In pairs. Read the scenarios below and think about how you can motivate the people to do what you want. Then write two sentences to each person using the highlighted expressions from 6. You can use the expressions more than once.
a You are a boss. One of your employees has been using the office photocopier to print personal documents. b Your friend has decided to get married, but you don’t think she should.
c You are the head of a community park organization. Recently, people have been having picnics in the park and not cleaning up after themselves.
d You want people to take up cycling as a hobby to improve their health.
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In pairs. Think of a situation where you want someone to do something. Consider the questions below and write your letter or email.
a What is your relationship with the person you are writing to? b What do you want them to do? c What type(s) of motivation are most likely to make them do what you want? d Which expressions from the texts in 6 are most appropriate? What other expressions could you use? e Draft your letter or email. f Swap letters or emails and suggest any improvements.