Read the following pieces of prose and decide, using the list below, where you would be most likely to find them. 1. I wish you were here to see everything. The beaches are gorgeous and the coral reefs are magical. We have also had a trip into the mountains with waterfalls and colourful birds all around. Anyway, we will be back soon - take care. 2. Adam's apple pie - once you've tasted it you will never want to eat any other type of apple pie. We use only the freshest fruit, bursting with vitamins, and cover it in our mouth-watering pastry. Adam's mother couldn't do better herself - this is the king of apple pies!! 3. Passengers may carry only two bags. Large or heavy bags must be put in the luggage storage space under the coach. Animals are not allowed. Objects with strong smells, such as durians, may not be taken inside the coach. Passengers must ensure that their portable disc players, etc do not annoy other passengers. Gambling is strictly prohibited. 4. The camera has never worked properly and although you have taken it back twice for repairs, the problem remains just as serious as before. I feel it is now time for you to show how sincere your statements about customer satisfaction are by giving me a new and fully operational camera. 5. The facts are clear: a considerable rise in sea levels would be devastating for a coastal city such as Hong Kong. This is not a threat that we can afford to ignore and consider as somebody else's problem. It is true that the city is not large enough to have a great effect, but if we are not willing to take steps that may save us, why should others less involved do anything? Hong Kong must urgently adopt an environmentally sound energy policy. 6. A fire destroyed a secondary school in Aberdeen last night. St John's School was badly damaged by a blaze that broke out at around 9pm. Luckily, no one was in the school at the time. 'The building is not safe and will probably have to be pulled down,' said a spokesman for the school. 7. Mr and Mrs Lee are delighted to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Winnie to Mr Alan Heung. The ceremony will take place at the St Heart Registry Office at 3pm on June 5. The wedding banquet will be held in the Heaven Restaurant, Love Street, Tai Po. RSVP. 8. Rose seems to have a great deal of potential, but at the moment she does not appear to be using her talents in the best way. Her discipline record is disappointing and these grades are not sufficient for promotion. We hope she will think carefully about her future and change her present attitude. 9. This is to give notice that I intend to terminate my present employment with you with effect from September 30. Let me take this opportunity to thank the company for all that it has done for me over the last three years. I wish it all the best in the future. 10. The annual sports day will take place at the Cyberport Stadium on October 9 (8am-5pm). All parents are warmly welcome to attend the event. Students must wear their house T-shirts and shorts or ordinary jeans. The prizes will be presented by Miss Sara Song of the Hong Kong Olympic Association. 11. I think the stars will cease to shine and the universe sink into darkness before my love for you will fade. My lungs will always need air, my body food and water, and my heart you. That cannot change but is the law of my existence. 12. The unit (850 sq ft) has three rooms plus a small kitchenette and a bathroom. Floors are tiled and there are fitted cupboards in pinewood. There is a large southward facing window with a sea view. The building is secure and there are minibuses available from outside to all major destinations. 13. The film is beautifully photographed and if your main interest is the very handsome star, that is probably enough, but the story seems to have been written by three scriptwriters who were not allowed to communicate with each other. I could not make any sense of it and I doubt if the director could. Weak characterisation and an absurd plot spoiled this film for me. 14. Meeting of the finance committee Please note that there will be a meeting of the above committee at 2.30 pm on May 23, 2005 Venue: The Large Conference Room A copy of the agenda will be sent out later. Thank you for your attention. 15. Hua Yong (population 13,000) Surrounded by mango trees and rice fields, Hua Yong is the main market town of the area. The open air market along the high street is worth a visit with a huge range of rarely seen herbs and fungi. There are cucumbers everywhere of many different varieties. To the south of the town is an interesting 17th century temple with several fascinating wall paintings. advertisement, circular, editorial, estate agent's description, invitation, letter of complaint, letter of resignation, love letter, memo, news article, postcard, report, review, ticket, travel guide Answers: 1. postcard 2. advertisement 3. ticket 4. letter of complaint 5. editorial 6. news article 7. invitation 8. report 9. letter of resignation 10. circular 11. love letter 12. estate agent's description 13. review 14. memo 15. travel guide
