Asking for Information Writing Exercise

A Correct these real student writing mistakes

1 Dear Sir,.............................................................

2 I have seen an advertisement of your apartment.................................................................................................................................

3 What would be the total price for two weeks?................................................................................................................................

4 We will be six people.................................................................................................................................

5 Does the flat have an air conditioning?................................................................................................................................

6 I would to know if there is a bus stop nearby.................................................................................................................................

7 Can you let us some information about local museums?................................................................................................................................

8 Are pets allowed to the flat?................................................................................................................................

B Join the phrases.

Could you tell me have wifi?

Does the flat how far it is from the beach.

I'm interested if it is available then?

I look forward in renting the apartment.

I'd like to know to receiving your reply.

C You are going to a campus in England for a two week English course. Write an email asking about the facilities that the student accomodation has available.

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www.autoenglish.org Written by Bob Wilson Robert Clifford McNair Wilson 2010

ANSWERS

A

1 Dear Sir,Dear Sir or Madam,

2 I have seen an advertisement of your apartment.I have seen an advertisement for your apartment.

3 What would be the total price for two weeks?What would the total price be for two weeks?

4 We will be six people.There will be six of us.

5 Does the flat have an air conditioning?Does the flat have air conditioning?

6 I would to know if there is a bus stop nearby.I would to know if there is a bus stop nearby.

7 Can you let us some information about local museums?Can you give us some information about local museums?

8 Are pets allowed to the flat?Are pets allowed in the flat?

B

Could you tell me if it is available then?Does the flat have a lift?I'm interested in renting the apartment.I look forward to receiving your reply.I'd like to know how far it is from the beach.

www.autoenglish.org Written by Bob Wilson Robert Clifford McNair Wilson 2010