3. Formal English and informal English Word power

4. Formal English is more common in writing than in speaking. For example in notices, business letters; Informal English is more common in speaking than in writing. It is usually spoken with family and friends.

5. To judge which is the better expression. 1. (To a professor you first meet) □ ----- Hi, Bob. Fancy meeting you here. □ ----- Good morning, Mr. Mosley. How are you?

6. 2. (To a close friend) □ ----- Mr. Wells, would you be kind enough to pass me the salt? □ ----- Could you possibly pass me the salt? □ ----- Pass me the salt, Jack.

7. Read a letter to Mr. Smith, a park manager. Rewrite it in formal English using the words in the textbook.

8. Checking Answers Dear Mr. Smith, I want to speak to you about the condition of the playground. I regret to inform you that people do not discard their rubbish properly. They leave rubbish on the ground instead of using the bins. Yesterday a 6-year-old child fell and cut his hand on a broken bottle. The boy was taken to hospital immediately. In addition, the beautiful view of the park is spoiled.

9. I believe that there are a large number of actions you could take to solve this problem. For example, you should purchase additional litter bins and arrange security to prevent people from littering. It is my hope that you will take my concerns into consideration. I look forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Jerry Broker

11. How much do you know about countries and their languages?

12. Loot at these flags. Do you know which country each flag represents? Discuss with your partner and write down the name of each country and its official language.

13. Egypt Arabic

14. France French

15. Mexico Spanish

16. Canada English / French

17. Germany German

18. Australia English

19. UK English

20. Russia Russian