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la lettera formale
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2.2.114 cards
la lettera formale
the formal letter
Gentile Direttore,
Dear Manager, (formal opening formula)
Egregio Signore,
Dear Sir, (formal opening to an unknown man)
Distinti saluti,
Yours faithfully, (formal closing formula)
Le scrivo in merito a…
I am writing regarding… (state your purpose)
Le sarei grato/a se…
I would be grateful if… (polite request)
Resto in attesa di una Sua risposta.
I await your reply.
La ringrazio anticipatamente.
I thank you in advance.
il rimborso
the refund
segnalare
to report / point out
Which courtesy form does a formal letter use?
The formal 'Lei' (Le scrivo, La ringrazio, una Sua risposta) — never 'tu'.
List the 5 parts of a formal letter, in order.
Opening formula → purpose → argument (body) → polite request → closing formula + name.
Where does a formal letter state its purpose?
In the first line/paragraph — «Le scrivo per…» / «La contatto in merito a…».
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
2.2.214 cards
la relazione / il rapporto
the report
il sondaggio / l'indagine
the survey
i risultati / i dati
the findings / the data
la raccomandazione / la proposta
the recommendation / the proposal
il miglioramento
the improvement
esaminare
to examine / investigate
proporre dei miglioramenti
to propose improvements
obiettivo / oggettivo / impersonale
factual / objective / impersonal
How do you open the aim of a report?
«L'obiettivo di questa relazione è esaminare / presentare…»
How do you introduce findings impersonally?
«In base ai dati, si constata che…» / «Secondo il sondaggio…»
How do you make a recommendation in a report?
«Si raccomanda di…» / «È opportuno…» — never «devi…!»
How do you conclude a report?
«In conclusione, si può affermare che…» — a short, objective summary.
Which register suits a report?
Formal, neutral and impersonal — facts, not feelings; avoid «io penso».
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
2.2.314 cards
la proposta — proporre
the proposal — to propose
l'obiettivo (di questa proposta)
the aim (of this proposal)
la dirigenza / l'autorità
the school management / the authority
mi rivolgo a Lei
I am writing / turning to you (formal)
propongo che… (+ congiuntivo)
I propose that…
La prego di approvare…
I ask you to approve…
giustificare — la giustificazione
to justify — the justification
per queste ragioni
for these reasons
in anticipo
in advance
Distinti saluti
Yours sincerely (formal sign-off)
Which register does a proposal use, and why?
Formal & persuasive (Lei) — you address an authority to convince them to approve a plan.
Name the four proposal conventions.
Title · aim · justified plan · final request (with formal sign-off).
How do you make a proposed measure score well?
Pair every measure with a reason/benefit: «Propongo…, dato che…».
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
2.2.414 cards
le istruzioni
a set of instructions
il titolo
the title (says what to make/do)
il passaggio / il passo
the step
l'imperativo
the imperative (command form: sbuccia, aggiungi)
l'avvertenza / il consiglio
the warning / a tip to be careful
Prima di iniziare, ti servono…
Before you start, you need …
Per prima cosa… Poi…
First … Next …
Dopo… Infine…
Then … Finally …
Assicurati di…
Make sure you …
Fai attenzione a…
Be careful with …
Which register does a set of instructions use?
A command register — imperative (sbuccia) or infinitive (sbucciare); precise, ordered, direct; never tentative. The verb comes first.
Name the five parts of a set of instructions.
Title → what you need → ordered steps → tip/warning → encouraging close.
Which criterion rewards the instructions' conventions?
Criterion C (Conceptual) — title, list of what's needed, ordered steps, consistent command form.
Give two sequence connectors for the steps.
«Per prima cosa…» and «Poi…» (also «Dopo…», «Infine…»).
Topic 2.2 study notes
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Italian B exam skills
Paper structures, command terms & tips
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