Language Tree SB 3

Unit 10

1

Answer these questions. 1 What exciting news does Daniel’s father have for him? 2 What has Uncle Kevin won?

3 Has Daniel been to an important match before? How do you know that? 4 Why does Daniel have a broad smile on his face after reading the email?

2

Read the letter Uncle Kevin received.

Writer's address

The Daily News, High Street, Newtown 25th September, 2021

Address of person receiving letter

Mr. K. Jackson, PO Box 154 Newtown

Dear Mr. Jackson,

Greeting

Body

Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that you won first prize in last week's Spot the Ball Competition. The prize is three tickets to watch the final of the President's Cup at the Kensington Oval on Saturday October 4th.

You can collect the tickets from our office. Please bring this letter with you.

Yours sincerely Jerome Knight (Editor)

Closing

3

Answer these questions about the letter. 1 What was the editor’s purpose in writing this letter? 2 When will the final of the President’s Cup take place? 3 Where can Uncle Kevin collect his prize? 4 Why do you think he has to take this letter with him? 5 Which sports event would you like to attend? Why?

•  Compare the layout of the formal letter on this page with that of the informal letter in Unit 8. This letter uses the full block layout. You may prefer to use other layouts with your students. • Remind students when they answer the questions that they will not always find the answers directly in the text.

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