1、本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。写作要求 普通高校专科英语应用能力考试的写作,要求考生在25分钟内写出一段不少于80词的短文。写作主要测试考生套写应用性短文、商务信函、履历、合同、通知、请帖等实用性文字的能力等。应用文是指人们在工作、学习、生活中传递信息,以达到交际目的的一种文体。所以需言简意赅、条理清楚,不要过多修饰。本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。英语应用文写作的分类根据应用文在不同环境下的不同功能及其不同格式分为三大类:Letter Social letters
2、 Business letters Forms Resume Others Memo Notice Note本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。The Layout of English Letter Writing Block Format 齐头式信函中所有内容都顶格写,每段之间通常隔一行。因容易操作、快捷并整齐美观,常用于电脑打印文稿。Paragraph-indented Format缩进式 每段开头均向后缩进3至5个字母,信头、日期写在右上方,结束语、签名写在右下方。Modified Block Format 混合式信头、日期、
3、结束语、签名的位置与缩进式相同,但开头都要顶格书写。正文每段开头要缩格,手写体常用此格式。本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Block Format*Letterhead*date*inside address*salutation body of letter*complimentary closing*signature 本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Paragraph-indented Format *Letterhead *date*inside addres
4、s*salutation body of letter *complimentary closing *signature 本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Modified Block Format *Letterhead *date*inside address*salutation body of letter *complimentary closing *signature 本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Social Letter English Depar
5、tment Beijing City University 269 Mid Road Beijing,100083 Peoples Republic of China April 18th,2009Prof.GreenWarner Books444 Madison AvenueNew York,NY 10022U.S.ADear Editor,I wish to apply for a position in your publishing house.Im 35 years old and I look forward to your prompt response.Best wishes!
6、Truly yours,Zhang Ping本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。商务书信的一般格式 (1)Heading 信头 (company name and logo,address,telephone number,fax/telex number)(2)date(3)Addressees name and address (4)Caption of reference number(信件提要或编号,通常下划线)(5)Salution(6)Body of letter(7)Complimentary closing(8)add
7、ressers signature(9)addressers name(10)addressers job title(11)Other information(如写信人所属部门或职责范围)(12)Miscellaneous abbreviations(cc;Encl)本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。写信人的姓名、地址写在信封左面的左上方;收信人的姓名、地址写在信封正面中央偏右一点处,应先写姓名,后写地址。地址的顺序是“门牌、街道、城市、省份、邮编、国名”。英文信封的写法本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;
8、如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Block FormatLi Ming689 Beijing RoadShanghai,213509China Ms.Helen Smith 32 Rose Avenue New York,N.Y.100101 U.S.A本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Paragraph-indented FormatLi Ming 689 Beijing Road Shanghai,213509 China Ms.Helen Smith 32 Rose Avenue New York,N.Y.100101 U
9、.S.A本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。托人转交信的信封写法信封上收信人处先写上收信人姓名,在写上C/O(in care of)的字样,后跟转交人的姓名地址。Li Ming 689 Beijing Road Shanghai,213509 China Song Li C/O Li Na Peking University Beijing,100871本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。托人代交信及面交信 托人代交信 不用邮寄,只要写上受托人和收信人的姓名即可。先写收信人姓
10、名,再用By courtesy of、Through courtesy of、By favor of 引出所托之人姓名。Li Ming By courtesy of Li Na 面交信写上写信人的姓名再加 Present即可。宋丽本人交给收信人的信封为:Song Li Present本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。The elements of English Letter Writing Social Letters感谢信、祝贺信、道歉信、慰问信、邀请信、推荐信等Salutation,body,complimentary clo
11、sing,signature Business Letters如建立贸易关系、销售、询盘、报盘、索赔、理赔等。heading、date、inside address、salutation、body of letter、complimentary closing、signature、enclosure、postscript本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。SOCIAL LETTER-LETTER OF THANKS主要内容:1)表达感激之情,简单陈述写这封感谢信的原因;2)详细说明所要感谢的事由,措辞具体真诚,再次表示感谢;3)向对方
12、表达自己真诚的祝愿,再次道谢,有时可向对方发出邀请。本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。LETTER OF THANKSsample 1 Dear Zhang Yi,Im writing to thank you for those eight wonderful days in Hangzhou.I will never forget my visit.I was a little anxious before I arrived in Hangzhou because I didnt know what to expect.But
13、 when I arrived,I knew theres no need to worry.You gave me a very warm welcome and made me feel at home very quickly.I will always remember your kindness and hospitality.And thank you,also,for arranging so many interesting activities.I know that it took a great deal of your precious time.It was very
14、 kind of you to do so much for me and I appreciate it more than I can say.Yours faithfully/sincerely/cordially Mary本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。LETTER OF THANKSsample 2 Dear Mr.Hill,Thank you for referring me to Jack Johnson at Gibraltar Ltd.Mr.Johnson called me today and we have
15、scheduled an interview for next Monday,the 25th of May.It is very kind and most generous of you to take the time and trouble to help me in this way.I doubt whether I would have succeeded in getting an interview without your help.No matter what outcome is,I will always be grateful for the opportunity
16、 you have given me.I will let you know the results of my meeting with Mr.Johnson.With best regards,Mike Ness本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Useful expressions&sentence patterns1.Please accept my sincere appreciation for2.Im truly grateful to you for3.It was good/kind/thoughtful of yo
17、u to 4.Many thanks for your generous cooperation.5.Of all the I have received,I enjoy yours the most.6.I know that.took you a great deal of precious time.7.I wish to express my profound appreciation for 8.Please give my regards to the people who prepared the party for me.9.I hope that I may be able
18、to return your hospitality in near future.10.We do owe Mr.Wang a great“thank-you”.11.I find an ordinary“thank-you”entirely inadequate to tell you how much12.Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and I am looking forward to seeing you soon.本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Exer
19、cisesPutting in order Put the following parts into proper order to make a complete letter of thanks.a.I feel indebted for the time you spent answering my somewhat persistent questions,and the trouble you went into,to make my stay in your college as interesting as possible.b.Yours sincerely,George Br
20、ownc.I must write and thank you for your kindness to me personally on my visit to your college earlier this year.d.In fact,I can assure you those five days were the highlight of my trip to your country.e.Dear Mr.Henry,本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Exercises Filling in BlanksDear Mr
21、.Smith,I would like to thank you most sincerely for _the Christmas gift you gave me_(1.你给我的圣诞礼物).Your gift has given me great pleasure,which I will treasure for the rest of my life.I would like to _take this opportunity to thank you_(2.借此机会感谢你)for all the assistance you have rendered me during my st
22、ay in your country.I really like your department and your staff members,who are so kind,helpful and pleasant to get acquainted with.I have learnt a lot from them.Your company is_an ideal place to visit and study in_(3.一个参观、学习的理想场所)I hope that we will build on the friendships we made,and _establish r
23、elationship_(4.建立关系)between our two companies in the future.With many thanks and best wishes for _a Merry Christmas and a_(5.圣诞快乐和新年快乐)to you.Yours sincerely Gu Xia本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Your friend Jennifer sent you flowers when you were ill in hospital.Now you are writing
24、a letter to show your thankfulness to her.Dear Jennifer,Now that I am able to write again,I want to thank you for the lovely flowers.They helped cheer me up on several gloomy days,not only because they added color to the room but also because they reminded me of a good friends thoughtfulness.The doc
25、tor assured me that if I continue to improve I should be able to leave the sick bed within a few days.You can imagine how happy I am to hear the news.本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。在你有经济困难的时候,王先生借给你一笔钱解决了你的燃眉之急。给他写一封信,对此表示感谢。Dear Mr.Wang,A friend in need is a friend indeed.That was
26、what I felt when you promptly answered my request for financial assistance at very critical moment.Though you know well how reluctantly I put my difficulties before you.I was still afraid that I might be guilty of causing you too much inconvenience in letting me have the sum I so badly need.I wish t
27、here were a better word than“thanks”to express my appreciation for your generous help,please accept my most cordial thanks for your timely help which I will always remember.Yours gratefully,Li Ming 本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Writing Practice Please write a letter of thanks accor
28、ding to the information given below.你的朋友周平送了你一本牛津高阶英汉汉解词典作为礼物,写封信表示感谢,并说出喜欢的原因。oxford advanced learners dictionary 本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Letter of Congratulation 主要内容:1.说明所祝贺的事情;2.表达自己真诚、喜悦的心情;3.说明对方获得成功等的原因;4.表达对未来的祝愿。本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Letter
29、of CongratulationSample1Dear David,I have just heard that you have been appointed Sales Manager for Middle East.Im delighted,but not surpried,by your success.Looking back on your activities so far,I know that your enthusiasm and experience are the very qualities that are needed for this position.I w
30、ish you every success in managing the affairs of the company.My colleagues join me in sending you our warmest congratulations.With kindest regards Carl 本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Letter of CongratulationSample2 Dear Wang Wen,Ive heard from Li Ming that you graduated from Nanjing
31、 University with a bachelors(学士)degree in law yesterday-and with distinction(honors)!Well done!I can well imagine how proud of you your parents are and I,too,am very honored to have such a brilliant friend.I understand,you will pursue advanced studies abroad soon.I wish you continued success in your
32、 studies and research work In the future.Keep in touch and congratulations!Della本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Useful expressions&sentence patterns1.Warm congratulations on your success in passing the entrance examination to university.2.It is really good news that you obtained the
33、full scholarship of.University.3.Please accept our sincerest congratulations on your promotion/engagement.4.On the happy occasion of your companysanniversary,I write to convey my hearty contratulations.5.Please accept our warmest congratulations on the openings of your new branch.6.Congratulations o
34、n your new baby.7.Hearty congratulations and good wishes on this milestone in your life.8.May you go from strength to strengh for the coming years.9.I extend my best wishes for your success and properity.10.Many happy returns of the day.11.May you and yours have a joyful holiday season.12.Please acc
35、ept my best and sincere wishes for the New Year.本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。ExercisesPutting in order Put the following parts into proper order to make a complete letter of congratulation.a.And in the meantime,many happy returns.b.Anyway,congratulations and best wishes.c.If you f
36、eel like holding a celebration,will you let me take you to dinner and the movies,as a sort of birthday treat?d.Dear Joan.e.You name the day.f.youre a year loder today-or dont you want to be reminded?本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。ExercisesFilling in Blanks June 3rd,2006Dear Zhang Yu
37、n,please accept my warmest congratulations on _(1.你从牛津大学毕业).Last summer,you left for Britain to further your study as soon as you graduated from the law department of Fudan University.You were determined to obtain a Masters degree.I was so surpried by your ambition at that time.Now you _(2.已经实现了梦想)a
38、nd come back to China.I dare say you desreve this honor because I knew that you _(3.全神贯注于)the piles and piles of papers in the library,and struggled to afford the high tution fees there.Your effort has provied another example to prove“_”(4.有志者事竟成).Since you are so hard-working,you will surely have a
39、 bright future._(5.祝愿你获得进一步的成功).Yours sincerely Gu Xia本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Alice has just finished her college study.You write a letter of congratulation upon her graduation.本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Writing Practice Please write a letter of congratul
40、ation according to the information given below.2006年11月26日南通大庆路69号升扬皮革有限公司王波(邮编226000)寄信给杭州南京路71号浙江荣达贸易公司曹宾总经理(邮编310000),祝贺他荣升公司总经理一职。本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Letter of Apology 主要内容:1.直接说明需要表达歉意的事情;2.解释清楚事情发生的原因;3.表明写信的目的,表示遗憾和内疚之意;4.有时需表达补救的意愿或提出补救方法;5.请求对方接受自己的道歉。本文档所提供的信息仅供
41、参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Letter of Apologysample 1Dear Marie,Im very sorry for not having replied to your July 6th letter sooner.When your letter arrived,I was in Boston.As my family couldnt forward it to me,it has been lying on my desk until I got back.Thank you for all your news.It is
42、good to know that your Mum is feeling better and that you have graduated.Congratulations!Are you looking for a job?I had a great time in America and saw lots of interesting places.I especially liked New York.Its such an exciting city though expensive.Ill tell you all about my trip when I see you nex
43、t.Looking forward to catching up and again apologies for the delay.SammyQ1:what is the purpose of this letter?Q2:Why did Sammy answer Maries letter late?Q3:what did Sammy do in Boston?本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Letter of Apologysample 2 Dear Susan,Im very sorry that I was out wh
44、en you came to see me yesday evening.Im afraid Id gone to the pub with some friends and didnt get back until 12 oclock.I wish I had known you were in Chongqing as you could have come with us.it would have been a good introdution to the night life!Anyway,I will call on you at 10 oclock on Friday morn
45、ing at your hotel.We can have the day together,if you have nothing else planned?Ill show you some of the places of interest that you may not have seen.Please let me know if you will be available on Friday morning.Best wishes,Chen ChengQ1:What did Chen Cheng do that evening?Q2:How did Susan probably
46、feel when she knew Chen Cheng was out?Q3:What will Chen Cheng do for Susan?本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Useful expressions&sentence patternsI owe you an apology for I do apologize for having to send you this letter about it is with sentiments of pround regret that I am writing thi
47、s letter of apology to you.how can I apologize for missing our date yesterday?Im extremly sorry that I had to cancel our appointment yesterday.Im very sorry indeed to have to refuse your request as it is quite beyond my power to do so.Im very sorry to have put you to so much trouble.I humbly beg you
48、r forgiveness for my negligence.I believe you will overlook this mistake,which I exceedingly regret.I sincerely hope the postponement of our meeting did not bring you much inconvenience.A thousand pardons,and lets meet again when you return.I sincerely hope you could understand me and accept my apol
49、ogy.thank you again for your generosity.本文档所提供的信息仅供参考之用,不能作为科学依据,请勿模仿;如有不当之处,请联系网站或本人删除。Exercises Putting in order Put the following parts into proper order to make a complete letter of apology.a.Im sorry I was out when you called at my office.b.I was required by the hospital.Please forgive me.c.Ple
50、ase phone and arrange a meeting when you are here in this city again.d.im looking forward to seeing you.e.I had told you I would be available any time that day,but my mother got injured in a car accident and was taken to a nearby hospital that afternoon.f.Dear Mr.McCallum,g.im eager tp have a talk w