Language point: Layout and language in a formal letter. 2.Study the text again and answer the questions. 1.Where is the writer's address? 2.Where is the date? 3.Where is the address of the company that is going to receive the letter? 4.Does the writer use full forms of verbs or contractions? Find examples. 5.Does the writer use formal or informal phrases? Find examples.
The writer's address is at the top right corner of the letter.The date is located just below the writer's address, aligned with the left margin.The address of the company that is going to receive the letter is at the top left corner, below the date.The writer uses full forms of verbs. For example, "I am" instead of "I'm" and "did not" instead of "didn't."The writer uses formal phrases. For example, "I am writing to inquire about" and "I look forward to hearing from you."