1、Signature 称谓v To an organization: Formalv Dear Sir or Madamv Dear Mr. / Mrs./Miss/Ms. + surnamev To those who are concerned/ To whom it may concernv 齐头式v To an individual/friend: Formal or semi-formal v Dear Professor + Surnamev Dear John (Given name)Regards ClosureBest wishesBest regardsWith lots o
2、f loveTake careYours sincerely,Yours truly,Yours faithfully,Cordially yours,Tactics for Task 1 (General Training)StructureDear Sir or Madam, unknown authority/strangerDear Mr./Ms./Prof/Dr (Surname), known authorityDear (name), friend/relative Re: (position)only for application letterAs one of your (
3、identity) s, I am writing this letter to express my (emotion) formalI am (name) , writing to you for (purpose) informalQuestion 1&2explanation of the whole event and expression of some emotionQuestion 3offer your own solution Looking forward to your early reply and thanks for your great effort to de
4、al with it.Yours sincerely(English name)Emotion WordsComplainRequestThanksApologyInvitationApp/RecomJunk WordsdiscomfortconcernthanksregretinvitationconfidencedissatisfactionconfusionappreciationsorrowdisturbanceinterestthankfulnessgriefannoyanceirritationMedium Wordsuneasinessperplexityremorsereque
5、stself-assurancediscomposurebewildermentrepentanceboldnessFavorable wordsdisconcertionsolicitudechagrinpropositionaplombperturbationbafflementcontritionsolicitationpoisevexationcompunctionlamentation Complaint 说明意图+解释情况+解决方案1. I am writing to complain about/that2. I am writing to express my dissatis
6、faction with somebody about something3. I am most reluctant to complain, but4. I feel sorry to trouble you but I am afraid I have to make a complaint aboutExamples:I am writing to complain about the service on the Beijing-Shanghai train which I took on August 16, 2001.I am writing to express my diss
7、atisfaction about the Walkman I bought at the duty-free shop in your airport on February 14, 2005. End of a complaint letter1. I would be grateful / I shall appreciate it very much if you could take the matter into consideration and solve it at your earliest convenience.2. I would like to have this
8、matter settled by the end of/ within 14 days.Writing task 1v You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you.v
9、 Write a letter to the Accommodation Office at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next term. I would prefer a single room, as I find the present sharing ar
10、rangement inconvenient. I must explain that the reason for my dissatisfaction is my roommates inconsiderate behavior. For one thing, his friends are constantly visiting him; for another, he regularly holds noisy parties. In addition, he sometimes borrows my things without asking me. In these circums
11、tances, I find it difficult to concentrate on my students, and I am falling behind in my assignments. I am sure you will agree that the only solution is for me to move into a room of my own, where I will be free from such distractions. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could find a single room f
12、or me, preferably not in the same building but as near to the college campus as possible. Janice Kennedy You have received your pay for your summer holiday part-time job, but your pay is less than you were promised. Please write a letter to the manager of the unit, clearly stating what work you have
13、 done and how long your work took. While explaining your case, put forward your demand and suggestion. Dear Manager, I have received the $800 cheque which you pay to me as a part-time software programmer in your company during my latest summer vacation. However, I am at a loss why the amount is $ 10
14、0 less than you promised to pay me. It was contracted that a part-time software programmers weekly wage is $ 300. I signed the contract with you and consequently worked in your company for a total of 3 weeks. In the period, I went to and from work on time and to your satisfaction, I completed each t
15、ask that you assigned me without any errors. Also, no blame about me was ever heard in any aspect. So my total income should be $ 900, which is $ 100 more than that I gained from you. I firmly insist on your kind explanation of the difference and making it up as soon as possible. Your early reply wo
16、uld be highly appreciated. Yours sincerely Janet Smith Enquiry 目的+具体问题+(急切心情+感激+联系方式)1. I am writing for information about2. I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information regarding3. I would be most grateful if you could supply me with the following information. End of
17、 an Enquiry letter1. Thank you for your consideration2. I am expecting your early reply.3. I am looking forward to your immediate response.4. In addition, if you could let me have details of I would be more than grateful. As part of a student social survey project, you are organizing a group to visi
18、t a historical exhibition in a small town. Write a letter asking for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, and the dates of its opening and closing, and if there are any discounts available.Dear Sir, I am organizing a group of students to pay a visit to the historical
19、exhibition in your town. This visit will be part of our schools activities to encourage the students to take part in social surveys. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could supply me with the following information. First of all, what are the dates between which the exhibition will be held, and w
20、hat are the daily opening hours? Secondly, what is the size of the exhibition, what is its theme and what objects are on display? Thirdly, are there any other activities being held in connection with the exhibition?I must point out that I hope to bring over students to the exhibition. So I would lik
21、e to inquire if there is any discount available on entrance tickets for students. If so, how much is the discount and what is the minimum number of students necessary to qualify for it?I look forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, George Moore Apology 目的+原因+再次表示歉意 / 补救措施1. I am writing to apologize
22、 for 2. I am terribly sorry, but3. Thank you for , but I am sorry to say that End of an apology letter1. I hope you can accept my apologies. Please allow me to say sorry again. 2. Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.3. I would be very grateful if you could tell me if there is any way
23、 that I can make up for it. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you cannot manage to meet her at the airport on time. Write a letter asking her to wait for you at the airport and tell her how to identify
24、you.Dear Mary,I am very much looking forward to your visit to my city. Just think: after all these years of writing to each other, we will finally have the chance to meet! However, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to meet you at the airport as soon as you arrive. The reason is that you
25、r flight will arrive early in the morning, and the quickest I can get to the airport will be about an hour after you land. Please wait for me in the arrival lounge. You should be able to have breakfast there while you wait. By the way, as we have never met I must tell you how to recognize me: I am m
26、edium height and have a small mustache. In addition, I will be carrying a copy of the morning newspaper tucked under my left arm. Looking forward to out first meeting. Harry Invitation 目的+具体情况(5W)+ 期待回复1. I am writing to invite you to 2. I would like to see your presence at 3. I am sending you this
27、invitation to and I sincerely hope you can be part of it.4. I am wondering if you could come to my birthday party in my new house this Saturday evening. End of an invitation letter1. My family and I would feel honored if you could come.2. We would be looking forward to your participation in the part
28、y.3. Would you please drop me a line to let me know if you can come? I really hope you can make it. RSVP (repondez sil vous plait) (before April 1)You want to invite some friends to a party. Write an invitation letter to them individually, elaborating on the reason why such a party should be held an
29、d what activities will be arranged for them. Dear Susan, I will hold a dinner party at my house on June 23, 2000(Saturday) to celebrate my fathers being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for journalism this year. As you are a close friend of our family, my parents and I would very much like you to particip
30、ate in the celebration and share our joy. The occasion will star at five oclock in the afternoon, with the showing of the documentary film of the 1999 Kosovo war produced by my father, which secured the prize for him. This will be followed by a dinner party. At around eight oclock, we will hold a small musical soiree, at which a band wil
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