Use the greeting, sign-off and paragraph plan below for this formal letter, write it on a 20-minute timer, then compare it with a band-8 model letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are the chairperson of a residents' committee and want people to attend a meeting about local parking.
Write a letter to all residents. In your letter
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
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A letter that begins Dear Sir or Madam ends Yours faithfully, followed by your full name.
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Dear Sir or Madam,
As chairperson of the Linden Road Residents' Committee, I am writing to invite you to a meeting about the parking problems in our neighbourhood.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 12 March at 7 pm in the community hall on Church Street. It should last about an hour, and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
The main subject will be the shortage of parking spaces on our street. In recent months, many of us have found it hard to park near our homes, partly because of commuters who leave their cars here all day. We will discuss several possible solutions, including a residents' parking permit scheme, and we will also hear a short presentation from a representative of the local council. There will be time for everyone to ask questions and share their views.
Your opinion really matters. The more residents who attend, the stronger our case will be when we speak to the council, so I would encourage you to come and, if possible, bring a neighbour with you.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Yours faithfully,
Michael Brown
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| I would like to invite you to | formal way to ask someone to attend |
| It would be a great honour if you could join us. | very polite invitation |
| Please let me know whether you will be able to attend. | ask for a reply |
| Refreshments will be provided. | say food and drink will be available |
| I do hope you will be able to come. | express hope that the person accepts |
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