Threat: 1. I shall have no alternative but to put the matter in the hands of my solicitors should your cheque not be received by May 1st.
2. Unless I hear from you within 10 days, I shall have to take legal advice on the matter.
3. If I do not hear from you before May 3rd, I shall be obliged to take matters a step further.
4. If your son does not refrain from...in the future, I shall have no choice but to contact the police. 5. Should I receive no satisfaction, I will be forced to ...
Ending: 1. I hope you will consider the points I have raised very carefully.
2. I hope/assume you will replace...
3. I trust the situation will improve...
4. I hope the matter will be resolved...
5. I hope we can sort this matter out amicably
6. I look forward to hearing from you in your earliest convenience.
THEME 15: LISTENING: CELEBRATION. LISTENING FOR KEY WORDS, FOR GIST. (DEVELOPING TACTICS. UNIT 4)
A letter giving information is a formal piece of writing related to a particular situation. Its main purpose is to give information, usually when it has been requested by someone else. It may also provide suggestions, request help, give an opinion, etc.
Each point should be presented in a separate paragraph containing a clear topic sentence supported by examples and/or justification.
