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⏹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。

I.1 The following sentences go together to form a note of introduction, but they are in the wrong order. Put them right.1 June, ____ Dear Mr. Sullivan,He is a linguistics student at our university.This is to introduce Mr. Hu Ming.Any assistance rendered him would be highly appreciated.Mr. Hu is looking for a teaching assistant’s post.Thank you.Sincerely yours,Geoffrey JacksonI.2 The following sentences go together to form a note of introduction, but they are in the wrong order. Put them right.9 March, ____ Dear Mr. Keller,You may interview Ms. Hermann and see if she can fill the vacancy.You told me last Saturday that your secretary had left you.She left her former post because it took her too long to get to the office.Ms. Hermann is a well-trained, experienced and conscientious secretary.This is to introduce Ms. Ruby Hermann.Her former employers have all found her competent.I can vouch for her honesty.Henry MonroeII.1 Discuss in groups of two or three the cues given below and then write a note of introduction.16 October, ____ // Mr. Wang // Liu Li / English literature student // paper / modern English literature // appreciation / help / locate / reference books / need / baby // thank // Liang BeijunII.2 Write a note of introduction with the cues given below.15 April, ____ // Dr. Hope // My friend / Wayner Morris / stomach trouble // suffer two weeks // been to several hospitals / given / various drugs / no effect // not cured // appreciate / give / thorough examination // thank // Sally SimpletonIII.1 The following sentences go together to form a note of invitation, but they are in the wrong order. Put them in the right order.20 October, ____ Dear Meili, / We would like to have you join us, as we know you are one of the classical music lovers. / Hoping to see you on Saturday. / Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven will be on the program. / We are going to have a music appreciation evening in our classroom this coming Saturday. / The time is 7.30 p.m. / Drop me a line if you are interested.Yours,Wang FangIII.2 The following sentences go together to form a note of introduction, but they are in the wrong order. Put them right.8 August, ____Dear Mona, He’d like to show them to his colleagues.While abroad, besides participating in academic activities, he had also been to famous spots of interests and videoed some interesting events.The tapes are not only informative but eye-opening as well.Are you interested in coming?The time is 6:00 p.m. this coming Saturday, and the place, his residence at Cherry Blossom Garden.He would be very happy is you could come.Prof. Henderson is back from his lecture tour around the world.NanIV. 1 Discuss the cues listed below, and then write a note of invitation.17 September, _____ // Frank // sports meet / Thursday, 25 September / university // sports stars / participate / show skills // lots / friends / here // tea party afterwards // call or write / coming // GeraldIV. 2 Write a note of invitation using the cues given below.20 November, ____ // Tony // remember / old school fellow / Graham Young // arrive / last Thursday / business trip // eager / meet / old friends / I / think / we / feel / the same // I / give / dinner party / his honor / 7:00 p.m. / 24 November / Rose Restaurant // come? // let / know // Thomas McGillV. 1 The following sentences go together to form a telephone message, but they are in scrambled order. Put them right.10 a.m. 1 March / Prof. Johnson / He sent his regards to Mrs. Johnson / He said his rheumatism prevented him from leaving the house in this nasty weather. / Prof. Smith called at 9:50 a.m. / So he would not be able to come to discuss the energy project with you and your colleagues. / He asked to be excused / MaryV. 2 The following sentences go together to form a telephone message, but they are in scrambled order. Put them right and combine some of the sentences to make the note more concise.8:20 a.m., 17 January John,1.He thinks it could be better.2.He’ll be in his office all day.3.He’d like to discuss with you.4.He has finished reading your paper.5.Your tutor, Mr. Jefferson, just called.6.Call on him as soon as you can.7.He has thought of some new ideas.GeraldVI. 1 Discuss the cues given below and write a telephone message.3 November, ____ // Dr. Lee // Mr. Mills / call / 9:10 a.m. // ask / you / agree / cancel / three o’clock / appointment // he / ardent stamp collector / offer / stamp / make up / set of rare stamps / he / have // not want / miss / chance // he / sorry / sudden change / plan / request / another / appointment / next week // MarilynVI. 2 Write a telephone message with the cues given below.24 May, ____ // Dr. Ericson // Dr. Bingham / call / 9:30 a.m. // he /say / group consultation / case / heart transplant / this afternoon // he / ask you / there / 2 p.m. // a number / heart specialists / also participating // call back / at once // urgent // JaneVII. 1 The following sentences go together to form a thank-you note, but they are in the wrong order. Put them right.26 December, ____ Dear Aunt Mabel,1.I did need a more sophisticated recorder.2.Again a million thanks!3.Thank you for your wonderful gift.4.The old one that I have has seen me mature from a lanky school boy to a college student.5.Indeed, it has more than served its purpose.6.How could you possibly have known?7.Remember? It was also a present from you.Your loving nephew,HenryVII. 2 The following sentences go together to form a note of thanks, but they are in the wrong order. Put them right.15 August, ____ Dear Marian,I had not told anybody about it.Imagine my happiness at seeing your lovely present!Just what I need as we are all training hard for the coming tennis tournament.How did you find out that it was my birthday yesterday?A pair of sun-glasses for sports use!The sun will not hurt my eyes any more!My gratitude!Nan VIII. 1 Discuss the cues given below and write a thank-you note.2 January, ____ // Father // pleasure / return home / weekend // exquisite computer / my desk / not latest model / enough / me // make studies easier / save time // you / thoughtful // lucky / son // thanks // MikeVIII. 2 Write a thank-you note using the cues given below.3 May, ____ // Jack // thank / desk calendar / after / journey / four months / finally / reach me // very useful / information / back / each page / worth / long wait // widen / scope / knowledge / various topics // great appreciation / thoughtfulness / a million thanks // JosephIX. 1 The following sentences go together to form a note of congratulation. Combine some of the sentences together, and then put the sentences in good order.20 November, ____ Dear Prof. Cai,Please accept our heartiest congratulations!We know, of course, how you’ve worked.We have just been informed.Your life work on elementary Chinese teaching methodology had been fully recognized during the International Conference on Language Education.We are your students.This is the first honor ever won by a Chinese scholar.Your article “Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language” was awarded first prize.You’re fully worthy of it!Respectfully yours,Ron, Mabel, Kay, PeteIX. 2 The following scrambled phrases and sentences go together to form a note of congratulation. One of the sentences is not complete, and you need to complete it first. Then arrange the sentences in the right order.22 July, ____ Dear Lingling,What with the long distance,No chance was involved.It is what I have always expected.I regret very much that I was not able to attend the graduation ceremony.Again, congratulations!You earned it by hard work and diligence.Father wrote that you graduated from high school with honors.To make it up, I’m sending you some money and you can buy whatever you wish with it.Please accept my heartfelt congratulations!and what with my work of the never ending observation of the stars,Your loving sister,QinglingX. 1 Write a note of congratulation with the following cues.1 April, ____ // Henry // newspaper / you / 2nd prize / National Photo Contest // congratulations // also learn / you / only amateur participant / only / first your college student // your parents / very proud / especially / father / train / you / this hobby // again / felicitations / you all // EdwardX. 2 Write a note of congratulation, using the cues given below.12 June, ____ // Peiyun // see / name / list / winners / composition contest // it / just / I / expect / though / honor / come late // I / happy / you // you / talented / in this respect / I / always / envy // I / decide / work harder / but / doubt / I / can succeed / as / writing / inspiration / in addition to / hard work // warmest congratulations / you // YongmeiXI. 1 Put the following sentences into the right order to form a note that given some information.22 August, ____ Dear Liuping,It is expected that everyone in our class will participate, so that he can get to know our Department and his future students.He will give us a series of lectures on banking.This is to inform you that Prof. John Jefferson has arrived in Shanghai.We are going to have a welcome party in his honor.Please write if you cannot come.The date is set for next Thursday, 26 August, at 3 p.m., at the College Guest House.Huang AnXI. 2 Put the following sentences into the right order to form a note that gives some information.8 December, ____ Dear Mary Ann,She still loves company as she used to, though she’s too feeble to speak much.She’s in Ward IV, St. Luke’s Hospital.Aunt Jean called to say that Grandma is down with pneumonia.Pay her a visit as soon as you can.As she is aged, her condition is rather critical.I’ll get her some roses.I’m going this afternoon.AliceXII. 1 Write a note that gives some information, using the cues given below.6 February, ____ // Albert // new magazines / from Kim // articles / rare stamps / of interest to / philatelist / you // I / inkling / you / switch / attention / rare stamps / come / get / magazines // home / most evenings // drop in // KenXII. 2 Write a note that gives some information using the cues given below.18 March, ____ // Katie // leave / Beijing / next Monday // you / many friends / there / any errands / I / run / you // anything / take / them // or / messages / pass on / them // if so / let / know / or / send / before Sunday // RuthXIII. 1 Put the following sentences into the proper order to form a note making arrangements.5 August, ____ Dear Dr. Baker,Thank you.A car will be sent to bring you to the university at 1:30 p.m.As previously arranged, you are invited to deliver a lecture on humanism at our university sometime in August.Please inform us if you are otherwise engaged.Your lecture is now scheduled for Monday, 14 August, at the University Auditorium.Mary CooperXIII. 2 Put the following sentences into the proper order to form a note making arrangements.2 March, ____ Dear Minnie,Put on your raincoat and galoshes if it rains.Next Monday is Arbor Day.Take your lunch box with you.Tell me if the plan doesn’t suit you.Be punctual.As it’s quite a distance from our college, we’ll have to take the long distance bus, which starts at 6:00 a.m.Our study group is going to Daisy Hill to help with the afforestation there.Mary SimthXIV. 1 Write a note making arrangements, using the cues given below.26 December, ____ // Liping // previously discussed / party / New Year / 2:00 p.m. / on January 1 / Students’Hall // your talk / Young People’s Aspirations for the New York Year / follow / chairman’s opening speech / 2:15 p.m. // you / given / 20 minutes // be / on time // any questions / contact me // Thanks // Wang JialingXIV. 2 Write a note making arrangements, using the cues given below.12 November, ____ // Mengyu // exhibition of new books / social sciences / City Exhibition Hall // tickets / available / Students Union // you / used to / interested / this field // still interested? // anyway / I think / we / learn / something / exhibitions like this / further / City Exhibition Hall / not far / we live // call / any time / 2:00 --- 5:00 / afternoon / make arrangements / tickets // MinganXV. 1 Put the following sentences into the right order to form a note keeping in touch with a friend.15 September, ____ Dear MInliang,I have eventually passed the examination and am now a first-year business administration student.My present address is P. O. Box No. 101, Pujiang University.We haven’t met each other since July, after the crucial matriculation exams.How do you feel about being a college student?Hoping to hear from you soon.I heard that you are now an English major in Pujiang University.If you are not too busy, drop me a few lines.I’m now a freshman, and I think the name suits me well as I do feel that everything around me is son fresh to me.JiaweiXV. 2 Put the following sentences into the right order to form a note keeping in touch with a senior in position / profession. It would be better to have the note in three paragraphs.24 October, ____ Dear Professor Jenkins,I truly admire your erudition.The book I have been working on will soon come out.Your paper on child psychology made a deep impression on me.I’m sure I will further benefit from your forthcoming papers.Hoping to hear from you from time to time.I will send you a copy and would like very much to have your comments.It has been months since we met at the symposium last June.Respectfully yours,John HodgsonXVI. 1 Write a note keeping in touch with one of the friends, making use of the cues given below. English Teaching Section / The Xth Middle School / Shanghai // 27 December, ____ // Qiuyun // out of touch / July // address / from Qinling // teaching English / middle school // happy / build up / friendly relationship / students // think / you / enjoy / job / accountant / bank / too / you / always good / figures // long / see / you / chat / old times // write // a prosperous New Year // MaochangXVI. 2 Write a note keeping in touch with one of the friends, making use of the cues given below.20 February, ____ // Juanita // not see / each other / ages // Jennie’s birthday party / have / hearty talk / wasn’t it // how / you? // change / job / since // tourist guide / suit / fine // another talk? // home / most evenings // call / your convenience // AnnXVII. 1 Put the following sentences into the right order to form a note offering something.19 May, ____ Dear John,If it suits you, we can go together.I know you have always been a music lover.The singers are all famous vocalists from all over the country.Please let me know by calling me up at the office.But do you care for vocal recitals?I’ve got two tickets for the Chinese Folk Song Concert, which is on this coming Sunday at the Lyceum Concert Hall, at 7:30 p.m.The orchestra is also composed of tom Chinese music instrumentalists.KenXVII. 2 Put the following sentences into the right order to form a note offering something. Combine some of the sentences if necessary.16 April, ____ Dear Martin,The one is till new but cheaper.Mary Smith has bought one recently.Are you interested in it?I heard that you need a laptop.Give me a ring.As she was given another one by her brother yesterday, she’s considering selling the old one.I know where you can get one.JohnXVIII. 1 Write a note offering something to one of your friends, using the following cues.10 March, ____ // Frank // know / you / need / alarm clock / wake up / morning shift // other day / see / quartz alarm clocks / shop / near / office // design / simple but unique / beautiful but not vulgar // chime / quarter / half hour / hour / Big Ben // attract / me / they / inexpensive // interested // if so / come / see / yourself // HenryXVIII. 2 Write a note offering something to one of your friends, using the following cues.30 July, ____ // Yongnian // clay sculpture / playful cowherd / accompany / note // find / shop / Wuxi / I / business trip / recently // strongly attracted / figurine / buy / two // one / my desk / think / look nice / your desk // hope / like // Xuanwu。

NOTE WRITINGI.introduction1.the name of the person to be introduced2.his/her identity3.the purpose of the introduction4.appreciation*Reference version1 June, 200__ Dear Mr. Sullivan,This is to introduce Mr. Hu Ming. He is a linguistics student at our university. Mr. Hu is looking for a teaching assistant’s post. Any assistance rendered him would be highly appreciated. Thank you.Sincerely yours,Geoffrey JacksonII.invitation1.what invitation it is2.the reason for inviting the addressee (optional)3.the time and the place4.the pleasure of having the invitation accepted and the hope of seeing the addressee5. a reply is expected.(in some, this is not mentioned)6.the reason for this (optional)*Reference version20 October, 200_ Dear Meili,We are going to have a music appreciation evening in our classroom this coming Saturday. The time is 7:30 pm. Symphony No.9 by Beethoven will be on the program. We would like to have you join us, as we know you are one of the classical music lovers. Drop me a line if you are interested. Hoping to see you on Saturday.(for close friends)Yours,Wang FangIII.Accepting an invitation1.appreciation of being invited2.his/her certainty of having a good time3.his/her assurance of being punctual/his/her apology for having to be late (optional)4.his/ her offer of help(optional)5.his/her looking forward to the occasion*Reference version:16 March, 200_ Dear Rebecca,Thank you for asking me to come to your house-warming party. I have long heard thatyou’ve moved to the suburbs, away from all kinds of conveniences. I’m a little surprised that you seem quite happy with our new house. I’d be only too glad to come and see for myself. You can count on me to be p unctual. You’re quite a green hand at housekeeping, as is known to all. Do you want me to come earlier to help? Looking forward to seeing you.Love,KateIV.Declining an invitation1.appreciation for being invited2.reason for not being able to attend3.regret for missing such an occasion4.extending felicitation, etc, should the occasion require*Reference version:14 April, 200_ Dear Rebecca，Thank you for inviting me to your 20th birthday party. But, alas, I must stay away from this gala occasion, which, to me, is excruciatingly painful.. You see, I’ve been down with the f lu for some time now. And I was told that I wouldn’t be able to recover soon. I can’t pass on the virus to you all. It really breaks my heart to miss this great party! All the same, my heartiest congratulations!Yours,KateV.Thanks1.express gratitude2.show pleasure at the gift itself (e.g. it is exquisite or just what we want, etc.)3.show appreciation of the sender’s considerateness or his/her cleverness at picking out theright thing, etc.*Reference version26 December, 200_ Dear Aunt Mabel,Thank you for your wonderful gift! How could you possibly have known? I did need a more sophisticated recorder. The old one that I have has seen me mature from a lanky school boy to a college student. Indeed, it has more than served its purpose. Remember? It was also a present from you. Again a million thanks!Your loving nephew,HenryVI.Congratulation1.relate how he/she hears of the good news2.what the good news is3.how he/she is happy for the addressee..4.extend his/her congratulations*Reference version:20 November, 200_ Dear Prof Cai,We have just been informed that your lifework on elementary Chinese teaching methodology had been fully recognized during the recent International Conference on Language Education where your article “Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language” was awarded first prize. This is the first honor ever won by a Chinese scholar. Since we are your students, we know, of course, how you’ve worked. You are fully worthy of it! Please accept our heartiest congratulations!Respectfully yours,On, Mabel, Kay, PeteVII.Giving Information1.state the news/information clearly2.be short and to the point.*Reference version:22 August, 200_ Dear Liuping,This is to inform you that Prof. John Jefferson has arrived in Shanghai. He will give a series of lectures on banking. We are going to have a welcome party in his honor. The date is set for next Tuesday, 2i6 August, at 3 p.m., at the College Guest House. It is expected that everyone in our class will participate, so that he can get to know our Department and his future students. Please write if you cannot come.Huang AnVIII. Making Arrangements1.be very precise as to the time, place and what has been arranged2.everything must be stated very clearly.ually a reply is expected*Reference version:5 August, 200_ Dear Dr. Baker,As previously arranged, you are invited to deliver a lecture on humanism at our university sometime in August. Your lecture is now scheduled for Monday, 14 August, at the University Auditorium. A car will be sent to bring you to the university at 1:30 p.m. Please inform us if you are otherwise engaged. Thank you.Mary CooperVIII.Canceling an appointment1.what appointment it is2.the reason to cancel it3.suggestion to make up for it ( optional)4.expressing regrets*Reference version:7 July, 200_ Dear Mr. Grayson,I was just informed that Prof. Ian Hendersen would arrive in Shanghai tomorrow at 10:00a.m.I was asked to meet him at the airport as he is our much respected senior advisor. I regret that I can’t come to interview Mr. Song with you tomorrow morning. Will you please see to it that some one else takes my place? Sorry to give you such short notice. This will certainly cause you much trouble. My regrets.Paul WhiteIX. A Note to Keep in Touch with a Friend1.give information as to your present work, address, etc.2.ask after your friend and express your wish to keep in touch with him/her.*Reference version:15 September, 200_ Dear Minliang,We haven’t met each other since July, after the crucial matriculation exams. I have eventually passed the examination and am now a first-year business administration student. My present address is P.O> Box No. 101, Pujiang University. I heard that you are now an English major in Hujiang University. How do you feel about being a colle ge student? I’m now a freshman, and I think the name suits me well as I do feel that everything around me is so fresh to me. If you are not too busy, drop me a few lines. Hoping to hear from you soon.JiaweiX. Offering (sth.)1.The specific offers should be clearly mentioned.2.give the reason for the offer3.sometimes a reply is required if the contents require one.*Reference version:19 may, 200_ Dear John,I’ve got two tickets for the Chinese F olk song Concert, which is on this coming Sunday at the Lyceum Concert Hall, at 7:30 p.m. I know you have always been a music lover. But do you care for vocal recitals? The singers are all famous vocalists from all over the country. And the orchestra is also composed of top Chinese instrumentalists. If it suits you, we can go together. Please let me know by calling me up at the office.KanXI.Condolence1.the distress at hearing the sad news2.some good words about the departed3.expressing regrets at his/her passing away4.some comforting words5.extending condolences*Reference version:7 September, 200_ Dear Mark,We were shocked at the sad news in the newspaper this morning. Your grandma’s sudden passing away has indeed caught us quite unprepared emotionally. Her image at the Charity Bazaar two weeks ago remains fresh in our mind. It is a great loss to all who knew her. However, this is life. Please accept our profoundest condolences.Helen and TonyXII.Accompanying a present1.the reason of sending the resent2.the hope that the present will suit the receiver*Reference version:20 March, 200_ Dear Meili,I happened to come across this student’s Dictionary of English Phrasal Verbs at the Foreign Language Book Store this morning. It reminded me of your English studies. I have always appreciated your work style, so earnest and meticulous. And I have wanted to do something to help make your studies easier for you. Here it is as a reward for your hard work. I hope it will be helpful to you.Love,Aunt MabelXIII.Regretting not seeing someone1.the tone must be apologetic2.an explanation of the reason for being absent3. a hope to remedy missing the opportunity*Reference Version:20 December, 200- Dear Conrad,I just got back from a lecture. I saw your note and read it with great regret. When you were in my neighborhood I had to be away! What a trick Lady Luck played on Us! Fortunately you’ll still be in town for the next two days. We’ll still be able to meet and have a nice chat. I’ll call on you at your hotel at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow. Be seeing you.BernardXIV.Returning Something Borrowed1.the thing that is being returned2.his/her gratitude for the addressee’s kindness3.the thing has served its purpose4.hope to get more help in the future (optional)*Reference version:12 June, 200_ Dear Marian,Here are the six cassette tapes you were so kind as t o lend me. I’m happy to inform you that they have helped me enormously. I more than passed the listening test—I was highly praised by the teacher. They have really helped me wonderfully. I really don’t know how to thank you enough. I hope you’d help me aga in in the future. Again my heartfelt gratitude!LauraXV.Asking After One’s Health1.source of sad news2.expression of regrets3.some comforting words4.some “get well soon” words*Reference Version:26 March, 200_ Dear Harold,Gary told me yesterday that you are down with the flu. To tell you the truth, I was a little surprised. You never used to be sick. Then I recalled that you’d been ex traordinarily busy with your work recently. You must have been weakened physically somehow. You do need a good rest. I’m sure you’ll be up and around very soon. Take care and best regards!PaulXVI Telephone Message1.give the name of the person who called2.the exact time of call3.the message must be stated clearly and in good order.Reference Version:10 a.m., 1 March Prof. Johnson,Prof. Smith called at 9:50 a.m. He said is rheumatism prevented him from leaving the house in this nasty weather. So he would not be able to come to discuss the energy project with you and Your colleagues. He asked to be excused. He sent his regards to Mrs. Johnson.Mary★★Notice / Poster about sth. /sb. wanted/lost/for sale1.Contributions WantedIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of our university, this magazine, Youth Garden, has decided to publish a special issue for readers with the title “I Love My University.”All the students are warmly welcome to send in their contributions in whateverform and style before Sept. 30, 2001. Such contributions are expected to be within a 5000-word limit and should be sent directly to the editorial board of the magazine.The Editorial BoardSept. 102.LostI was too careless and lost my school bag in the 2nd floor reading room of the library, in which there are an English grammar book and a stationery box. Anyone who is so kind to take it back please send it to me or contact me. I need it urgently for the final exam.Tel: 8567541Profound thanks from,Loser,Yang Mingming3. A Second-hand Bike for SaleDear schoolmates,I’m a for-year student from the English Department. In two weeks, I will graduate from this university. I’ve decided not to bring my bike with me when I leave. So I’d like to part with it, and sell it to someone who might need it. It is half new, dark and light. With curved bars, it is mainly for lady’s use. As far as the price is concerned, I’d like to sell it for eighty yuan. Those interested can come and have a look at it before making a decision.Add: Room 402, Student Dormitory Building No. 5.Tel: 4445555Mike★★Notice / Poster about public activities1.Football MatchAll Are Warmly WelcomeUnder the auspices of the Student Union of our university, a friendly football match will be held between our team and the team of Chemical Engineering College on our football field at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27th.The Student UnionThursday, Dec. 252.The University League CommitteeNoticeAll the League members of the university are requested to have a meeting in the meeting hall on May 4, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the May 4th Movement.May 1, 2001★★Some points to be noticed in note-writing:1.Salutation.Dear John,My dear Father,Dear Sir(s),2.Conclusiona. Please give my love to …b. I wish …c. With best / all good wishes,/ All good wishes,d. With kindest regards, / Best regards,3. EndingTo friends or acquaintancesYours,Yours ever,Without any complimentary closureJohnAnnTo seniorsYours respectfully, / Respectfully yours,Yours obediently, / Obediently yours,Note-writing1.It must be straightforward at the very beginning to show the purpose of the note,in the 1st sentence.2.The content must be written clearly within 5-6 sentences. So, each sentence mustcontain new idea or information and no unnecessary phrases or sentences are allowed.3.Generally, the language used in notes-writing is spoken English.[模拟训练参考作文1]Some people like to buy books to read. Others like to borrow books from libraries or from other people. Compare the advantages of these two ways of reading. Which do you prefer？Why？Write a composition of about 300 words on the following topic：Borrowing Books or Buying BooksSome people like to borrow books to read，while others prefer to buy books. Both ways have their advantages.Borrowing books to read has two major advantages. First，you just urge yourself to finish as soon as possible the books you borrowed from a library or from other people. You will be fined if you fail to return them to the library in due time，or you will lose trust if you keep books of others too long，and they will probably refuse to lend you any more books. So you have to read it desirously，forgetting your meals and sleep. On the other hand，if you buy a book，you may put it away，thinking it is yours and you don‘t have to finish it quickly. Another advantage ofborrowing books enables you to read books without spending any money. In recent years，more and more books come out each year，and the prices of books keep on rising. Ordinary people cannot afford to buy so many books they want to read either for information or entertainment. In addition，often I need to read only a part of some books. It is unnecessary for me to buy them.However，there are some kinds of books that I have to buy. The first kind is reference books such as dictionaries and encyclopedias I need to use frequently. The second kind is textbooks I need to read more carefully in order to understand well. And it is also necessary for me to buy some famous literature books like The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain，The Old Man and the Sea，Romance of the Three Kingdoms.So I think books are of two kinds：books for borrowing and books for buying. I like to borrow books that I read mainly for entertainment or read a part of. And for those books like reference books，I prefer to buy. Whether to borrow or to buy books，I think，mostly depends on the kinds.[学习要点]①You will be fined if you fail to return them to the libraryin due time. 你如果到期不还书就会被罚款。