1、Unit 1 RelationshipsWriting Workshop1. on behalf of on behalf of sb. 相当于 on sb.s (ones) behalfon behalf of 是介词短语,常在句中做状语on behalf of 也相当于 in behalf of (常用于美式英语中)表示“代表”的同义词(短语)还有 represent, symbolize, stand for练习:I delivered a speech _ my class.on behalf of2. take place take place 是不及物动词短语,不用被动语态,一般也
2、不用于进行时态。表示“发生”的词和短语还有:happen 常指偶然或意外地发生occur 所表示的意思与happen相当,但occur是正式用语come about 多用于否定句和疑问句中,表示所发生的事情的不确定性break out 常指战争、灾害、争吵等突然发生练习:The film festival _ in October. takes place3. come to a decision come to a decision =reach a decision 表示“做出决定”come to a conclusion/ reach a conclusion 得出结论;come to
3、an end 结束come to life 活跃起来;苏醒过来come to oneself 表示“苏醒;恢复知觉”sth. come to sb. 或It comes/ came to sb. that 表示“某人突然想起”come to sth. 表示“总共”和“达到(某状况)”When it comes to (doing) sth. 表示“当提及/ 谈到(做)某事时”练习:We must _ about what to do next. come to a decisionImagine you are going to organise an English Drama Compet
4、ition in your school or an English Poem Recitation in your class. You need to write an email to invite your foreign teacher to be a judge. Discuss with your partner.1. What type of information will you include in your invitation email?2. What language style will you use in your email, formal or info
5、rmal?Read the email to Mr Jenson from Zhao Zheng, President of the Student Union.1. What types of information have been included in the email?Explanation of requirement/ responsibility, purpose for writing, current request/ expectation, ending the email, background information of the event.Read the
6、email to Mr Jenson from Zhao Zheng, President of the Student Union.What has been said specifically in each aspect?Explanation of requirement: to listen to all the speeches and judge on their pronunciation, clarity and fluency, and come to a decision who comes first, second and third. Read the email
7、to Mr Jenson from Zhao Zheng, President of the Student Union.What has been said specifically in each aspect?Purpose for writing: to judge the final competition.Current request: to attend a short meeting and discuss the details with other judges.Ending the email: to hope he can come.Background inform
8、ation of the event: to run a school-wide public speaking competition.Read the email again. Choose and complete the information for each paragraph.Pick out some useful expressions for each aspect.Explanation of requirement/ responsibility Purpose for writingCurrent request/ expectationEnding the emai
9、lBackground information of the eventRead the email again. Choose and complete the information for each paragraph.Pick out some useful expressions for each aspect.Paragraph 1: Purpose for writingParagraph 2: Background information of the eventParagraph 3: Explanation of requirement/ responsibilityPar
10、agraph 4: Current request/ expectationParagraph 5: Ending the emailWrite 2-3 sentences for your invitation email. Use the Sentence Builder to help you.Use the Sentence Builder to help you.Formal ExpressionsI am writing on behalf of the schools Student Union.You would be responsible for listening to
11、all the speeches.Would you have time to attend a short meeting?I sincerely hope you can come. If you have any questions, please do let me know. Sentence BuilderWrite 2-3 sentences for your invitation email. Use the Sentence Builder to help you.Use the Sentence Builder to help you.I am writing on beh
12、alf of the students in my class/ school.You would be responsible for judging the school event.If you have better suggestions, please do let me know.邀请信是人们日常生活、社会活动和外交活动中常用的应用文体,它分为正式和非正式两种。正式邀请信的格式(包括信头、信内地址、客套语等)齐全,正文内容应用书面语。非正式邀请信通常只有日期,没有信内地址,语句也很随意,多为口头表达。1. 写写邀请信遵循邀请信遵循3C原则原则:(1)Clear:邀请缘由、目的、时
13、间、地点等信息明确。(2)Convincing:有说服力,合情合理地说服收信人接受邀请,不强人所难。(3)Courteous:措辞得当,有礼貌,符合收信人身份,语气诚恳。2. 邀请信一般采用三段式结构邀请信一般采用三段式结构:第一段 Beginning:写作目的:为什么邀请。第二段 Body:事件、时间、地点和具体活动安排。第三段 Ending:点题,表达对被邀请者的期待。(1)首段 is approaching, I wonder if you could come to On behalf of, I would be very pleased to invite you to atten
14、d Knowing that you are fond of, Im writing to invite you to3. 3. 常用表达常用表达(2)正文 The meeting will start at 2 pm on Tuesday afternoon at the Conference Center. The English Summer Camp will be held in Hainan at the end of July, 2019 and last four days. There are some details for the activities. To begin
15、 with, _. Whats more, _. Moreover/ Besides/ Additionally/ In addition, _. Finally, _.3. 3. 常用表达常用表达(3)结尾 I do hope you are not too busy to come. I would appreciate your timely confirmation of your participation. Could you please contact us at if you could join us? We are looking forward to your repl
16、y.3. 3. 常用表达常用表达Dear _,There will be a _ (活动) at/ in (地点) on _ (时间). We would be honored to have you there with us.During the party/ conference, we will have a lot of activities youll be interested in (介绍活动内容). First, _ (活动一). Second, _ (活动二). I believe it will live up to your expectations (引出受邀人参加的
17、理由). For one thing, _ (理由之一). For another, _ (理由之二).The party/ conference would not be complete without you (总结受邀人参加的必要性). We do hope you can come _ (再次发出邀请).YoursLi Hua4. 4. 写作模板写作模板1. OutliningComplete the outline of your invitation based on Activity 3.2. DraftingUse your outline and the Writing H
18、elp to write your first draft.Writing an Invitation LetterIts important to: use formal language in your invitation letter; clearly state why you want to invite the person and what you want him/ her to do; write in the first person; end your invitation politely.Writing Help3. EditingEdit your email i
19、n pairs. Then share what you have written in class.Does the writer clearly state the reason why he/ she is writing the invitation letter?Does the writer clearly explain what he/ she wants the person to do?Does the writer use formal language?Is the invitation letter written in the first person?假定你是李华
20、,想邀请外教Henry一起参加中国剪纸(paper-cutting)艺术展。请给他写封邮件,内容包括:1. 展览时间、地点;2. 展览内容。注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。写作时应注意:1. 结构采用三段式:第一段自我介绍并引出写信目的;第二段具体交代活动时间、地点及展览内容;第三段回扣主题,再次发出邀请。2. 时态:以一般将来时和一般现在时为主。3. 人称:第一人称。4. 注意事项:(1)恰当使用一些连词,使文章自然流畅。(2)适当使用一些高级词汇和句型以提高文章档次。One possible version:Dear Henry,Im Li Hua, on
21、e of your students in your cultural class. Knowing that you are interested in traditional Chinese culture, Im writing to tell you there will be a Chinese paper-cutting exhibition held by our school.The exhibition, the theme of which is Beauty of China, will take place in the school hall from 2: 00 p
22、m to 5: 00 pm next Sunday. Not only will our works be displayed, but we also have a valuable set of paper-cutting created by a famousOne possible version:artist in this field. Besides, there will be a lot of useful and interesting activities, from which you can have a clearer picture of Chinese culture.I would appreciate it if you could accept my invitation. Im sure it can leave a wonderful impression on you! Im looking forward to your reply.Yours, Li Hua
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