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Writing Task 5
Dr Raj, our vet, was so impressed with the work of the Ugandan Gorilla Sanctuary

that he has volunteered to go out there for one month to work with injured gorillas in
the clinic.

Pete has decided to give one of his staff the opportunity to go with Dr Raj and work
as his assistant. He will pay all expenses.

The Opportunity of a Lifetime!
Dr Raj Shah has volunteered to work in the Ugandan Mountain Gorilla Sanctuary

for three weeks in October. He will treat injured gorillas in the sanctuary’s
clinic.

We are looking for an assistant to work with Dr Raj. Tasks will include helping to
care for the sick animals and taking photographs of the sanctuary for our
newsletter.

If you are not afraid of hard work and would like to join Dr Raj, write a letter
explaining why you should be chosen.

In return for your hard work, all
expenses will be paid. It really is the
opportunity of a lifetime!

Letters should be addressed to:

Pete Writer, Pete’s Pets, 1 Hill Street, Newton, NT6 4TP

Write a letter to Pete explaining why you think you should be chosen to go to the
gorilla sanctuary with Dr Raj.

Don’t forget to:
 write a FORMAL letter (see the Writing Toolbox Instruction Manual, page 3)

 make a plan (see the Writing Toolbox Instruction Manual, page 9)
 start the letter with an introduction (explain why you are writing)

 say why you would like to be Dr Raj’s assistant on the trip
 write about your personal qualities (e.g. hardworking)
 write about any experience you may have had in caring for animals or taking

photographs
 end the letter correctly

 proofread carefully.

When you have finished your letter, fill in the self-assessment chart for this

task at the back of the booklet. This time you can focus on how well you used

the PLANNING TOOL.

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