英语写作practical-writing.ppt

Practical Writing便条: Noteso请假条o留言条o借条o收条Notes Asking for Leave 请假条请假条oAsking for Sick LeaveoAsking for Business Leaveback格式o日期写在右上角o称呼可以随便些o正文的用词可以通俗口语化，简单扼要o署名部分写上留条人的姓名（或名）Example 1 September 18[Mrs. Susan SmithOffice Secretary]Dear Mrs. Smith, Owing to a severe headache, I shall be unable to attend classes today. I enclose a medical certificatefrom the doctor and ask for a sick leave of two days. Hoping you will excuse my non-attendance. Yours respectfully David YoungExample 2 March 3, 2008[To Department Office]Dear Mr. Arnold Green, I beg to apply for three days’ leave of absence fromthe 4th to the 6th instant, both days inclusive, in order toreturn home to see my mother, who is now dangerouslyill. I should be very much obliged if you will grant me myapplication. As regards the lessons to be missed during myabsence, I will do my best to make them up as soon as I getback from leave. Yours respectfully, Wendy Ford请假条常用开头语：nI am awfully/terribly sorry that I cannot come to…..nI beg to apply for two days’ leave from…to…to…nOwing to a bad cold/fever/cough/headache, I shall be unable to come to……nPlease excuse my absence from……nBecause of…I should very much like to have a leave of……nOn account of an attack of the flu, I want to ask for leave tomorrow.请假条常用结尾语：nI shall be much obliged(不胜感激）不胜感激） if I can get your permission.nI should be very much obliged if you will grant（同意）（同意） me my application.nI hope my request will be given due consideration(适当的考虑）适当的考虑）.nTo support my application, I submit/enclose the doctor’s certificate.nI will resume my study/work if I feel better.Exercise Write a note asking for sick leave. 今天，你因发烧不能上英语课，给今天，你因发烧不能上英语课，给Dr. Coleman写一写一 张英文请假条，并附上医生张英文请假条，并附上医生的证明。

的证明 November 18, 2013Dear Dr. Coleman, I’m terribly sorry that I won’t be able to attend the classtoday. I have a fever and have to stay in bed. I enclose amedical certificate from the doctor and ask for a sick leave of one day. Hoping you will excuse my non-attendance. Yours respectfully Wang Tongxie 王童鞋王童鞋 Messages n亲自去找人没有找到而留言n打找人没有找到，请接的人记下留言n留言由于是接的人转交留言，因此要写清楚打人的姓名、号码、留言内容及打来的时间等backExample 1 [9:00 a.m.][Lee], I arrived in Shanghai this morning by plane. I am staying at Room 1201, Jin Jiang Hotel. Please come over and have a chat. [Jim] Example 2 [Friday, March 10]Dear [Li Ping], I have done all my things here. I really thank you for the trouble you have taken during my stay. I’m leaving for Beijing this evening by train. Please remember me to your parents. [Yours, Wang Yan] Example 3 [4:30 pm, April 5][Linda], Jack called you when you were out. He had booked two tickets for Titanic this evening. He’s like to meet you at the gate of the cinema at 6:30. [Wendy] Example 4Date: [May 21st, 2008]Time: [11:30]To: [Wang Ling]From: [Li Ming]Taken by: [Xu Li]Message: Li Ming called you to tell you something about tomorrow’s meeting, but you happened to be out. Please call him back at 13819654321.Exercise Write a message according to the information given in the following outline in Chinese.n你有两张音乐会的票。

当你去朋友小陈的寝室时，你有两张音乐会的票当你去朋友小陈的寝室时，他碰巧不在给小陈写一张留言条，约他晚上六他碰巧不在给小陈写一张留言条，约他晚上六点在汽车站站点碰头点在汽车站站点碰头Chen, I have got two tickets for the Saturday concert. Let’s meet at the bus stop at 6:00 p.m. Don’t be late! LiNote / Form of I.O.UnI.O.U/IOU: I owe you （今借到）（今借到）n借款性质的借条一般分为定期和不定期偿还两种借款性质的借条一般分为定期和不定期偿还两种n没有偿还日期的，在抬头下一行写明借款数量，没有偿还日期的，在抬头下一行写明借款数量，开头写上开头写上 I.O.Un定期偿还的借条定期偿还的借条(Promissory Note)，文中可以不，文中可以不写写 I.O.U，但要将偿还日期写清楚，末尾即款项，但要将偿还日期写清楚，末尾即款项后往往加上后往往加上 “for value received”，意思是，意思是“……整整”，这样写以表示慎重。

这样写以表示慎重n如想说明借款用途，可在钱数或物品后面加如想说明借款用途，可在钱数或物品后面加 “for……”back格式n借条一般包括时间、正文、署名等n时间须写在右上角，包括年、月、日n正文应具体写明向谁借了什么东西、数量多少等n文字要简明扼要Examples [June 23, 2008] Borrowed from [the Computer Department a computer]. [Peter Young] [May 10, 2008][To Mr. Chang Yuan], I.O.U. [eight hundred yuan (RMB) for buying [a color TV]. [David Smith] [July 7, 2008][To Mrs. Lisa Green], I.O.U. [one thousand dollars (USD)] to be paid back within [six months] from this date with interest at [six percent (6%) per annum]. [John Brown] [October 16, 2008][To the Finance Section of the College], I.O.U. [ten thousand yuan (RMB)], to be paid back within [one year] from this date [twelve thousand yuan (RMB)] for value received. [Henry White Foreign Languages Department] Exercises n向外语学院资料室借一本《简爱》，上英语课备用。

n向本部门借5000元买手提电脑，从借款日起以年利率2%一年内归还Note / Form of Receiptn写法与借条大致相同n不必写抬头，可直接写明收到的具体内容n常以 “Received from……”或 “Received of……开头，相当于中文的“今收到……”backExamples [April 10, 2008] Received from Miss Helen White one thousand dollars for tuition. [Robin Taylor Finance Section]  [August 20, 2008] Received from Foreign Language Bookstore two copies of English-Chinese Dictionary. [Bill Jones]Exercises n收到财务处1200元作为本人本月的工资。

n收到复旦大学出版社《21世纪大学实用英语综合教程》第二册教材5本Letters （Chapter 10）n书信可分为私人信函(Private Letters)和业务信函(Business Letters)两大类n业务信函又称为公函(Official Correspondence)n英文书信和信封的书写格式和中文的书写格式有很大区别信封的写法n并列式(Block Form):姓名、地址在左边从上至下成一条直线，后面不带标点符号Jenny Wang (sender/addresser)123 Fengpu Avenue stampShanghai Business SchoolShanghai 201400P.R.China Mr. Robert Taylor 411 Pacific Avenue NSW Sydney Australia 斜列式(Indented Form):姓名、地址在左边从上至下依次缩进两个字母，后面可（不）带标点符号。

Harry Johnson stamp Flat 12 50 Walter Street New York, NY 102011 USA Prof. John Smith 101 Fleet Street London UK 信封左下角可标注：n航空信 Air Mail, Via Airmail, Par Avionn挂号信 Registeredn托某人转交 Kindness of…, Be courtesy of…, By favor of…, Care of(c/o)…n亲启 Personaln绝密、密函 Confidentialn私函 Privaten急件 Immediate, Urgent, Rushn请某人拆阅、处理 Attention of……信封中上方可标注：n印刷品 Printed Mattern样品 Samplen无价值样品 Sample of No Valuen赠品 With Complimentsn内有照片，请勿折叠 Photo Onlyn易碎易碎 Fragile书信的格式书信的格式n私人信函¨信头¨称呼¨正文¨结束语¨签名¨附笔(P.S.)n业务信函¨信头¨信内地址¨称呼¨正文¨结束语¨签名¨附件(Encl:Enclosed please find…)私人信件并列式(1)Your NameYour AddressYour City, State, Zip CodeYour Phone NumberYour E-mailDate(2)Dear Tom, (3)……(para. 1:the beginning of your letter)……(para. 2:the main points of your letter)……(para.3:the ending of your letter)(4)……(Complimentary Close)(5)……(Your Signature)……(Your Typed Name)(6)P.S.私人信件缩进式(1) Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your E-mail Date(2)Dear Tom, n(3)n…………(para. 1:the beginning of your letter)n…………(para. 2:the main points of your letter)n…………(para.3:the ending of your letter)n(4)n…………(Complimentary Close)n(5)n…………(Your Signature)n…………(Your Typed Name)n(6)nP.S.Assignments: Letter Writing1.In no more than 100 words write a letter of three paragraphs inviting a friend to spend a weekend with your family at your home in the country.2.For several years you have been writing to a penfriend whom you have never met in person. Write him a letter of about 100 words telling him that you will be visiting his country/city soon and expressing pleasure that you will be able to meet each other for the first time.3. Write a letter of about 100 words to a former teacher telling him briefly what you have been doing since you left middle school. further studies(college study) since leaving middle school—how you get along with classmates/roommates—whether you like your college life and why—what you hope to do in the future after graduation商业信函并列式(1)Your NameYour AddressYour City, State, Zip CodeYour Phone NumberYour E-mailDate(2)Addressee’s NameAddressee’s TitleName of the CompanyCompany’s Address(3)Dear Sir / Madam, (4)……(para. 1:the beginning of your letter)……(para. 2:the main points of your letter)……(para.3:the ending of your letter)(5)……(Complimentary Close)(6)……(Your Signature)……(Your Typed Name)……(Your Title)(7)Enc.商业信函缩进式(1)Your NameYour AddressYour City, State, Zip CodeYour Phone NumberYour E-mailDate(2)Addressee’s NameAddressee’s TitleName of the CompanyCompany’s Address(3)Dear Sir / Madam, (4)………………(para. 1:the beginning of your letter)………………(para. 2:the main points of your letter)………………(para.3:the ending of your letter)(5)………………(Complimentary Close)(6)……………….(Your Signature)……………….(Your Typed Name)……………….(Your Title)(7)Enc.信函常用开头语：nI am writing to ask if you can do me a favor.nI hear that you are seeking a tutor.nI am writing to you to ask about the meeting to be held next month.nYour letter came to me this morning.nI have received your letter of the 11th instant.nIn reply to your letter about the college entrance examinations, let me tell you that……nThank you very much for your letter dated 8th.nI feel very much complimentd by your kind letter which arrived yesterday.nI am very excited and delighted over your good news.nI am in receipt of your kind note.nI was delighted to receive your letter.nWith great delight I learn that……nI have the pleasure to tell you that I got home safe and sound last night.nI was shocked to learn that……nPlease forgive me for not having replied to you earlier.nIt’s already a week since you left here.nNot having heard of you for long, I feel anxious about you.nI am deeply sorry for neglecting to reply more promptly to your favor of June 1st.nI am greatly indebted for your letter which reached me the day before yesterday.nYour letter which arrived yesterday gave me great comfort.信函常用结束语：nWith best wishes to your family.nWith kindest loving regards.nWith very many thanks.nWith fondest love.nGive my compliments / best wishes to your wife.nMuch love to you and your family.nWith kindest wishes from my husband and myself.nThank you once again for your kind letter.nPlease remember me to your family.nAll my best wishes for the future.nWish you every success in your future career.nWish you the best of health and success.nKindly favor us with a reply at your earliest convenience.nPlease let me have your answer within this week as to your own views on this matter.nThank you for an early reply.nYour early reply will be highly appreciated.nThank you in advance for your reply.nLooking forward to the pleasure of meeting you.nI am looking forward to your early reply.nI am looking forward to your coming.nPlease notify me of the details soon.nThe favor of an early answer will be appreciated.nI hope to seeyou as soon as possible and talk the matter over.nExpecting to hear from you as soon as possible.nYour favorable consideration of this matter will be greatly appreciated.nFor any other details please be sure to write to us again.nIf you want further information, please feel free to write to me again.nIf other details are needed, I will be only too glad to supply them.nHoping that our goods and prices will prove attractive to you.nHoping that you will be satisfied with our goods.Exercise 1nWrite an English envelope according to the given information.¨写信人：钱爱丽写信人：钱爱丽¨写信人地址：河北省保定市青年路写信人地址：河北省保定市青年路12号号 071003¨收信人：收信人：Mr. Arthur Murry¨收信人地址：收信人地址：200 Washington Avenue, Cambridge, M.A. 02140, U.S.A.Exercise 2nWrite a Heading and an Inside Address according to the given information.¨写信人信息：陈祥，富康公司销售部经理。

写信人信息：陈祥，富康公司销售部经理¨收信人信息：收信人信息：George Green, Manager, Pacific Shipment Company, 215 6th Street, California, CA 201503, USALetters of Congratulations [April 24] Dear [Jane], I must send you a line to tell you how glad I am to learn of [your engagement to Bill]. [My husband and I have known Bill for many years and we both know him very well. We all like him so much. And we believe that he will be a good husband.] Please accept my sincere congratulations! Give my love to your parents. God bless you, my dear, and with fondest love. [Yours ever, Kate]  [June 5] Dear [Charles], I am very glad to hear that [you have been appointed Marketing Manager of your accompany. I know how hard you have worked, and you certainly deserve it.] It is a great pity [we can’t get together soon. I’m going to London for one week but I’ll give you a ring when I get back. Meanwhile, all the very best for the future.] [Yours, John]Brent Office(发信人）发信人）Machinery plc8 Regent StreetLondon, UKTelephone 39485Fax 37848Telex 49485 BROFI [9 September, 2008]Managing Director（收信人）（收信人）Ruby Insurance SA8 Place de LondresBrusselsBelgium Dear [Sirs], It has just come to our attention that [you have lately opened your new European headquarters in Brussels.] Congratulations on your bold venture. [As you know, our companies have had a long business association in the UK. We look forward to collaborating with you in your European venture.] Please let us know if we can be of any assistance to you. We will be delighted to help. We wish you the very best of luck and a prosperous future. [Yours faithfully, (handwritten signature) J.P. Howell Managing Director] 祝贺信常用语：nI have just heard the splendid news……nI was pleased/glad/delighted/thrilled to hear that……/How wonderful to hear that……nYour promotion/appointment to……gives me great pleasure.nI’m so happy for you……nI’m not surprised at the good news at all—you deserve every bit of it.nI know that your enthusiasm and experience are the very qualities that are needed for this position.nI am delighted that your talent and hard work have been rewarded.nWith my wholehearted congratulations and best wishes for many happy returns of your birthday!nWish you many happy returns of your birthday!nSincere congratulations from the bottom of my heart on your marriage.nAccept my heartiest congratulations on the happiest event of your life.nWith best wishes for your auspicious wedding.Exercises nWrite a letter of congratulation according to the given information.n你叫陈林，你的朋友王丽在高考中以优异的成绩被哈工你叫陈林，你的朋友王丽在高考中以优异的成绩被哈工大威海录取，写一封信向她表示祝贺。

大威海录取，写一封信向她表示祝贺n你的同事你的同事Chris刚乔迁新居写一封信向他表示祝贺，刚乔迁新居写一封信向他表示祝贺，并将以下内容写入信中：并将以下内容写入信中：¨新居是他自己设计的，坐落在风景秀丽的山边新居是他自己设计的，坐落在风景秀丽的山边¨为了表示祝贺，你在盆景市场买了一盆盆景，明天送为了表示祝贺，你在盆景市场买了一盆盆景，明天送到n你的生意伙伴你的生意伙伴Anthony Carr 刚刚升职为刚刚升职为Leather Products Inc.的助理经理，写一封信向他表示祝贺最的助理经理，写一封信向他表示祝贺最后祝他在处理公司事物方面一切顺利后祝他在处理公司事物方面一切顺利nI wish to congratulate you on your graduation from high school and successfully entering…college. nHearty congratulations on your completiong the postgraduate course and acquiring the degree of Master of Science.nI am much delighted to hear you have passed……examination. Letters of Thanksn在感谢信的正文应提到为什么感谢对方。

n在英文中有一种感谢信被称为Bread-and-Butter Letter (面包和黄油信)客人向主人表示感谢款待的信¨当你在朋友家愉快地度过了一个周末、一个星期或更长时间，他们热情地为你提供食宿，在你回家后两三天内应该给他们写一封感谢信写这种信是为了感谢他们对你的关心和照顾Example 1 [December 26, 2007] Dear [Aunt Rose], What a simply gorgeous Christmas gift! A fitted bag is something I’ve wanted for a long time, but could never get for myself. Thank you so much, [Aunt Rose]. I’ll have the bag for years and years, and I’ll think of you with gratitude and affection every time I use it. [Lovingly yours, Grace]Example 2 [March 3, 2008] Dear [Elaine], Many thanks for your help in the office during my absence [last week]. Without your assistance in [organizing and monitoring the weekly promotional mailing, we would surely have missed our deadline]. [Yours, Wendy]Example 3-1 Montres Pagaille 6 rue de Leman, Geneva, Switzerland Tel 38476 Fax 46354 Telex 64787 MONPA[October 1, 2006]Mr. J. DakinHead BuyerStar Jewellers77 Regent StreetLondonU.K. Example 3-2 Dear [Mr. Dakin], Thank you for your order [No. 464 of 22 September]. [The models you selected from our showroom went out today under my personal supervision. The package is being airfreighted to you on Swissair. The relevant documentation is enclosed. I enjoyed meeting you and hope that this order represents the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship between our companies]. The next time you visit us, please let me know in advance so that I can [arrange a lunch for you with our directors.] [Yours sincerely, (Handwritten Name) Jean-Pierre Prost Sales Manager]感谢信常用语nThanks / Many thanks for your help.nMany thanks for the trouble you have taken.nA thousand thanks for your frequent letters of encouraging advice.nThank you very much for helping me with my project.nI must thank you for all your past kindness.nI am extremely / most grateful for your showing me around Shanghai.nThank you in advance for your favorable consideration of my application.nIt’s very nice of you to help me.nIt was so thoughtful and kind of you to give me some of your valuable time.nPlease accept my sincerest thanks for all that you did for me during my stay in New York.nI can’t tell you how much I appreciate what you have done for us.nThere’s no way to thank you enough for your courteous attention.ExercisesnWrite a letter of thanks according to the given information.¨给你的朋友给你的朋友 Li Yuan Li Yuan 写一封信，感谢他在暑假里热写一封信，感谢他在暑假里热情招待你，并带你玩了上海很多地方。

情招待你，并带你玩了上海很多地方¨给给 Mr. G. Bean (Manager, Able Building Mr. G. Bean (Manager, Able Building Supplies Plc, 66 North Way, Northampton, UK) Supplies Plc, 66 North Way, Northampton, UK) 写一封信：写一封信：n由于你在该领域是新手，缺乏经验由于你在该领域是新手，缺乏经验nMr. G. Bean Mr. G. Bean 给了你很多帮助，增加了你的信心给了你很多帮助，增加了你的信心n感谢他在业务上对你的关照感谢他在业务上对你的关照n最后期望在业务上继续合作最后期望在业务上继续合作Letters of Apology [Thursday, February 9, 2007]Dear [Tom], I am terribly sorry for [having broken your ruler yesterday]. It was really due to my carelessness. [I have bought a new ruler as a compensation to you. Please accept it.] Sorry again. [Yours, Jackie] 68 以上有不当之处，请大家给与批评指正，以上有不当之处，请大家给与批评指正，谢谢大家！谢谢大家！。