggestions in Task 1 to write a letter to acknowledge the receipt of the donation and express your gratitude.
1. The opening of the letter
2. The amount that is donated
3. How the money is used
4. How the receipt is issued
5. The gratitude of the donor
6. The closing of the letter
Your letter
Quiz – A formal letter

1. Which of the following is used to start a very formal letter?
a. Dear John,
b. Hi Suzy,
c. My Dear Elaine,
d. Dear Sir or Madam,
2. Which of the following is a way of starting a formal letter?
a. Thank you for your letter dated 26th August 2005.
b. Thanks for your letter, it was great to hear from you.
c. Thank you for your letter about…
d. Thanks for dropping me a line…
3. Which of the following is NOT a suitable final sentence for a formal letter?
a. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
b. Hope to see you soon.
c. Looking forward to a swift response.
d. Looking forward to meeting you.
4. Which of the following is NOT a suitable way to end a formal letter?
a. Yours faithfully,
b. Yours sincerely,
c. Best wishes,
d. Love,
1. Write a letter to thank for your friend’s birthday present.
2. Prepare for the Language focus lesson.
Homework
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