Look at the following expressions and tell us which one you think is better. Then read the introduction to formal and informal English on Page 26.

1. (To a professor you first meet) □ --- Hi, Bob. Fancy meeting you here. □ --- Good morning, Mr. Mosley. How are you? (Too informal.)

2. (To a close friend) □ --- Mr. Wells, would you be kind enough to pass me the salt? □ --- Could you possibly pass me the salt? □ --- Pass me the salt, Jack.

Formal English Informal English common where to find notices, business letter everyday life, such as while playing sports or meeting friends at a party writing speaking

I am sorry to say that a lot of your answers to those questions in your homework are not precise, so you must think about them. Read the sentences and find which part you think is informal.

Formal and informal English Formal EnglishInformal English a large amount/ number of a lot of admirelook up childkid solvehandle

I regret to inform you… I’m sorry to say… immediatelyright away satisfymake…happy preventstop toughhard replyanswer

draw your attention to speak to you about appreciate it if you would do like you to do look forward towait for take … into consideration think about…

Read the following letter. Rewrite it in formal English using the words or phrases we learnt.

Dear Mr. Smith, I want to speak to you about the state of the playground. People are throwing their garbage everywhere. They leave garbage on the ground instead of using the garbage cans. This is a danger to kids. Yesterday, a six-year-old kid fell Dear Mr. Smith, I want to speak to you about the state of the playground. People are throwing their garbage everywhere. They leave garbage on the ground instead of using the garbage cans. This is a danger to kids. Yesterday, a six-year-old kid fell children. Yesterday, a six-year-old child fell I want to draw your attention to the state

and cut his hand on a broken bottle. The boy was taken to hospital. Plus, the garbage makes the playground look dirty, and no one wants to go there. I would like you to handle this problem right away. For example, you should buy I would appreciate it if you would solve this problem immediately. For example, In addition, the

more garbage cans and stop people from littering. Please think about my suggestions. I’m waiting for you answer. Best regards Jerry Broker prevent people Please take my suggestions into consideration. I am looking forward to your reply.

1. Do you know how many countries there are which are members of the United Nations? There are over 190 countries which are members of the United Nations.

2. Can you tell us which countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council? The permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Look at the map of the world. Write down as many names of countries and their official languages as possible.

A map of the world

About 6,000 languages are spoken in the world today. The 10 most widely spoken languages are Chinese, Spanish, English, Hindi, Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese and German. Look at the following pictures, tell us which country it is and what its official language is.

the People’s Republic of China Official language: Chinese

the United Kingdom English

the United States English

France French

Australia English

Germany German

Italy Italian

Canada English, French

Russia Russian

More information: CountryOfficial language(s) Bengaldesh Egypt India Mexico Bengali Arabic Hindi, English Spanish

CountryOfficial language(s) New Zealand Portugal Saudi Arabia Spain Brazil English, Maori Portuguese Arabic Spanish Portuguese

What do you think the official language of the United Nations are? English, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic

CountryOfficial language(s) People Capital Australia Greece Spain English Australian Canberra Greek Athens Spanish Madrid

CountryOfficial language(s) People Capital Egypt Russia Australia Greece Arabic EgyptianCairo Russian Moscow English AustralianCanberra Greek Athens

CountryOfficial language(s) People Capital Spain Egypt Russia Spanish Madrid Arabic Egyptian Cairo Russian Moscow

CountryOfficial language(s) People Capital France Mexico Japan Italy French Paris Spanish MexicanMexico City Japanese Tokyo Italian Rome

1.Go over what we learned in this period. 2. Preview the next lesson. 3. To get more information about UN, according to the website given to you. Homework