INFORMAL LETTER : Taking Care of Your Personal Hygiene

Taking Care of Your Personal Hygiene No. 54 Jalan Serindit, Taman Gemilang, 81000 Kulai,  Johor  24 January 2020   Dear Lisa,       Hello! It’s been ages since we have communicated. I hope my letter finds you in excellent health. In your last letter, you asked for some tips on personal hygiene. I’m going to share a few points with you. I hope that this information will be beneficial. It is important to understand the definition of personal hygiene. It simply means the cleanliness of your body, from the tips of your hair, all the way down to your toes. In my letter I will ADDRESS, four important ways to maintain personal hygiene.         First and foremost, you should always PRIORITISE your face. This is because, many viruses and bacteria can PERMEATE our bodies through the mouth, eyes and nose. Do not touch your face unnecessarily with your fingers as this allows germs to build up on your skin. As a result, you may end up with ACNE, boils or contract a virus like Influenza. Therefore, remember that proper facial care is always our first line of defence.         In addition, INVEST in good body hygiene. This means you could spend a little money to keep your body clean and fresh. For example, PURCHASE deodorant and anti-bacterial soap to keep the body ODOUR AT BAY. Bad smells are a sign that your feet or armpits are harbouring bacteria! Hence, remember to UTILISE good quality products to clean your body.        Furthermore, another VITAL step in ensuring good personal SANITATION is to keep your hands UNCONTAMINATED. You must practise this by washing your hands before eating or touching your face, and keeping your nails trimmed and spotless. A lot of dirt can get LODGED under long fingernails. This may turn into the perfect breeding ground for harmful microbes. Thus, keeping our hands clean will go a long way in prevention of unwanted illnesses.         Finally, I believe that you should pay attention to your hair. Shampoo your scalp regularly to AVERT enemies like dandruff, lice or excess oil. Choose a good shampoo suitable with your hair-type. If you are not sure, CONSULT any hair stylist or hairdresser. In short, take proper precautions to stop a hair scare!          To summarise, you should bear in mind, the steps to great facial, body, hands and hair care. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, so do not wait for something bad to happen. Instead, make positive changes to your lifestyle today! I hope this advice is helpful. Do reply and let me know what you think. Till then, take care! Your best friend, Emily

ADDRESS OF SENDER DATE     GREETING  PURPOSE OF LETTER  DEFINITION OF TOPIC  CONTENT OF LETTER     1ST POINT  WHY?  HOW? example  WHAT will happen  CONCLUSION    2ND POINT  HOW? Example  WHY?  CONCLUSION     3RD POINT  HOW? Example 1 example 2  WHY?  CONCLUSION      4TH POINT  WHY? Examples  HOW?  CONCLUSION     SUMMARY OF POINTS  IDIOMS  ENDING LETTER    SIGNING OFF

VOCABULARY 1.     Address – talk about 2.     Prioritise – consider important 3.     Permeate – enter, pass through 4.     Acne - pimples 5.     Invest – spend (time/ money) 6.     Purchase - buy 7.     Odour – smell 8.     At bay – away 9.     Utilise - use 10. Vital – important 11. Sanitation – cleanliness, hygiene 12. Uncontaminated – clean , not dirty 13. Lodged - stuck 14. Avert - avoid 15. Consult – discuss with