Task 16. Guess what types of business letters are taken into consideration

1. There are several situations that require a _______ after an employment interview: when someone gives you job search assistance and after a company visit or other career exploration activity.

2. The reasons for writing a _______ can be various: to obtain information, to make reservations (at hotels, restaurants, theatres), to ask for special favours (permission, assistance, financial support, appointment), to receive booklets, catalogues, price lists, sample products etc.

3. The occasions for _______ are numerous: promotions, appointments, and elections; achievements, awards and honours; marriages and births; holidays, anniversaries and retirements.

4. Formal events, such as receptions, banquets, and other formal social gatherings usually require _______, and they should be cordial and sincere, designed as a usual letter; a formal one is less personal, centred, written in the third person.

Task 17. Imagine that you are a young scientist. You have been studying abroad for several years and now you have returned to Ukraine. Write a letter of request to your scientific supervisor and ask him / her about the changes occurred and the current state in your sphere of science. Mind the useful language given below.