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ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

By R. W. Raiswell and P. Brimblecomb
As an introduction for students studying environmental science, geology or chemistry, it is superb. It should be compulsory reading for anyone who is involved in reporting on the environmental debate for a general readership. Instant authority for those of us who never took environmental science courses at university!

9. 
   Write your own review on any book on chemistry or related science you’ve read or are reading.
   
10. 
    Bob Carrington (Unit 8) asked Dr. Fowles for a reference letter. The letter below was received by President of Washington University:
    

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New York University

Chemistry Faculty
May 25, 200...
Washington State University
President
Dear Mr. President,
I write to say that Robert Carrington who is currently a student at Coppin State College has been in touch with me to say that he is going to continue his education at Washington State University and has asked me if I could act as a referee for him and submit this reference to you.
I have to say that 1 am very happy indeed to do so. Robert has been at New York State University Summer School every year since 1997 and I think that the best way of describing him is as a very positive person. He is a very serene person and with the confidence to deal with any problem that arise from time to time either on his own initiative or, by asking a superior how a particular matter should be dealt with.
I have also found him an extremely willing person and one who never complains whilst he also has the ability to study independently, and in 1998 we gave him the opportunity to carry out research in connection with Ecological Studies.
1 have to say, therefore, that I have absolutely no doubts in recommending Robert to you.
I am absolutely sure that he will study well and will also mix in well with other students.
1 do hope that the foregoing is of help and if I can assist further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Jane Fowles


21. Write a reference letter for one of your fellow students as if you were his/her scientific advisor. Your fellow student is going to apply to study at New York University, Chemistry Faculty. Your letter should be sent to the Admission Committee. The following words and expressions will help you to write different letters of this kind: