English Language Practice: Informal Writing and Cambridge Exam

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In general, Japanese society is more focused on ______ than individuals.

groups

Teenagers tend to have ______ freedom than in the past.

more

Poor diet and lack of exercise are the main ______ of obesity.

causes

Consequently, they put on weight because of ______.

this

Pollution can have an ______ on people’s breathing.

effect

Television can make children ______.

lazy

I am writing to __________ about English courses at your school.

enquire

You will need to __________ the booking in writing.

confirm

I regret to __________ you that your application has not been successful.

inform

I am __________ to inform you that your application has been successful.

pleased

This sentence is often used to close a letter when you __________ a reply.

expect

Use this ending if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing __________.

to

Some common English words can be ______, especially in spoken English.

shortened

The shorter form of 'refrigerator' is often ______.

fridge

TV is a shortened form of ______.

television

A ______ is a special room where scientists work.

laboratory

ISP stands for Internet Service ______.

Provider

The abbreviation 'CV' stands for ______ vitae.

curricular

You want to travel to the ______ this summer.

United States

I am applying to do a course in ______ at a school in Britain.

English

I would like to become a ______ producer.

radio

It's OK to make one or two ______ in my CV.

mistakes

For an admin job, it is relevant to say I have ______ skills.

computer

Do I have to ______ this form?

complete

If you don’t know the person you are writing to, you start with __________.

Dear Sir or Madam

If you would like more information, you ask for __________ detail.

further

A common way of closing a letter is __________ from you.

I look forward to hearing

If you don’t know the person you are writing to, you end with __________.

Yours

You can express gratitude by saying __________ for the letter.

Thanks

Another way of ending a letter is __________ regards.

Kind

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