Homework, 13th November, 2017

Read the following letter and answer the questions that follow. 

This is due tomorrow (Tuesday, 14th November). 

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to apply for the position of infantryman in the British armed forces. Below I will outline the reasons why I feel I would be ideal for the job.

Firstly, I am a passionate patriot who believes in his country and is absolutely committed to the war effort. I believe in the greatness of our nation and, like so many other young men, I want to do my bit.

Secondly, I believe I have the skills required to be one of the best soldiers the British army has ever seen. I am physically fit, having worked on a farm since a young age, and am able to adapt quickly to using new tools and pieces of equipment. I am also an excellent team player, working well with others, respecting their opinions and acquiring new skills quickly.

                                                                                                    

Furthermore, I always follow instructions first time, without hesitation, something which is very important in a battle situation, where the enemy is around all the time and won’t wait for you to make your mind up.

I am sure you will agree that all these factors make me the ideal candidate to be an infantryman in the army and I look forward to hearing your response in the near future.

Yours sincerely,

Albert Narracot

Questions

1. What three things are missing from the top of the letter?

2. What position is Albert applying for?

3. Based on how it is used in the letter, what is a passionate patriot?

4. Complete the sentence: ‘Secondly, I believe I have the skills ______________ to be one of the best ______________ the British army has ever seen.

5. Which of the following is this an example of:

a)      Simile

b)      Alliteration

c)       Hyperbole

d)      Metaphor?

6. Write down one of the skills Albert claims to have.

7. When does Albert hope to hear a response?

8. There is something not quite right about the sign-off. What is it?

Extension activity

The following is a list of words which are quite informal. Find the more formal version of each in the letter and write it next to the informal one. The first one has been done for you.

Job – position

Perfect ___________________

Enthusiastic _________________

Totally _________________

Needed ______________

Change ______________

Really good ______________

Getting/picking up _______________

What’s more _________________

Things _______________

Reply ____________________