1、Thanksgiving Day语法填空 Thanksgiving _ (fall) on the fourth Thursday of November, a different date every year. Thanksgiving is a time for tradition and _(share). _ they live far away, family members gather _ a reunion at the house of _ older relative. All give _ (thank) together for the good things the
2、y have. Turkey, corn, pumpkins and cranberry sauce(小红莓调味酱汁) are symbols _ represent the first Thanksgiving. Now all of these symbols _ (draw) on holiday decorations and greeting cards. The use of corn meant the _ (survive) of the colonies (殖民). Indian corn as a table _ door decoration represents the
3、 harvest and the fall season.fallssharingThoughforanthanksthat/whichare drawnsurvivalorThank-you Notes感谢信是用于致谢他人的馈赠、款待、帮助、以及对慰问信和祝贺信的回复。信件不适宜过长，只需写明感谢他人的理由，信文要感情真挚，措辞得体。感谢信一般分为三个部分：第一段：表达感谢之情并说明原因；第二段：细述并赞赏对方给与的帮助；第三段：再次阐述谢意并表达回报愿望。Sample 1Dear_(对象), I am writing to extend my sincere gratitude for _
4、 (感谢的原因). If it had not been for your assistance in _ (对方给你的具体帮助), I fear that I would have been _ (没有对方帮助会产生的后果).Everyone agrees that it was you who _(给出细节). Again, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you. Please accept my sincere thanks.Yours Sincerely,Li HuaSample 2Dear_(对象), How about y
5、our life/ study/ work? Im writing to express my thanks for your _ (感谢的原因). If it had not been your assistance in _(对方给你的具体帮助), I fear that I would have been _(没有对方帮助时的后果).During the_, you gave me generous help and continuous guidance by_. First, you_. Whats more, you _. There is still one thing that
6、 I cant forget. That is_ . (原因)Thanks a lot for your kindness again. (再次致谢)Yours Sincerely,Li HuaUseful phrases第一段：表达感谢之情并说明原因：常用句式 I am writing this letter to thank you for I am writing to express my sincere thanks for. Id like to convey in this letter my heartfelt thanks to you for With deepest gr
7、atitude I write you this letter to express I am writing this letter because I am indebted to you for I am obliged to you for/I owe you a great deal for . I havent seen you for a long time since we parted last time and I miss you very much. Thank you very much for.Useful phrases第二段：细述并赞赏对方给与的帮助：常用句式
8、It was nice/kind/thoughtful (adj. 考虑周到的) of you to. Thank you very much for your kind hospitality (n. 好客, 热情招待) and the honor you showed me during my visit It was your kind help that (强调句型) If it had not been for your (help/guidance/ assistance), I wouldnt have (won the prize)(虚拟语气) =But for/Without
9、 your help, I wouldnt have doneUseful phrases第三段：再次阐述谢意并表达回报愿望：常用句式 Thanks again for your generous help. I appreciate it more than I can say. My true gratitude is beyond the words description. I feel deeply indebted to you and I really do not know how to thank you enough for your help. Please accept
10、 my sincere thanks for your help, which I will never forget. Nothing could ever return the favor you gave me.Drill假如你是Alex，前段时间你的朋友李华一直在帮助你学习中文歌和了解中华文化，现在已经回国，请你根据以下要点给他写一封感谢信。要点包括：1.表达感激之情；2.回忆各种收获；3.发出邀请。注意：词数100左右。Possible VersionDear Li Hua,I am writing to convey my gratitude for your kindness a
11、nd patience during my learning Chinese songs, without which I wouldnt have made such great progress.Guided by you, I had a chance to taste the beauty of Chinese and experience such unique culture. Thanks to your generous help, I do believe that I have a better understanding of your culture. Whats mo
12、re, during my learning, your patience, the beautiful melodies and especially the backgrounds of the songs made me form a deeper love for China.I will be more than pleased if I have the opportunity to repay your kindness. I will show you around in England. I am looking forward to your coming.Yours,Alex
