Writing Exercise: Complete the Letter

Improve your writing skills by practicing how to structure formal letters. Complete the letter below by selecting the correct phrase for each gap. Remember, one phrase will not be used.

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Complete the Letter with the Correct Phrase

Select the correct phrase (A-H) for each numbered gap (1-8) and reconstruct the formal letter. One phrase is extra and will not be used.

[1] I am writing to apply for the English Language Scholarship advertised in last week's edition of The Language Learner magazine.
[2] My current level of English (B2) allows me to communicate effectively in academic settings, but I particularly struggle with writing complex essays and understanding idiomatic expressions.
[3] For this reason, I believe participating in your intensive writing workshop and cultural immersion program would significantly enhance my ability to prepare proper research papers in my field of environmental engineering.
[4] This financial support is crucial as international students in Canada cannot work off-campus during their first year of study, making it impossible to cover both tuition and living expenses independently.
[5] I would specifically benefit from the daily academic writing clinics and the opportunity to collaborate with native speakers on sustainability projects, as shown in your program brochure.
[6] Having volunteered as a bilingual guide during the COP26 conference, I am committed to using improved English skills to facilitate international scientific collaborations.
[7] I would be grateful if you could consider my application for partial funding to attend the full 8-week program.
[8] Yours sincerely, Carlos Méndez

Select the correct phrase for each gap: