Match the words and word-combinations in the left column with their equivalents in the right column

Reading1

Read the text and do the task after it.

FORMAL BUSINESS LETTERS.

Formal business letters do not have to be all business. They may include one or two personal sentences or touch on a personal subject. However, they are still formal business letters.

There are several rules that you should follow when writing a formal business letter.

§ Use company letterhead when appropriate. Company letterhead should only be used for business, not for personal matters.

§ Use the proper salutation to open the letter. If the addressee is more or less known to you and who is more or less your peer, then the proper salutation would be "Dear Jane". If the addressee is an executive level person and you do not feel comfortable using their first name, both names can be used (i.e., "Dear Jane Doe"). If you are a young executive who has just been introduced to a senior executive, do not use their first name in correspondence since it may seem lacking in respect. Instead use the more formal introduction, "Dear Ms. Doe."

§ Use a complimentary closing. For any formal business correspondence, using either "Sincerely" or "Sincerely yours" is an appropriate way to close your letter.

§ Always sign your letter. Many letters include a typed signature block followed by a handwritten signature. The primary reason for this is that many people's handwriting is illegible. However, it is a serious error to only include the typed signature. Make sure you include your written signature underneath the typed signature underneath the typed signature block.

Informal business letters

Business executives exchange informal letters on a regular basis these days. These letters are most commonly used to please the addressee in some manner. Examples of informal letters include congratulatory letters, complimentary letters, requests for favors, thank you letters, and letters of encouragement.

Match the words and word-combinations in the left column with their equivalents in the right column.

1. Thank you letters

2. Complimentary letters

3. Requests for favors

4. Letters of encouragement

5. Congratulatory letters

A Поздравительные письма

B Благодарственные письма

С Поощрительное письмо

D Письмо о помощи

E Поздравительные письма

3. Read the text again. Are these sentences true or false?

1. Formal business letters are all business.

2. If you are a young executive who has just been introduced to a senior executive, do not use their first name in correspondence.

3. Do not use any rules when writing a formal business letter.

4. Many letters include a typed signature block followed by a handwritten signature.

5. Business executives don’t use informal letters on a regular basis these days.

6. Examples of informal letters include congratulatory letters, complimentary letters, requests for favors, thank you letters, and letters of encouragement.

7. Company letterhead should be used for personal matters.