Questions 1-3 refer to the following letter. 

Octorber 20, 2006

Mr. Joe Fernandez

1385 Midland Ave.

Detroit, Michigan

Dear Mr. Fernandez,

As the president, I am proud to announce that this Friday marks the 10th anniversary of our long and successful running country club. This, of course, calls for a night of celebration. And for this reason, we have reserved the Grand Hall at the Falcon Hotel this Friday at 7 p.m for a night of fine dinning and dancing.

On this special evening, the newest members of our club will get an opportunity to listen to the thoughts of our older members and exchange ideas in an informal atmosphere. The newest members, who will be carrying on our tradition, should hear what the older members have to say.

Further, the food will be superb. I’ve had a chance to dine at the hotel several times in the past in other functions, and it was the food that convinced me to hold our event there. I am quite certain that all of our members will share my feeling. Anyhow, I am looking forward to this Friday when all of our members can let loose and have some fun.

Therefore, this is a letter officially to invite you and your spouse or significant other to join us on this memorable evening.

Please let us know if you can’t attend.

Yours sincerely,

Jeff Connelly 

Question 1: What is the main purpose of this letter?

Questions 4-7 refer to the following quidelines. 

“HOMESTAY NETWOR” STUDENT GUIDELINES 

On arrival at your new house: 

– Try to remember the names of your host family. If unsure about how to address them, it is okay to ask how they would like to be called. For example, if it is impolite in your country to call someone elder by their first name, ask if it’s okay to add Mr. or Mrs. in front of their names. Some Americans do not like to be addressed this way because it makes them feel old.

– Show your family that you are grateftul for being your host. But do not give expensive gifts. It is, however, considered appropriate to bring inexpensive handcrafts from your country or a small gift for the children of the host family.

– Your host family will be curious to know more about you. Bring photos of your family and friends to share with them. This is also a great way to break the ice with them.

– After you get settled, your host family will help you make a call to your parents to assure them that you have arrived safely.

– After you’ve had dinner, you may ask the host family to be excuse early. They will be fully aware of the fact that you might be jetlagged, so feel free to ask them.

On your first day of school: 

– On your first day of school, your host family will take you to school and help you with the necessary registration paperwork.

– Your host family will also make sure that you know your way to and from school. They will also teach you how to use public transportation.

– When travelling alone, you should at all times carry a map and the phone number of your host family.

– In case you are lost and cannot get in touch with your host family, you can contact the “Homestay Netword”.

Question 4: For whom the guidelines intended?