Unit 5
A1 Letters of invitation
Dear Dr Adelby,
General courtesies I hope you had a comfortable journey back after the conference. Thank you once again for amost stimulating lecture; it was much appreciated. Perhaps you remember
A polite introduction the conversation we had about Brunei. As you know, a colleague, Tony spaventa, and I have been working on possibilities of a six- week geological and ecological survey of the temburong area. I remember you expressed interest in the project.
The object of the letter At last we have received permission and I have been asked to recruit a team. If this can be done in time, we will leave in September. Would you be interested in joining us? I realise this is perhaps short notice, and you may have other commintments, but I do hope you will be able to accept. I can assure you that it will be most interesting and
Giving more details exciting from all points of view. I ought to add that, although the assignment is not particularly well paid, all out- of- pocket expenses will be met. There will also be a generous everseas allowance.
Asking for a response Could you let me know as soon as possible if you are interested in principle. Should you be able to join us, full details and a draft contract will be forwarded in due course.
Fanalising If all goes according to plan, we may well spend six weeks in the forest region. This should enable us to produce a survey, an analysis and to make recommendation. Do let me know when you plan to come to England again. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,



A2 An informal invitation,
‘Did all go well with your retrun journey?’ (Informal)
‘I hope you had a comfortable journey back after the conference.’ (Formal)
‘Remember our talk about Brunei with Karen Adebly?’ (Informal)
‘Perhaps you remember the conversation we had about Brunei ?’ (Formal)
‘I have just heard that we can go a heard.’ (Informal)
‘At last we have received permission….’ (Formal)
‘…you may have got fixed up for the autumn…’ (Informal)
‘…you may have other commitments…’ (Formal)
‘…I do hope you can make it.’ (Informal)
‘….I do hope you will be able to accept.’ (Formal)
‘…there is not much money in it.’ (Informal)
‘…the assignment is not particularly well paid…’ (Formal)

B1 A semi- formal acceptance
Dear Peter,
This is just to confirm Monday’s telephone conversation. I am
delighted to accept your invitation to take part in the Brunai
project. Thank you very much for thinking of me.
I heard today that I have to be onford on Thursday 15th, Wednesday evening, or on the 17th,
Friday morning . Which would be most convenient ?
It would be an ercellent opportunity to get down to some detailed planning. I shall be staying at
the Europa Hotel, Charlton Street.
I hope that Tony Spaventa will be able to join us. I was` most impressed with his article in “The
Scient ific Journal.” His experience would be invaluable in Brunei.
Let me know about the 15th or 17th . I look forward to meeting you again.
Yours sincerely,
Karen Adelby !
B2 A telex accepting an invitation
Tony Spaventa sent the following telex from Barbados
ATTN, MARSH
MANY THANKS YOU LETTER 18TH , GREAT NEWS . DELIGHTED T ACCEPT .HAVE `APPLIED `OR EIGTH WEEKS LEAVE FROM SEPT 1ST . LOOK FWD TO FURTHER DETAILS ASAP. AM VISITING LONDON APRIL 7TH THOUGH 18TH . CAN WE MEET? LETTER FOLLOWING REST REGARDS TONY.
Note the use of the American ‘through’.
This includes both 7th and 18th April.

B3 Informal acceptancetrip.
Dear Peter,
This is just to confirm My telex many thanks for your invitation. It looks as though I will be able to join you in BruneiAfter all.
I have yet to let me the question of dates, as I’m not really due more than 28 days leave, however I am fairly confidenrt.
I shall be in London on 7th, I’ll contact you at office when I get in about 9.30 am, Monday and you can sort out have more details then. Thanks once again.
Yours in great haste.

C1 Declining an invitation and suggesting alternative arrangements
Dear Karen,
Thank you for your letter of January 20th. Iam very sorry that I cannot meet you on either 15th or 17th as you suggested. Have to be in paris that week. It is a long-standing engage which I am affraid I cannot alter.
Would it be possible to meet on Saturday 18th instead?I could collect you from your hotel at 11.30 am. I would be very happy to show you and the Research Until after lunch. We would have to draw up some sor t of schedule for the trip.
If this is not convenient ,please don’t hesitate to contact me on 01-246-89997.
Ilook forward to meetingyou againt.
Yours sincerely.
Peter.

C2 Alternating arrangements
Dear Manager of Bank,
I had an appointment with him next week, wish u on Tuesday at 1600 hour to discuss my overdraft. But I want to change the time to 1400 hour as I have an unexpected Board Meeting.
Dear my Friend,
I had a lunch appointment for 12.45 next Friday but I have to go to Paris for a meeting on Thursday. So I give u alternative date, time and place to meet.

D2 Choosing the correct preposition
The survey is being financed by
The team consists of
He has been authorised by
Peter is a lecturer in
Tony specializes in
Dr Adelby works in
We had a most interesting discussion about
The press shows an interest in
Permission has been granted by
They met with coincidence
We are now looking forward at