How to Write an Invitation Letter

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4. 为提高外国学生对中文学习的兴趣，我们学校将举办以中国文化 为主题的演讲比赛。时间为下周五晚上8点到9点，地点在大礼堂。
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2比赛的主题是“My impression of China”.根据安排比赛将于下 星期五晚上在学校大礼堂举行。
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How to write a letter of invitation
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• 2017.6 邀请英国朋友一起郊游 • 2017.11 邀请外教到家里一起过春节 • 2020.1 邀请英国朋友参加你校举办的外国学生

How to write an invitation如何请好邀请信I.Write a composition.II.观摩感悟Writing 1(2016年全国II卷)：假定你是李华，你校摄影俱乐部(photography club)将举办国际中学生摄影展。

请给你的英国朋友Peter写封信，请他提供作品。

信的内容包括：1.主题：环境保护；2. 展览时间；注意：1. 词数100左右 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter,I am writing to tell you that an International High School StudentPhotography Exhibition will be held by the photography club in our school. I would like to invite you to share your photos with us.I remember you are fond of taking photos. Some of the photos that you sentme impressed me deeply. I think it is time for you to show your talent. The theme of the exhibition is environmental protection, and according to the schedule, all the photos collected will be exhibited from June 25 to June 30. If you are interested, please send your favorite photos related to this theme to before June18.Look forward to your participation.Yours,Li HuaWriting 2 (2015年全国II卷)：假定你是李华，计划和同学们请敬老院(nursing home) 陪老人们过重阳节(the Double Ninth Festival).请给外教露西写封邮件，邀她一同前往，内容包括：1.出发及返回时间；2. 活动：包饺子、表演节目等。

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• 人称：_一_、__二__人_ 称 • 时态：_将__来_时__为__主
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• I’m Li Hua , chairman of the ·····················Students’Union of Yucai Middle School , which is close to your university . I'm writing to invite you to be a judge at our English speech contest which will be held in room 502 of our school on June 15 . It will start at 2：00 pm and last for about three hours . Ten students will deliver their speeches on the given topic "Man and Nature". We hope that you will accept our invitation if it is convenient for you . Please call me at 44876655 if you have any questions .

How to Write an Invitation LetterInvitation letters can be divided into two categories as formal and informal ones. Whether to use formal or informal invitation depends on the specific event and the intimacy between the inviter and the invitee. An invitation letter should be brief and passionate.After receiving an invitation, the person invited should give a clear reply whether the invitation is accepted or not.An invitation letter includes:1) the warm invitation2) the event3) the expectation that the invitee will comeA reply to it includes: thanks + come or not + reasonsUseful sentences for an invitation:1) We have pleasure in inviting you to our dinner party.2) I am happy to invite you to visit our college.3) We sincerely hope that you can attend.4) It would be an honor to me if you would accept our invitation.5) We would appreciate it if you could confirm your participation at your earliest convenience.Useful sentences for acceptance or delination:1) Thank you very much for your kind invitation.2) Many thanks for inviting us to dinner on 6th February.3) I’m afraid that I can’t attend the party because I have to … .4) We are so sorry that we cannot accept your kind invitation because … .4.2 Writing PracticeDirections: The Spring Festival is around the corner. You intend to invite your foreign friend to come to China and spend the traditional Chinese Festival with you. Write a letter to him/her. Sample WritingDear Jean，I have pleasure in inviting you to China. Since the Spring Festival is around the corner，I sincerely invite you to come to China and spend the holiday with me.Spring Festival is of vital significance to Chinese people. It has a long history and Chinese people attach much importance to the holiday. The Spring Festival to Chinese is what Christmas to the Westerners.If you come，I am going to accompany you to fairgrounds，where you can have a close look at some of the Chinese traditions and a deep insight into Chinese culture. I would appreciate it if you could confirm your visit at your earliest convenience.Best wishes!Sincerely yoursWang Li4. Writing4.1 Writing SkillHow to Write a Letter of ApplicationThe purpose of a letter of application is to help the applicant obtain the job he is interested in. It should state clearly what position the applicant wants, and should tell what his abilities are. It should provide a quick, clearpicture of the applicant’s qualifications, accomplishment and aims. It should present the applicant to possible employees in the best light.Basic structureThe opening, in which you•Explain how you heard about the vacancy;•Specify the job you are seeking;•Introduce yourself.The sales pitch, in which you•First say something about yourself that will make your reader want to go on reading;•Then answer the question “why you” of all the applications or resumes they have received by stating your accomplishments and abilities;•Then tell them you genuinely want to work for the company/organization, etc.The call for action, in which you•Suggest what you will do to follow up;•Request an interview.The closing, in which you•end the letter in a business-like manner by using “sincerely (yours)”. Useful expressions1) Applications for entry to a collegeI am writing to see whether you could send me some informationabout your college and for the application forms…I am writing to you in the hope that I may obtain an opportunity to dograduate study in your university…2) Application for jobsI see from your advertisement in yesterday’s China Daily that…I am interested in the post/I should like to apply for the post youadvertised in yesterday’s China Daily…I would very much like to be considered for the post of … which wasadvertised in…I am looking for a job as…, and would be grateful if you wouldconsider me for such a post in your firm.Thank you for your time and consideration.I can come for an interview at any time convenient to you.I look forward to your early reply/the interview.I look forward to hearing from you and I do hope I shall have theopportunity of an interview.4.2 Writing Practice4.2.1 Learn to Write an Application Letter from the Example Directions: You want to apply for the following job: waiter/waitress required for evening work. Write a letter to Mr. Henry (the boss) to:1) show your interest in the position,2) explain why you would be suitable for the job,3) look forward to the possible interview with him.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address.Dear Mr. Henry,I am writing to express my interest in your recently advertised position for a waitress. Enclosed with this letter is my resume, which further details my previous work experience and qualifications.First, not only do my qualifications and work experience make me a perfect candidate for the job, my personality is well suited to working as a waitress. Second, I am a very friendly person who can quickly establish rapport with people of all ages. Last, the fast-paced environment of waiting on tables suites me well because I thrive on working under pressure.I would like to meet with you at your earliest convenience, and to discuss the possibility of working at your restaurant. Thank you for your consideration of my application. I look forward to meeting you in the near future.Yours sincerely,Li Ming4.2.2 Write a Letter as RequiredDirections: Being a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is your strong wish. Write a letter about 150 words to the Beijing Olympic Committee to1) state your application to be a volunteer,2) describe your qualifications,3) express the appreciation of an interview.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address.Sample WritingDear Sir or Madam,I am writing to express my great interest in the “Olympic Volunteer Recruitment” launched recently by the Beijing Olympic Committee, and I would like to apply as a qualified candidate.As I am an English major, my fluency in both Mandarin and English, as well as my basic command of French, guarantees that I meet the language requirement for the various volunteer positions. More importantly, I have been an enthusiastic participant in many international exchange programs―which are reflected in my attached resume―and therefore, I believe my communication skills make me competent for such a post.Should you grant me an interview, I would be most grateful.Yours truly,Li Ming4. Writing4.1 Writing SkillHow to Write an Ordinary LetterLetters are important means of communication. Generally speaking, there are two types of letters, business letters and personal letters. By “business” we do not mean buying, selling, or exchanging goods with people or companies but important matters we have to discuss or deal with. Business letters may be a recommendation, a job/school application, an inquiry, an answer, an invitation, a complaint, etc. in other words, all letters which are not “personal” are “business” letters.Generally speaking, an English letter is mainly composed of the following parts:1. The heading（发信日期及写信人地址）The heading gives the full address of the writer and the date of the letter. It is usually written or typed in the upper right-hand corner of the first page.The British may put a comma after each line in the heading and end the address with a period, but the Americans do not:British AmericanMs. Jennifer Stone, Ms. Jennifer Stone20 Fairview Drive, 20 Fairview DriveEastbourne, BN18 2BU, Eastbourne, BN18 2BUEngland. England2. The inside address（收信人姓名职称机构及地址）The inside address, which is often omitted in personal letters, gives the name and full address of the addressee. It goes above the salutation. As in the heading, the use or nonuse of end punctuation depends on the preference of the writer.3. The salutation (称呼)The salutation is a greeting to the addressee. It is written flush with the left margin two spaces below the inside address. The British tend to use a comma after the salutation and the Americans, a colon, especially in a business letter. The first name (Christian name) may be used in friendly personal letters. But in the salutation of a business letter, the surname of the addressee is used, as in the following examples:Dear Professor/Prof. Smith:/,Dear Mr./Dr. Stein;/,Dear Ms. Santos;/, (or Dear Miss Santos;/,)Dear Ms. Singh;/, (or Dear Mrs. Singh;/,)In letters to organizations, or to persons whose names you do not know, the following greetings are used:Dear Sir: (or Dear Madam: or Dear Sir or Madam: if you do not know the sex of your addressee)To whom it may concern: (only for testimonials and things of that knid)Dear colleague: (to a person who is of the same profession as the writer, and usually used when you are sending a circular to many people)4. The body (本文)In the body of the letter, all paragraphs should begin flush with the left margin (the block style) or begin with an equal indention (the intended style),and the letter is usually single-spaced within the paragraph and double Spaced between paragraphs.5. The complimentary close (结束语)The closing of a business letter consists of three parts: complimentary close, signature, and the typed name. In the complimentary close, only the first word is capitalized. The close is followed by a comma. The conventional complimentary closes in business letters are: “Yours truly,” “Yours sincerely,” “Sincerely yours,” “Sincerely,” “Cordially yours,” “Yours cordially,”.The close of a personal letter is of a more free choice. “Affectionately,” “Fondly,” “Yours with love,” “With best wishes,” “Love,” “Yours,” “As ever,” etc., can be used apart from “Yours sincerely,” “Yours truly,” etc.; which one of these you use depends on your exact relationship with the addressee.The closing can be put either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of the page. Some writers even prefer to have it in the middle or two spaces below the last line of the letter.6. The signature (写信人署名签字)In a business letter the handwriting signature is placed between the complimentary close and the typed name of the writer, and the writer’s official capability is indicated after the typed name.In a personal letter, you may sign your full name. Your first name, or even a nickname in accordance with your relationship with the addressee. If you send along with your letter such things as a resume, a check, a receipt, etc., write Enclosure(s)or Enc.to remind the addressee that besides the letter, there is another material in the envelope.If you happen to have something additional to say after you have finished the letter, you may begin with P.S., which stands for “postscript”, and then write what you wish to add.4.2 Writing Practice4.2.1 Be familiar with the format of the English letter.Directions: Read the following letter carefully. Try to get more familiar with each part of an English letter.English DepartmentBeijing Foreign Studies Univ.Beijing, 100081ChinaSept. 5, 1993EditorNewsweek International444 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10022U. S. A.Dear Editor:I read in Newsweek (September 14, 1987) that an updated second edition of the unabridged Random House Dictionary of the English Language is being published. I would be very grateful if you could give me some information on where and how I can get a copy of the dictionary and if there is a less expensive edition than the one described.Thank you for any help you can give me.Sincerely,(Signature)Lin Huafeng4. Writing4.1 Writing skillHow to Write the Letter of ThanksThe letter of thanks is to extend appreciation and gratitude to individuals, organizations or government offices for their regards, support, help, reception, etc. It should include from top to bottom: the date, a salutation, the body of the letter, a closing and the name of letter sender.Date（日期）It shows when you write the letter.Salutation （称谓)It is a word or a phrase of greeting used to begin a letter, like “Dear…”Body of the Letter （正文）The body of the letter can be divided in three parts. In the first part, oneextends clearly his appreciation to the recipient for his regards, support, help, reception, etc; in the second part, which is the main part of the body, oneshould explain how he has benefited from the help and support, or how hehas enjoyed the reception, etc; finally one expresses once again in the thirdpart his thanks and gives regards to the recipient.Closing（致意）This item is something like “Yours truly” or “Sincerely yours”.Name of the Author（署名）Of course one should write down his name, as well as a title if he has one.On formal occasion, one may put on the return address, the recipient’s address, and the place at the head of the letter, as required in businessletters.SampleOct. 3, 2008Dear Mr. Thisse,I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your hospitality accordedto me and my delegation during our recent visit to your beautiful university.It is nice of you to introduce me to so many celebrated scholars.I do appreciate the interesting discussion with you, which I have foundvery informative and inspiring. During the entire visit, my delegation and Iwere impressed by the enthusiasm expressed by your staff in cooperationwith our university. I really hope that we could have more exchanges of thiskind in which we would be able to continue our interesting discussion onpossible ways to expand our cooperation in education as well as research.Thank you again for your hospitality. I am looking forward to your visitto China.With best regards,Truly yours,LI WeipingPresident of X University Useful Expressions That May Be Used in a Letter of ThanksThank you very much/indeed for…I’m obliged to you for your help…I would like to extend my gratitude/thanks for…I do appreciate….Please accept my sincere thanks for…I am writing to thank you for….4.2. Writing PracticeDirections: You are Helen, a student who has been ill and hospitalized for two weeks. Your teacher Ms Morrison and all classmates went to see you . Write a letter to thank them for their visit, describe your feeling and state your present condition.Sample WritingOct. 3, 2008 Dear Ms. Morrison and classmates,First of all, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all of you. It is kind ofyou to spare your valuable time during the period of final examinations to come to seeme.Your visit has been a great comfort to me and given me much confidence toovercome the illness. At first I really felt lonely and somehow helpless in hospital.Your visit has made me feel that I am not alone in the world, instead I am living in aworld of love, and therefore I believe that I will overcome the illness before long.My condition has been obviously improved due to the careful treatment offered by doctors and nurses. Doctors have told me that I will completelyrecover from illness in two weeks. I hope that I can see you as soon as possible.Thank you again for your kindness and wish you good luck in the final examinations.Faithfully yours,Helen4. Writing4.1 Writing SkillTo write a letter of complaint, rudeness should be avoided. Instead, you should be polite all the time although you are complaining. Generally, you introduce yourself and mention the problem very briefly at the beginning. In the next part, the problem is introduced or analyzed in detail. In the end, talk about your requirement and show your appreciation if they can solve the problem.4.2 Writing Practice4.2.1 Analyze the Structure of a letter of complaintDear Sir,I am writing to let you know the deplorable attitude of one of your staff member.简要介绍要投诉的问题问题的第一方面I received my telephone bill for the previous month from you and thought there were some errors in calculation. When I called your Complaints Department, the girl who answered my phone was very rude. For one thing she interrupted me continually, for another she even said that the fault was my own. Needless to say, such a way of dealing with customers is unacceptable.问题的第二方面I would like to suggest that the girl in question should be disciplined, and instructed on the proper way to deal with clients. And I hope she can make formal apology to me.提出解决方法和要求An early response will be appreciated.希望尽快答复Sincerely yours,Dell4.2.2 Write a Paragraph as RequiredDirections: Suppose you have bought a brand-new computer in a store, but much to your disappointment, it could not be properly operated when you got it back. Write a letter of complaint to the manager to describe the problems and require settlement.Sample WritingDear manager, I write this letter to you to make some complaints about the computer I bought in your store yesterday afternoon. There’s something wrong with it.The computer cannot be properly shut down when I got it back to the office. While I click the shutdown button, it seems that the machine gives no response. I’m really annoyed with it.It’s obvious that you didn’t carefully examine the machine before you sold it. I think your store should take full responsibility for selling me the defective machine and I insist that you give me a satisfactory reply as soon as possible.Yours faithfully,Li Ming4.2 Writing PracticeDirections: Suppose you are running for chairman of the Student Union, please write a campaign speech, following the given outline:1.你认为自己具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作2.如果当选，你将为本校同学做些什么Sample WritingGood evening Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for coming to this election campaign today. With the trustSubscribe Now Subscription fees for the 2009 to all newspapers and periodicals are to be handed to the Teacher’s Reading Room before noon on Friday, October15. Late payment will not be accepted. Department Office September 25th , 2008and complete support of my team, I am delighted to announce that I am running for chairman of the Student Union. As a diligent man with pleasant personality, I have been always considered to be a good team member. Meanwhile, as a big fan of sports I fully realize the importance of teamwork and advocate the spirit of being quicker and stronger. I possess strong determination to take firm steps toward achieving the objectives of my team. In addition, my working experience with the Student Union in the past two years will be extremely helpful to my future work here if I get elected. A sign of a really strong organization is that it can change its leadership without hindering its progress and without damaging its values. If I am elected, I believe I have the capability to lead the Union to advance in the right direction. I will cooperate well with my fellow members of the Union and take innovative measures, including establishing a student-information center and forming a teacher-student-friendship association, to make the Union a true assistance to students’ study and life here as well as a bridge of communication between teachers and students.Thank you very much.4.2 Writing Practice4.2.1 Analyze the Structure of a NoticeDirections: Read the following notice carefully. Then try to find the six parts ofa notice.1) The title:Subscribe Now 2) The activity: to hand the subscription fees3) The place for the activity: Teacher’s Reading Room4) The time and date for the activity: before noon on Friday, October155) The name of the person/unit announcing the notice: Department Office6) The date of announcing: September 25th , 2008(答案第二步出现)4.2.2 Write a Notice as RequiredDirections: Please write a Notice according to the following information.世界著名语言学家澳大利亚悉尼大学教授韩礼德先生将于本周四（10月9日）晚上7点整在三号教学楼3408教室举行题为《语言与教育》的讲座。