⏹交待对方所遭遇不幸的内容⏹表示对对方理解并安慰⏹表达良好祝愿，或鼓励对方坚强起来，渡过难关，可能的话表示能够给予对方帮助DateDear …,I am really sorry to hear/learn that ____. I understand it is due to ____. Don’t worry and take it easy. I hope you ____. Do feel free to tell me if I can offer any help.Sincerely yours,XXX⏹I am truly sorry to hear of your illness.⏹I cannot tell you how sad I felt when I was informed of your illness.⏹News of your loss has saddened us.⏹I’m most grieved to learn of …⏹Please accept our deepest sympathy and convey our best wishes to …⏹With heartful prayers for your recovery.May 15, 1999Dear Jimmy,Sorry to learn the bad news that you are ill these days. How are you feeling now? I can imagine your pain of the disease. Take good care of yourself. But you are very strong-willed and will be alright soon. I’ll visit you sometime tomorrow.I wish you early recovery.Yours truly,Meng MengMay 10thDear Jane,I’m terribly sorry to hear that you failed the final exam. I understand how distressed anddisappointed you may feel now. However, we all know it is due to your illness at that moment. Don’t worry about it and just take it easy. I’m sure you will succeed in the makeup after recovery.If you have any questions regarding the lesson, do feel free to tell me. Yours,Bai HeJune 23Dear Charlie,I’m really sorry to learn the fire that broke out last night destroyed your house. I am writing to tell you how deeply distressed I am. And I’m very anxious to know how you and your family are at the moment. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. With best wishes to you. Yours affectionately,John同；半正式的格式须在假条的左上方写下如下信息：.To: 假条是递给谁的.From:请假人.Date:写假条的日期（注意不是请假的日期）.Subject:写上请假字样.交代清楚请假的时间.请假的原因，必要时附上证明，并尽可能表示对此带来工作不便的歉意.讲明会补做因请假耽误的事情，并请求准假非正式请假条DateDear …,I’d like to know if I could ask for a leave for ___ day on ___. This morning I received a phone call, ___. I’ll try my best to finish my work on ____. Many thanks. I’m looking forward to your kind reply. Sincerely yoursXXX半正式请假条To: Geroge Smith, ManagerFrom: Lily, Financial DepartmentDate: April 2, 2008Subject: Note for Sick LeaveDear Mr. Smith,I am still lying in bed with the bad cold. I would like to apply for ___ days leave of absence, starting from ____ and finishing on ___, both days inclusive.I herewith submit the certificate from the doctor.I apologize for the inconvenience my absence from work may cause. I should be much obliged if you grant me leave.开头常用句式和套话⏹I’m writing to ask for a two-day leave.⏹I beg to apply for one week’s leave of absence from the 21st to 25th instant, both days inclusive.⏹I’m awfully sorry that I can not come to the office today owing to a severe headache请假原因常用句式和套话⏹I’m still lying in bed with the bad cold.⏹The doctor advised a rest of three more days.⏹Please give me an extension of leave for another three days.⏹Will you kindly excuse Tommy’s absence from school on Friday?结尾常用句式和套话⏹To support my application, I herewith submit a telegram to that effect received from my brother.⏹I will do my best to make up the lesson to be missed during my absence.⏹I trust my absence will not cause you any serious inconvenience.sign your own name at the end of your letter, using Warner instead.Feb. May 15Dear Manager,I’m awfully sorry that I cannot go to work today owing to a severe headache. It may possibly be a few days before I’m able to resume my duties. I will try my best to make up my work that will be missed during my absence. I hope my request will be kindly granted. I am sorry again for any inconvenience that my absence may cause you.Yours faithfully,Warner⏹询问具体问题并说明询问的目的及原因，强调所需信息的重要性。
Writing PracticeTIPS for Note-Writing•审题（对应几部分要求, 组织思路）•正文结构：S1(opening sentence)—why you write/ relationship between you twoS2-3 —offer specific evidence/ reasons and cover necessary detailsS4(closing sentence)—related wishes/ thanks etc.•检查：1. Sentence relativity;2. Connection/transition;3. Grammar;4. Spelling;5.Other details (form/ choice of key words/ enough details)•批改符号：sp (spelling)gr (grammar)? (a strange word/expression)[ … ] (should be deleted)57Jane, your classmate, is thinking of subscribing to an English-language newspaper. And you would like to recommend one to her. Write a note, telling her which newspaper it is and describing two features of the paper.March 17Jane,I heard that you were thinking of subscribing to an English-language newspaper, and I’d like to recommend 21st Century to you because I find it truly helpful in learning English.There are many kinds of standard English articles in it and useful learning tips offered by foreign experts as well. Hopefully you’ll benefit from it.Victoria61Your classmate, Jimmy, is head of the university’s Swimming Club. He has invited you to join the club, but you like some other sport. Write him a note, declining and explaining why.March 17Jimmy,Thank you for inviting me to join the swimming club; anyway, I feel sorry for that I cannot take part in the club. To tell the truth, I prefer playing volleyball and I’m now a member of the women’s team in our department. Still, I plan to learn swimming in the near future and I may join you then. Thanks again.Victoria64Lily, your roommate, is looking for a part-time job in the coming summer vacation. You saw an ad for a private English tutor for a schoolboy. Write her a note, telling her what the job is and strongly recommending it to her.March 15Dear Lily,I know you're looking for a part-time job in the coming summer vacation. And I have just seen an ad for a private English tutor for a schoolboy on the campus. Since you're good at English and like teaching, I think this job is very suitable for you. It will help you both earn some money and practice yourselves. So please think about it.Kathy53You have got to know that your classmate, Michael, is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip, write him a note …March 17Michael,I’m glad to hear that you are organizing an excursion for our class this weekend because I do love such outdoor get-togethers. Could you tell me the destination of the trip and the stuff I should prepare in advance? I hope we can get well-prepared and have a good time then. Thank you!Victoria57You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra. Write a note to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is and inviting her/him to come with you.Monday, March 17 Hilda,I’m excited to tell you that I got two tickets to the concert given by our favorite pop band “Shin”. They will be here this Friday night at 6:00p.m. and present all their classic and newly-produced songs. No doubt it will be memorable. I really hope you can come with me, please call me before Wednesday.Victoria60Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it. Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement.Monday, March 17Jane,I’m sorry to hear that you failed in the English final; it must be a hard time for you to get over. But the failure does not mean you are a failure; you had brilliant records in other English exams. You just need to study the mistakes in this paper and keep working hard. Your effort will surely pay off.Victoria61Your friend Clare has invited you to her house-warming party this weekend. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her.Monday, March 17 Clare,It’s good to know you have moved to the new house and thank you for inviting me to your house-warming party. However, I’m sorry for not being able to show up because I have an important examination on that day. It’s a pity that I’ll miss that wonderful occasion but I wish you and your family all the best! Thanks again.。
Note-writing：格式：①Date: Jan.5th,2013 January 5th,2013②Salutation: Dear Tom,③Ending: Yours,JaneShape one：InvitationA.I wonder if you would like to join me.B.Please let me know whether you are interested or not/you have a plan of your own/C.I would like to invite you to...D.We sincerely hope you can attend...①Accept an invitation:It’s so kind of you to invite me to...i will go to (i shall be very happy to...) Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and i am looking forward to seeing you soon.②Decline an invitation:It’s so kind of you to invite me to...I would like to(I really want to go),but very regretfully i have to...Nevertheless,I wish you...I do hope next time I can...with you.A.Many thanks for your...B.Please accept my sincere appreciation/thanks for...C.I want to express my grateful to you for your help.D.I find an ordinary”thank-you”entirely inadequate to tell you how much i ...★邀请模板：Date Dear ______ ,____. It would be pleasant to have you here. Will you give me the pleasure of your company?I know that you will be very interested in ____.The ____ will begin at ____. Is it possible for us to meet at ___ ? We do hope you can come.Sincerely yours,Signature★拒绝模版：Date Dear ______ ,Thank you very much for ____.However, I have decided not to ____. On one hand, _____. On the other hand, ____. In view of these, I regret _____.I’m quite grateful for _____. I do wish that _____.Sincerely yours,SignatureShape two:Asking for leave请假模版：Date Dear_____,I am terribly sorry that i shall be unable to______due to a bad cold and high fever.I will go back as soon as I recover.I promise i will do my best to catch the missed______after I come back.Yours respectfully,SignatureShape three:RequestI have learned from that...I’m very interested in...but have little idea about some specific details.What...?Where...?Would you please be so kind as to let me know more about it?I am looking forward to...A.Would you kind enough to tell me...B.If it is not too troublesome,could you...?C.I’m particularly interested to know...?★请求模版Dear ______ ,I have learned from that ____. I’m very interested in ____, but have little idea about some specific details. What ____? Where _____?Would you please be so kind as to let me know more about it?I am looking forward to ______.Sincerely yours,SignatureShape four:ComplaintThe process of case...xx did not know how to treat...I hope you can improve your service and give me a face-to-face apology.A.I’m writing to bring your attention to the problems i have had with...B.If you can’t give me a satisfactory answer,i will complain it to the Consumer Association.★抱怨模版：Date Dear ______ ,I am ____. I am writing to bring your attention to _____.The focus of the complaint is _______. ________. All in all, there is still much room for improvement. I do hope _____.Thank you for your time and kind consideration.Sincerely yours,SignatureShape five:ApologyI am writing this note to apologize to you for...as promised.It so happened that...i am terribly sorry if i let you down.I hope you will understand.Please accept my apology.A.I’m writing to show my apology for...B.I wish that we could fix another date and make up for it.★道歉模版：Date Dear ______ ,I am excessively sorry to tell you that ___. I hope you will understand me and excuse me for ____.I shall be obliged if you will kindly write and tell me when and where you ____.Again, please accept my apology for the inconvenience I have caused.Sincerely yours,SignatureShape six:CongratulateA.offer you my sincere congratulationsB.Greater success and fulfillment in the years aheadC.Congratulations on your success/achievements!D.Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your graduation from.....★祝贺模版：Date Dear ______ ,I have learned with delight that you ______. I would like to extend to you my utmost congratulations on ______.I know this is surely owing to ______. It is a reward you really deserve for your ______.My best wishes for your further success.Sincerely yours,SignatureShape seven：ComfortA.I am sorry to heart thatB.It’s really a pityC.Our thoughts are with youD.Especially for you at this difficult time.E.With best wishes to you!★慰问模板：Date Dear ______ ,I’ve just learned from _____ that _____. I’m very sorry to hear this news.Right now what concerns me most is ___. I just want you not to be so depressed and not to lose heart.Hope you will recover soon. I will see you as soon as I can.Sincerely yours,Signature 其它模版：Notice：Date Dear ______ ,I’m very happy to announce you that _____. _____. Those who are interested please go to _____.If you need any further information, please don’t hesitate to call me up. My telephone number is _____.Sincerely yours,SignatureSuggestion：Date Dear ______ ,I have learned that ____. It’s my suggestion that _____. On one hand, _____. On the other hand, _____.Please inform me _____.I wish ______.Sincerely yours,SignatureThanks:Date Dear ______ ,I am now writing these lines to express my sincere thanks for ____. I’d like you to know how much your ____ meant tome.I _____. How nice it would be to see you again and I am looking forward to seeing you next time.I repeat my thanks again for your____.Sincerely yours,Signature。
