1、LETTERLETTERHave you ever written an English Letter?format 格式格式 salutation 称呼语称呼语 body 正文正文 complimentary close结束语结束语LETTER 英文信英文信件格式件格式 FormalAddress of the writerAddress of the receiverDateDear:.Sincerely yours,Writer LETTER 英文信件英文信件格式格式 InformalAddress of the writerDateDear,.Yours/Love,Writer LET
2、TERTHE HEADINGTHE INSIDE ADDRESSTHE SALUTATIONThe address of the writerThe address of the receiverLETTERPost code after the addressAmerican styleLETTER Blocked Letter Format 齐头式LETTER Blocked Letter Format 齐头式LETTEREnvelopeLETTERAn envelope 收信人地址寄信人地址LETTERMr.Li Mingc/o Prof.Richard Miller 502 North
3、 Olive Ave.West Palm Beach,Florida 33402U.S.A An envelope 转交信转交信LETTERTypes and Features Business letters Personal letters LETTERBusiness Letters Formal letters 商业信函，正式邀请函，推荐书商业信函，正式邀请函，推荐书,申请申请信，信，自荐信自荐信 要求语言准确，简洁，态度客气礼貌，要求语言准确，简洁，态度客气礼貌，措辞婉转得体措辞婉转得体 Page202-205 LETTERBusiness Letters Inquiry 询问 向外
4、语教学与研究出版社（Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press）询问在哪里和如何购买最新版本的朗文当代高级英语词典Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 地址：北京市西三环北路 19号（100089）LETTERPersonal Letters informal letters 信头的地址可以不写信头的地址可以不写 称呼语后面一般加逗号称呼语后面一般加逗号 语气亲切，灵活，缩略语，非书面语气亲切，灵活，缩略语，非书面用语不限用语不限 Page205-208LETTERPersonal Letters P
5、lease write a personal letter to a friend,telling him/her whatever you would like him/her to know about yourself.LETTERModels of Practical LettersLETTERModels of Practical Letters Letters of invitation Letters of congratulations Letters of thanks Letters of apology Letters of recommendation Letters
6、of application LETTERLetters of Invitation Formal vs.Informal The inviter The invitee Why?When?Where?Requesting reply&providing the address or telephone number for the replyLETTERLetters of Invitation 提出邀请提出邀请 I am pleased to invite you to It is our great pleasure to invite you to On behalf of I wou
7、ld like to invite you to LETTERLetters of Invitation 请求回复请求回复 Please inform us at your earliest convenience of your schedule so that we can make appropriate arrangements for your visit.R.S.V.P.(repondez sil vous plait)=Reply,if you please.请回复LETTERLetters of Invitation 邀请邀请 Mr.Harvey给英语专业学给英语专业学生做一个
8、有关西方文化的讲座生做一个有关西方文化的讲座 时间：时间：地点：地点：邀请人：邀请人：Li Gang(学生会主席学生会主席)LETTERLetters of Invitation Informal 邀请邀请Sarah 参加我们班参加我们班5月月11日晚上八点组织日晚上八点组织的晚会的晚会 LETTER May,8Dear Sarah,We are having a party in our classroom,#207,this Sunday,May,11.Would it be possible for you to join us at 8 p.m.?We would be very ha
9、ppy if you could be with us.Students of Class 3 Grade 06Review 1.Envelope 信封的格式 2.Letter 信件的格式：正式/非正式 3.Letter of Invitation 邀请函的书写Envelope LettersLetters May,15 Dear Rose,Will you and Mr.West have dinner with us on Tuesday,the fifth of May,at seven oclock?Its a long time since we have had the pleas
10、ure of seeing you and we do hope you can come.Sincerely yours,FondlyLetter of Invitation 外国语学院院长章少泉邀请您于二零零四年六月二十六日（星期六）下午三时参加在大礼堂举行的毕业典礼。敬请光临The Dean Zhang Shaoquan of the Foreign Languages DepartmentRequests the honor of your presenceat the Graduation Ceremonyat 3:30 p.mon Saturday,June 26 th,2019a
11、t auditoriumLetter of Invitation 外国语学院院长章少泉邀请您于二零零四年六月二十六日（星期六）下午三时参加在大礼堂举行的毕业典礼。敬请光临The Dean Zhang Shaoquan of the Foreign Languages DepartmentRequests the honor of your presenceat the Graduation Ceremonyat 3:30 p.mon Saturday,June 26 th,2019at auditoriumLetter of Invitation On the occasion of the
12、visit to China by the President of the United States of America George W.Bush,Premier Wen Jiabao requests the pleasure of your company at a banquet at 7:00 p.m.on Saturday,11 September 2019 at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.为欢迎美国总统乔治.布什访华，谨订于二零零四年九月十一日（星期六）晚上七时在钓鱼台国宾馆举行宴会。敬请光临 温家宝Letter of Invitation On
13、 the occasion of the visit to China by the President of the United States of America George W.Bush,Premier Wen Jiabao requests the pleasure of your company at a banquet at 7:00 p.m.on Saturday,11 September 2019 at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.为欢迎美国总统乔治.布什访华，谨订于二零零四年九月十一日（星期六）晚上七时在钓鱼台国宾馆举行宴会。敬请光临 温家宝Le
14、tter of InvitationUseful expressions Opening:The pleasure of your company is requested at We invite you to join us in It would be a great pleasure to meet you on Would you be willing to share with usUseful expressions Concluding:We hope you will be able to attend.We are all looking forward to hearin
15、g your views.We are looking forward to seeing you.Please let me know as soon as possible.LETTERFestivals:the New Year,Christmas,Good news:marriage,birthday,promotion,graduation,admission Page211-213Letters of Congratulations On what occasions?LETTERSample May,15 Dear Dr.Harmon,Im very glad to congra
16、tulate you on your receiving a doctorate in physics from Harvard University.I know this has meant years of study and hard work on your part,and its an achievement you can be well proud of.My very best wishes to you!Sincerely yours,PeterLETTERMain points In the first sentence,express your congratulat
17、ions on (the event should be pointed out)Write some details.Re-express your congratulations or express your wishes in the last part.Make a most careful choice of words and greetings,for appropriacy is the best policy in writing letters of congratulation.Handwriting is preferred,because it makes the
18、recipient feel affectionate.LETTERUseful Expressions I congratulate you on(winning a scholarship)(Warm/Sincere)congratulations on Congratulations and all good/best wishes!Please accept my congratulations on I am so pleased/glad/delighted/thrilled to hear that It was a great pleasure to hear the good
19、 news that I wish you every success.All the very best for the future.Many happy returns!祝您长寿！My best wishes to you!On behalf of and in my own name,I would like to express to you my warmest congratulations.LETTER请你给刚结婚的好朋友 Jack and Jessie 写一封祝贺信 Letters of Congratulations LETTERLetters of Congratulat
20、ions Hearty congratulations on your marriage and best wishes to you both!Best wishes for a long and happy married life to you both.LETTERLETTERLetter of Thanks Letters of thanks are one of the most enjoyable letters people write and they are appreciated and expected in many instances in western cult
21、ure.This is not the case in Chinese culture.LETTERLetter of Thanks In China,people prefer expressing their appreciation in person.In western culture,however,even if you have expressed your thanks in person,a letter of thanks must still be written.LETTERLetter of Thanks Every gift or favor,every cour
22、tesy or kindness,deserves to be acknowledged with genuine thanks and appreciation.Remember,a letter of thanks doesnt have to be long but it must be sincere and enthusiastic.LETTER May 15 Dear Mrs.Benton,Thank you very much for those four wonderful days at Shady Acres(林荫庄园)！Every moment was a delight
23、.I cant remember ever having enjoyed myself so thoroughly elsewhere!It is good of you and Dr.Benton to have invited me,and I deeply appreciate your hospitality.Sincerely yours,HenrySampleLETTERMain points In the first sentence you should write the reason for expressing thanks.The rest includes detai
24、ls about the situation.It ends by re-expressing your appreciation.It remains friendly in tone and common courtesy is welcomed by the reader.Sign the letter in handwriting.LETTERSample Sample Thanks for Ones HospitalityThanks for Ones HospitalityLETTERUseful Expressions Thank you very much for the lo
25、vely dinner yesterday.We enjoyed the evening a lot.I am writing to thank you for the wonderful time we had at your party last night.I am writing to express my appreciation of all that you did for me during my visit to Guangzhou.LETTERUseful expressions Thank you very much!Many thanks for Please acce
26、pt my sincere/grateful appreciation for I sincerely/deeply/warmly appreciate I am sincerely grateful to you for It was good/fine/nice of you 承蒙好意 I would like to thank you for I was deeply touched by We are indebted to you 我们感激您LETTER Your Task Your TaskLETTERSample Thanks for a GiftSample Thanks fo
27、r a GiftLETTERLETTER 态度要诚恳 原因要属实 设法弥补 Letters of Apology LETTERA Note of Apologies Jan.4 Betty,Id like to express my apologies for not being able to take part in your birthday party,for it happens to be my turn to be on duty and will have to work till 8 oclock tomorrow morning.Happy birthday to you!
28、May every day be sunny for you in the coming year!JohnLETTER Sarah 因 原因，不能参加学生5月17日晚上八点的晚会，为此给学生写信表示道歉。Letters of Apology LETTERLetters of Apology May,15Dear students,I am so sorry to have to tell you that I shall not be able to come to your party on May 17,because I have a bad cold.I do hope you wi
29、ll have a good time.Sarah LETTERLETTERNote Writing a short letter Simple in form Informal in language Brief and precise in contentLETTERA note of asking for leave请假条请假条 April 2,2019 Dear Mr.Clark,I am very sorry to note you that I am unable to attend school today owing to a bad cold.I enclose doctor
30、s certificate and ask you for sick leave of three days.Your student,Tom Encl:Doctors Certificate for Sick LeaveLETTERA Note of Appointment 预约预约 June 3 Jane,Wed like to have an outing at 8 oclock a.m.on Saturday,June 4.Could you join us and enjoy the spring on Mt.Baiyun?Drinks and dessert are ready.J
31、ust remember to bring an umbrella.Fisherman LETTER Your Task Your TaskLETTERAppointment May,10Helen,Can we see each other for about an hour on Friday afternoon at 3 oclock?Sarah LETTERAppointment May,10Sarah,I have to meet my husband at the airport at 3 p.m.on Friday.Shall we discuss the matter at 1
32、0 tomorrow morning?If not,please ring me to make another time-many thanks.HelenLETTERMessages May,10Dear Mr.Ali,Here is a ticket for the exhibition tomorrow.The car to pick you up will come around at 10:00 tomorrow morning.Jack LETTERMessages May,10Dear Sarah,A Mr.Ali who recently arrived from Egypt
33、 wishes to see you.You are requested to ring him up any time this evening from 8:00 to 10:00 at 135*.Jack LETTER Your Task Your TaskLETTERA Note of Message Oct.15 Alison,A Mr.Ted left a rose for you at the Service Desk服务台.He said he wouldnt lose heart although you refused to let him in.He would come
34、 tomorrow and the day after tomorrow until you accept his rose and heart.Butterfly LETTERA Note of Saying Goodbye Nov.23 Dear Betty,I will leave for Shanghai at 8:00 a.m.this morning.It is a pity that I cant see you to say goodbye before leaving for home.I have enjoyed my stay here,thank you very mu
35、ch for the kindness,hospitality and the trouble you have taken on my behalf.Yours ever,Green LETTERLETTERNotice 通知通知 Class Meeting Friday May,9 7 p.m.Rm.207LETTERNotice 通知通知 NOTICE All the members of the University Commission of Academic Research are requested to meet in the University conference ro
36、om on Monday,April 6 at 3:00 p.m.to discuss questions of intercollegiate academic exchanges.April 2,2019LETTERNotice布告布告 Movie-Hamlet in the Auditorium Sun.May,10 4:00 6:00 Admission Free LETTERNotice 布告布告 Womens Lib Movement on CampusSpeaker:Prof.Wang*Professor of Sociology,Beijing University Autho
37、r of*Date:Friday,9 MayTime:10 a.m.Place:Rm.101All Welcome LETTERNotice Found A brown leather wallet,in the dining hall on the morning of Apr.29th.Owner please claim it at the Lost and Found Office,Rm.320 of the Office Building.Lost and Found Office LETTERNotices Lost I lost a wallet in the dining ha
38、ll on the morning of Apr.29th.It is a brown leather one.Inside there is some money,bank cards and a monthly ticket.I wish the finder would return it to me soon.Will the finder please call me?Ill pay him or her for it.Thank you!Name:Wang Li Telephone:669745 LETTERNotices Missing Mr.Guan Wenming,a cas
39、hier of Jiangnan Shipping Co.,has been missing since April 21st,2019.He has neither returned nor reported for duty since the date mentioned.Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mr.Guan,or having information which may lead to his location,is requested to report to any police station or to his family at
40、the following address:810 Renmin Road LETTERNotices Position wanted Experienced Hotel Receptionists-with good knowledge of English(Japanese language as added asset).Application in details with photo to Wuxi Grand Hotel.LETTERLETTERGreeting Cards To Prof.Zhang A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!f
41、rom Li Hua LETTERGreeting Cards To Prof.John Lee,With best Wishes for A Happy New Year from Mrs.Gao HemeiLETTER Your Task Your TaskLETTERUseful expressions Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.祝圣诞、新年快乐。祝圣诞、新年快乐。A bright and prosperous New Year to you.恭祝新年昌盛。恭祝新年昌盛。May peace and happiness be yo
42、urs in the New Year.祝新年安康幸福。祝新年安康幸福。May this Christmas find you well and happy.祝圣祝圣诞安康幸福诞安康幸福 Love and best wishes to you and yours.敬祝合家圣敬祝合家圣诞快乐诞快乐 May the year of 2019 find all your family in the best health and spirits.祝祝2019年合家身体健康，精神愉年合家身体健康，精神愉快。快。LETTER注意事项：注意事项：注意审题注意审题注意格式（按要求选择相应的注意格式（按要求选
43、择相应的文体格式）文体格式）注意内容（所规定的要点一定注意内容（所规定的要点一定要写全）要写全）用自己熟悉的词汇和句型用自己熟悉的词汇和句型1.整洁，清晰整洁，清晰Exercises LETTERExercises 1.Write a letter to your mother about your campus life.2.Write a invitation card to invite Tom Brown to attend the engagement of your sister.3.Write a note to your classmate Hughes,making an a
44、ppointment for an outdoor activity at weekend.4.You failed to buy a book for your friend Bob.Write him a note of apologies.LETTERExercises 5.Write an informal letter of congratulations to a friend of yours based on the following notes.1)Congratulations on your friends appointment to the General Mana
45、ger of this company.2)The promotion is due to his hard work.3)You are going to New York very soon.You promise to call him after you come back.4)Express your best wishes for the future.LETTER书信题的写作方法书信题的写作方法 一）信封格式：一）信封格式：名字、地址、地域范围由小到大 二）信纸格式：二）信纸格式：日期：背月份的缩写 称呼 Dear Sir or Madam,To whom it may conc
46、ern,正文：空4个字节或者顶格写，段与段之间空行）签名：Sincerely yours书信题的写作方法书信题的写作方法 书信写作的五点要求：书信写作的五点要求：1、开门见山说意图 2、咨询/建议1、2、3、3、不同内容可分段 4、感谢客气不可少 5、期待回信成老套书信题的写作方法书信题的写作方法 （三）开头段：（三）开头段：1.告知对方你的身份（假如对方不认识你）告知对方你的身份（假如对方不认识你）Dear Sir/Mr.Prometheus,I was a student at your college,enrolled in Philosophy Department.I am a at
47、 your I am a at your college,enrolled in the course.My name is.I am书信题的写作方法书信题的写作方法 （三）开头段：（三）开头段：2.问候收信人（假如他问候收信人（假如他/她是你的朋友）她是你的朋友）Dear Prometheus,Hello/Hi.How are you?/I hope everything is fine./How are things going with you?/How are you getting on in/getting along with.?（三）开头段：（三）开头段：3、解释写信的原因解释
48、写信的原因（1）致谢：）致谢：I deeply appreciate your courtesy and I hope to reciprocate报答 your favor when the opportunity arises.I am greatly indebted感激的 to you for the trouble)you have gone into on my behalf.Thank you for your letter about studying in Canada.I am writing to tell you how grateful I am for I woul
49、d like to thank you most sincerely for书信题的写作方法书信题的写作方法（三）开头段：（三）开头段：3、解释写信的原因解释写信的原因（2）抱怨：）抱怨：I am writing to complain about the poor service at your dining-room.I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with/at I wish to make a complaint about I am writing to draw your attention to.I am afraid I h
50、ave got a complaint about.书信题的写作方法书信题的写作方法（三）开头段：（三）开头段：3、解释写信的原因解释写信的原因（3）致歉：）致歉：I am writing to you because I am unable to.I am terribly sorry that.I would like to express my apologies for not being able to.书信题的写作方法书信题的写作方法（三）开头段：（三）开头段：3、解释写信的原因解释写信的原因（4）询问：）询问：I would like to obtain/request/seek
