4 ACTIVATE Follow the steps in the writing guide. O WRITING GUIDE A TASK C WRITE You are going to compete in a cycling competition. Write a formal letter to a local company about becoming your sponsor. Paragraph 1: Introduction Who are you? Why are you writing? Paragraph 2: Explain the event Give information about the competition. Paragraph 3: Suggest what to do next Ask the person to contact you. B THINK AND PLAN D CHECK Read the model text again. Then order ideas a-e for your new letter. a Need a sponsor b Planning to compete in a big competition c Member of the Cyclox cycling team d Teams from 23 countries e In London in May • layout of the letter • formal expressions • full form of verbs (not contractions)
