Note-writing(格式及请求便条)(精选)
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英语专四写作便条1.邀请便条:①发出邀请发出邀请aApril 20, 2008Dear Fiona,I am going to hold a dinner party with several other friends of ours. The party will be held in Room 6 of Lijing Hotel at 5:00 p.m. today, I sincerely hope you can attend and we will have a very happy time together. Please let me know whether you can make it.Yours,Amelia发出邀请bApril 20, 2008Dear Fiona,Here is a piece of good news for you. The * will give a performance in the * tomorrow evening. I am sure that you will be happy to watch it .The performance will begin at seven o’clock sharp. I will wait for you at the theater entrance. Please let me know whether you can make it at your earliest convenience.发出邀请cApril 20, 2008Dear Professor Zhou,I am Amelia from class 052; I need you to give me some suggestion on my project. If it doesn’t trouble you too much, shall we have a meet at your office tomorrow? Time is up to you.Respectful yours,Amelia发出邀请d(通知)April 20, 2008Dear girls and boys in Class 0403,This Saturday evening, from 7 p.m. to 9 p. m., at Singeing dining hall, there will be a ball held by Class 0301. We warmly invite you to take part in it. There you can enjoy yourselves with dance, music and various g ames. And we’ll have a chance of communication, which will enhance the friendship between us. Come and enjoy ourselves together.Yours, MikeMonitor of Class 0301②接受邀请April 20, 2008Dear Amelia,It’s so kind of you to invite me to the dinner party, I wou ld like to come. I will go to the place right after I finish my work at about 5 p.m. this evening. (如果是办在家里:I shall be very happy to call at your house right after I finish my work at 6:30 this evening.) Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and I am looking forward to seeing you soon.Yours,Fiona③拒绝邀请April 20, 2008Dear Amelia,It’s so kind of you to invite me to the dinner party, I would like to but I have a meeting to attend this evening, please give my best regards to them all and I hope my absence will not cause you any serious inconvenience, have fun.Yours, Amelia2.请假条April 20, 2008Dear Ms. Jiang,I am terribly sorry that I shall be unable to attend this morning two periods of English Class (I‘m terribly sorry to apply for ten days’ lea ve from the Aug. 23rd to Sep. 3rd)due to a bad cold and high fever. I will show you the certificate from the doctor to support my application. I will go back to school as soon as I recover.(I promise I will do my best to catch the missed lessons on after I come back.)Wish for your allowance.Yours respectfully, Amelia3.请求便条a.讲清事情的因由(为什么请求)b.请求行为c.请求实现方式d.致谢套句:请求帮助: Would you do me a favor? Would you be so kind as to…?/ Could I trouble you to send this book for me?/ If it is not too troublesome, could you…?/ I hope this request will not trouble you too much.范文:April 20,2008Dear Professor Hu,I am very happy to have the chance to listen to your lecture on “American Literature”. But it is a pity that I was late that day due to an accident on my way to the lecture and failed to get the handout. Your lecture is really instructive for my English study, so I wonder if you could kindly e-mail the handout to the address: ******************.cn.Heartfeltthanks.Respectfully yours,Amelia4.抱怨投诉便条(关键词complain, dissatisfaction)a.抱怨投诉行为b.投诉内容具体描述c.要求弥补纠正赔偿d.抱怨投诉者对弥补纠正赔偿等的敦促或威胁套句:行为描述I’m writing to bring your attention to the problems I have had with … . Here’s the problem…解决方式的要求:It would be very kind( considerate) of you to…address this problem soon. / t ake steps to rectify this situation soon. / turn it down a little?敦促或威胁: Frankly, I really can’t put up with the situation any more. You must rectify the situation, or I will take it to the court. / If you can’t give me a satisfactory answer, I will compl ain it to the Consumer Association.英文书信有正式与非正式之分,英文便条为非正式书信。
TEM-4便条评分标准1.格式(占3分)日期、称呼和结尾各1分。
其中每一部分由“正确写法”和“正确位置”组成,各0.5分。
1)日期April 23,2012 或23rd April 2012-6-11 位置:右上角2)称呼Dear Mike,或Mike,位置:日期下面一行左侧3)结尾Yours sincerely, 或Yours, 或Sincerely yours, 位置:正文下面空一到两行右侧礼貌尊重程度依社会距离而定:正式的、尊称:Faithfully yours, Respectfully yours, Sincerely yours, Truly yours一般情况下用可用:Yours熟悉或亲近的人可直接以自己姓名落款:Mary, Jane2.内容与语言(占6分)1)情景描述2)邀请、道歉等具体的言语行为表达3)首句需用自己正确语言表达,若完全抄提示扣分4)字数50-60,少于40或多于80.3语言得体性(占1分)给同学写,不需用恭敬的敬体Yours truly, Truly yours▲日期后接年份时,日期后要使用逗号隔开▲结尾客套语后面,一定要有标点,只能是逗号▲签名后面一定不能有标点符号一.请求便条1)请求理由/请求背景I’m very happy to have listened to your lecture2) 请求行为I hope I can get your further help/I’m wondering if it is possible3) 请求可能的实现方式You could email me at this address4) 致谢Expressions:Would you do me a favor? Could you……?Would you be so kind as to……?Could I trouble you to……?I wonder if I could……?Would it be possible to……?May I……?二.邀约、约会便条1)所约事由2)邀约行为We would be very grateful if you could……?3)时间、地点及磋商If this time isn’t convenient for you, any other time would also be welcome.4)致谢Expressions:Let’s go toShall we meet at the office to talk aboutIs it possible for us to meetIf it doesn’t trouble you much, shall we三.抱怨、投诉便条1)抱怨、投诉行为I’m writing to bring your attention to a problem I’ve had with2)抱怨、投诉内容具体描述I hope you will address this problem to my satisfaction3)抱怨、投诉者对弥补、纠正、赔偿等的敦促或威胁Expressions:抱怨I’m writing to report the problems with yourI’m writing to complain aboutI’m sorry. I can’t bear the noise any more具体描述Here’s the problem I’ve had要求补正、纠正、赔偿I hope you can address this problem soon.I hope you will take steps to rectify this situation soon.Would you please turn it down a little?It would be very kind / considerate of you to四.道歉便条1)道歉行为I’m sorry I couldn’t make our appointment2)道歉的理由There is to be an urgent meeting3)弥补方法Shall we meet at4)进一步道歉With many apologiesExpressions:I’m writing to show my apology forI would like to express my apologies for not being able toI’m sorry to say that I’ve not finishedExcuse me for my delaying inI had aI’m sure I can make up the loss byI promise it will never happen againIt would be very kind / considerate of you to give me another chanceDo please forgive me五.祝贺便条1)祝贺之事I’m so pleased to hear that2)祝贺行为Congratulations to your success3)对成功评价和对对方的钦佩You really deserve it. You’re such an intelligent and hardworking student.4)美好祝愿You will have a brilliant future.Expressions:I’m happy to learn thatI’d like to express my warmest congratulations to it.Please accept my warmest congratulationsYou will have a bright futureI believe your life / career六.致谢便条1)致谢行为I’m writing to show you how grateful I am for your hospitality2)所谢之事的具体描述和感受Your considerate arrangement joyful3)回馈承诺I will be a good guide then4)再次致谢Thank you againExpressions:I’m writing to tell you how much I enjoyedI’m writing to express my appreciation for all that you did for meThank you so much for your assistanceIt was most kind of you toWith deepest gratitude I write you here a few lines.I should be happy to reciprocate your kindness at any timeI hope I have the chance to reciprocate your kindness.七.留言条1)谁?A Mr. Wang2)时间3)事情He had something important to consult with you4)要求You’re requested to ring him up this eveningExpressions:A Mr. Wang came to see you.八.通知、海报1)通知的事情2)举办方召集方by the Students’ Union of English department3) 具体时间、地点4)参加人员5)呼吁参加Come and enjoy the evening. Tickets are limited. Fans should be quick Expressions:There will be a ball on this coming Saturday night.To enrich our school life, a ball will be held byAs a part of arts festival, we will hold a fashion show at the Students’ Center at 6 p.m. this Friday. It is advocated and sponsored by the Students’ UnionAll the party members are to attend the meeting.Those who are interested in the show are welcome to take part in itCome and enjoy ourselves.九.广告(转让、求购)便条1)转让、求购原因in order to improve my2)行为和内容Now I have a cell phone / bike for sale I want to buy a second-hand walkman 3)物品具体情况It is still in good condition. It can be used to4)价格商定I want to sell at least 400 Yuan. I can only pay 100 Yuan for it. Expressions:I will graduate soonIn need of money for an emergent affair, I would like to sell my computerI have a computer for saleBefore I leave this college, I’d like to sell my bikeI just bought it last month, and it can work perfectly wellI will charge only 200 Yuan for it.。
TEM4NOTES便条专四满分便条写作冲刺SECTION B NOTE-WRITING[10MIN]⾸先仔细读题,分解内容,标出重点,特别是便条中必须完成的任务要⽤数字标出来!Write a note of about50—60 words based on the following situationYesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher. Professor Wang. Write him 1.a note of apology and 2.make a request for another meeting. You should also 3.suggest the time for the requested meeting. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy.参考答案:(1.交代写便条时间)Sep.16Dear Professor,(2.按提⽰写称谓)(3内容) 1)先道歉I am deeply sorry that I missed the appointment with you because of my mistake.2)提请求I know you’re busy these days, but I wonder if you could arrange for another appointment with me because I badly need your help with my thesis.3)约时间地点)Would this Friday afternoon be OK for you? If possible, I will go to your office at two p.m. I look forward to your early reply. (4.客套话)(68 words)(5.致敬签名)Yours sincerely,John格式:⽇期、称呼和结尾三部分内容与语⾔1.注意:⾸句需⽤⾃⼰正确的语⾔表达,不要抄提⽰。
高考英语满分作文:Note(便条)Dear Alice.I wonder if you eould lend me your Chinese-English dictionary. I will return it three days later. Now I am translating an important Chinese article into English. However, I often meet some Chinese words which I don't know how to say in English. So I have to turn to the Chinese-English dietionary for help from time to time. But mine is lost. I will take good care of your dictionary. I will definitely not damage it. Thank you very much!Jenny亲爱的艾丽丝:我想知道你能否把你的汉英词典借给我,三天后还给你。
现在我正在把一篇重要的中文文章翻译成英文。
不过我经常遇到一些不知如何用英语表达的词,所以我必须时不时地求助于汉英词典,但是我的丢了。
我会好好爱护你的词典,绝不损坏。
非常感谢!珍妮5月15日May 15thDear Alice,Would you please lend me your Chinese-English dictionary?I will give it back three days later. Now I am translating an important Chinese article into English. In the article I often find Chinese words which I cannot translate into English, so I often need a Chinese-English dictionary' But Imyself have no one. I will cherish your dictionary very much and promise not to damage it. Thanks a lot!Jenny亲爱的艾丽丝:能把你的汉英词典借给我吗?三天后还给你。
Note-writing: An InvitationI. The following sentences go together to form an invitation. Working in groups oftwo or three, put them in the right order and in three paragraphs.17 March, 2006 Dear Tom,1.The first person they wish to invite is you, my childhood pal.2.We’ll be expecting you any time after six.3.My parents are giving a dinner party to mark the occasion.4.Imagine, there are already twenty long years behind me!5.See you then.6.Next Monday is my 20th birthday.7.No wonder I feel old!8.Indeed, all of those 20 years are more or less associated with you.Yours,Dick II. I n a note of invitation one usually states:1.the occasion for the invitation2.the reason for inviting the addressee (optional)3.the time and the place4.the hope of having the invitation accepted / of receiving an answer5.the reason for this (optional)III. Reference version:17 March, 2006 Dear Tom,Next Monday is my 20th birthday. Imagine, there are already twenty years behind me! No wonder I feel old!My parents are giving a dinner party to mark the occasion. The first person they wish to invite is you, my childhood pal. Indeed, all of those 20 years are more or less associated with you.We’ll be expecting you any time after six. See you then.Yours,DickNote-writing: An InvitationI. Discuss in groups of two or three and write an invitation in three paragraphs,using the cues given below.24 March, 2006 // Mary and John // just move / suburban district / southwestern Shanghai // everything / more or less / orderly / house-warming party / coming Saturday afternoon, 11 June // see for yourselves / living / country / not terrible / after all / what with / fresh air / clear sky / subway / city proper / in no time // sure / have good time / Saturday // many old friends / coming // give / ring / say / coming // Jill and JackII. R eference version:24 March, 2006 Dear Mary and John,We have just moved to a suburban district in southwestern Shanghai. Now that everything is more or less orderly again, we are going to have a house-warming party this coming Saturday afternoon, 11 June.We want you to see for yourself that living in the country is not so terrible after all, what with the fresh air, clear sky and, above all, the subway that can take us to the city proper almost in no time.We will have a good time on Saturday, we are sure. Many old friends are coming, too. Give us a ring to say that you are coming.Yours,Jill and JackUnit 3Note-writing: A Note Accepting an InvitationI. The following sentences go together to form a note accepting an invitation.Working in groups of two or three, put them in the right order. Add linking words where necessary.31 March, 2006 Dear Rebecca,1.I’m a little surprised that you seem quite happy with your new ho use.2.I’d be only too glad to come and see for myself.3.You can count on me to be punctual.4.Thank you for asking me to come to your house-warming party.5.Looking forward to seeing you.6.Do you want me to come earlier to help?7.I have long heard that you’ve move d to the suburbs, away from all kinds ofconveniences.8.You’re quite a green hand at housekeeping, as is known to all.Love,Kate II. A note accepting an invitation usually includes:1.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 occasionIII. Reference version:31 March, 2006 Dear Rebecca,Thank you for asking me to come to your house-warming party. I have long heard that you’ve moved to the suburbs, away from all kinds of conveniences. I’m a little surpr ised that you seem quite happy with your new house. I’d be only too glad to come and see for myself. You can count on me to be punctual. 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,KateUnit 4Note-writing: A Note Accepting an InvitationI. Discuss in groups of two or three and write a note accepting an invitation, usingthe cues given below.8 April, 2006 // Bill // happy / inform / alumni get-together // meet / old friend / chat / old days // incidentally / you / know / Prof. Chadi / arrive / yesterday // think / his presence / meeting / more memorable // he / be reached / 84123348 // I / prompt // count / days / see / all // MartinII. R eference version:8 April, 2006 Dear Bill,I’m happy to be informed of our alumni get-together. Surely I will meet many old friends and we’ll be able to chat over days long gone by. Incidentally, do you know that Prof. Chadi arrived in our city yesterday? I think his presence will make our meeting more memorable. He can be reached by phone no. 84123348.Yes, I’ll be prompt. I’m counting the days to see you all.Yours,MartinUnit 5Note-writing: A Note Declining an InvitationI. The following sentences go together to form a note declining an invitation.Working in groups of two or three, put them in the right order. Add linking words where necessary.14 April, 2006 Dear Rebecca,9.But, alas, I must stay away from this gala occasion, which, to me, isexcruciatingly painful.10.You see, I’ve been down with the flu for some time now.11.It really breaks my heart to miss this great party.12.Thank you for inviting me to your 20th birthday party.13.And I was told that I wouldn’t be able to recover soon.14.I can’t pass on the virus to you all.15.All the same, my heartiest congratulations!Yours,Kate II. A note declining an invitation usually includes:6.appreciation of being invited7.reasons for not being able to attend8.regret for missing such an occasion9.extending felicitation, etc, should the occasion requireIII. Reference version:14 April, 2006 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 flu 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,KateUnit 6Note-writing: A Note Declining an InvitationI. Discuss in groups of two or three and write a note declining an invitation, usingthe cues given below.9 April, 2006 // Wenhua // thanks / chamber music concert / golden wedding anniversary / grandparents // I / ought to be / there / appointment / Professor Zhang / leave for / United States / next day / afraid / I not / present // dreadfully sorry / absent / important occasion // their kindness / when I child / be remembered / with gratitude // also regret / miss / chamber music / adore // extend / heartiest congratulations / grandma // MinhaoII. R eference version:9 April, 2006 Dear Wenhua,Thanks for inviting me to the chamber music concert to be given at the golden wedding anniversary party of your grandparents. I really ought to be there, but as I have an appointment with Professor Zhang, who is leaving for the United States the next day, I’m afraid I can’t be present. I’m dreadfully sorry to have to be absent from this very important occasion. Indeed, their kindness to me when I was a child has always been remembered with gratitude. I also regret to have to miss the chamber music, which I adore. Please extend my heartiest congratulations to your grandpa and grandma.Yours,MinhaoUnit 7Note-writing: A Note Canceling an AppointmentI. The following sentences go together to form a note canceling an appointment.Working in groups of two or three, put them in the right order. Add linking words where necessary.14 April, 2006 Dear Mr. Grayson,16.Will you please see to it that some one else takes my place?17.I was just informed that Prof. Ian Henderson would arrive in Shanghai tomorrowat 10:00 a.m.18.That will certainly cause you much trouble.19.I regret that I can’t come to interview Mr. Song with you tomorrow morning.20.I was asked to meet him at the airport as he is our much respected senior advisor.21.My regrets.22.Sorry to give you such short notice.Paul White II. A note canceling an appointment usually includes:10.what appointment it is11.the reason to cancel it12.suggestion to make up for it (optional)13.expressing regretsIII. Reference version:7 July, 2006 Dear Mr. Grayson,I was just informed that Prof. Ian Henderson would arrive in Shanghai tomorrow at 10:00 a.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 WhiteUnit 8Note-writing: A Note Canceling an AppointmentI. Discuss in groups of two or three and write a note canceling an appointment,using the cues given below.12 October, 2006 // Xiaogang // given / unexpected assignment / yesterday // write / report / our study / mystery of memory / busy / coming week // impossible / attend / alumni meeting / next Sunday // say “hello” / old pals // thanks // regrets // Ningan II. R eference version:12 October, 2006 Dear Xiaogang,I was given an unexpected assignment yesterday. I was to write a report on our study of the mystery of memory, and I’ll be busy for the coming week. So it is impossible for me to attend the alumni meeting next Sunday. Please say “hello” to all of our old pals. Thank you. My deepest regrets.NinganUnit 9Note-writing: A Note of CondolenceI. The following sentences go together to form a note of condolence. Put them in the right order.27 July, 20___ Dear Lilian,1.Imagine such a sturdy little boy could have been struck down by meningitis.2.Please convey our profoundest condolences to your brother and sister-in-law.3.It grieved us beyond words to learn that your little nephew is no more.4.Please extend the same to your parents as well.5.His happy laughter still rings in our ears.Ellen, Fanny and Grace II.In a note of condolence, we usually include the following:1.the distress at hearing the sad news,2.some good words about the departed,3.expressing regrets at his / her passing away,4.some comforting words,5.extending condolences.Reference version:27 July, 20___ Dear Lilian,It grieved us beyond words to learn that your little nephew is no more. Imagine such a sturdy little boy could have been struck down by meningitis. His happy laughter still rings in our ears. Please convey our profoundest condolences to your brother and sister-in-law. Please extend the same to your parents as well.Ellen, Fanny and GraceUnit 10Note-writing: A Note of CondolenceI. Write a note of condolence, using the following cues.19 May, 20 ___ // Nancy // just read / newspaper / sad news // hardly believe / our eyes / brother Clyde / victim / plane crash // deeply grieved / loss / dear friend / brilliant young executive // extend / condolences / your parents // best regards / you all // Connie and ConradII. Reference version:19 May, 20 ____ Dear Nancy,We just read in the newspaper about the sad news. We could hardly believe oureyes when we saw that your brother Clyde could have been a victim of the plane crash. We’re deeply grieved by the loss of a dear friend, a brilliant young executive. Please extend our condolences to your parents. With best regards to you all.Connie and ConradUnit 11Note-writing: A Note Accompanying a PresentI. Put the following sentences into the right order to form a note accompanying a present. Work in groups of two or three.March 22, 2006 Dear Meili,1.It reminded me of your English studies.2.I hope it will be helpful to you.3.I happened to come across this Student’s Dictionary of English Phrasal Verbs atthe Foreign Language Book Store this morning.4.And I have wanted to do something to help make your studies easier for you.5.Here it is as a reward for your hard work.6.I have always appreciated your work style, so earnest and meticulous.Love,Aunt Mabel II. A note accompanying a present usually includes:1.the reason of sending the present,2.the hope that the present will suit the receiver.Reference version:March 22, 2006 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 MabelUnit 12Note-writing: A Note Accompanying a GiftI. Discuss in groups of two or three, write a note accompanying a gift, using the cues given below.27 December, 2005 // Yaoliang // been told / you / work hard / paper / day and night // here / CD chamber music / provide you / lover of serious music / relaxation / soothe / nerves // call / finish / work / then / hearty talk // best wishes / coming year // Weibo II. Reference version:December 27, 2005 Dear Yaoliang,I have been told that you’ve been working hard on your paper day and night. Here is a CD of chamber music, which I think may provide you, a lover of serious music, with some relaxation and soothe your nerves. Call me when you have finished your work, then we can have a hearty talk. Best wishes for the coming year!Yours,Weibo。
Note-writing评分标准1.日期(Date):正确: April 24th, 2007/ April 24, 2007/ April 24/ 24 April 2007/ 4/24/2007/ 24/4/2007 (Apr.也可以,任何一个日期都可以)2.称呼(Heading):正确: (Dear) Mike: (,)/ (Dear) Hilda: (,)(缺逗号或冒号,扣0.5)位置在日期下面一行左侧.3. 结尾(Ending):正确: Yours sincerely,/Yours,/Sincerely yours,/Sincerely, (无逗号,扣0.5) Sincerely, Mike, Hilda(若在一行,扣0.5)Yours Sincerely(两个单词的首字母都大写扣0.5)若名字没写或人名XXX(或Mike/Hilda)扣1分.4. 格式需前后一致,如全左或全右,若不符合,扣1分.2000I have read on the notice board that the university is looking for a part-time library assistance who can work at weekends. I think you are the suitable person for this vacancy, for you are free at weekends and it pays well, yet the job is not difficult. It is also a good chance to improve yourself. So you should go for an interview.2001I’m deeply sorry that I was unable to keep my engagement to meet you. I fear you are displeased at my failing to keep my promise, but I hope you will forgive me, for my mother was suddenly taken sick early yesterday morning, and I had to send her to hospital.I know you’re very busy these days, but I wonder if you could arrange for another appointment me. I look forward to your early reply.2003Thank you for inviting me to your house-warming party this weekend. But I’m afraid I couldn’t go there, because I h ave an important business appointment on that day. I saw some pictures of your new house, which is so cozy and comfortable. I sincerely hope that you have a good day.2004I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t do very well in the final exam and I know you must be very unhappy about it. But please don’t lose heart, since you have done your best. I think what you need is to sum up your mistakes and make good preparation for next time. I believe you’ll succeed. Good luck!2005April 29, 2005 Dear Hilda,I have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band from America. The band has won numerous international and national prizes. The performance will be held in the Grand Theatre the day after tomorrow and it begins at seven o’clock in the evening. I’d like you to go with me if you have no other arrangements for the evening. Can you make it? Please let me know as soon as possible.2006April 23rd, 2006 Dear Michael,I’m so happy to learn that you are planning a weekend excursion for our class. I’m eager to join the short journey. Could you tell me more about the journey such as when it will be and where we are going so that I can make preparations ahead of time?I’ll be looking forward to your reply. Thanks in advance.2007April 22, 2007 Dear Jimmy,Thank you so much for invi ting me to join the swimming club. I’d like to but I’m afraid I cannot. To learn tennis has long been my dream and the best tennis teacher will be leaving next year. So this is the last chance for me and I would like very much to seize it.Best wishes.2008April 20, 2008 Dear Jane,I heard you want to subscribe to an English–language newspaper. Here I’d like to recommend one to you. Personally, I suggest 21st Century as my favorite, which is designed especially for college students to study English. The topics discussed are close to college life and could arouse our attention. Besides, the new words and expressions are marked, which makes it easier for us to memorize and take notes. I’ve benefited a lot from reading this newspaper and I believe it can also help you improve your English.Sincerely yours,XXX2009I 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.2010April 17th, 2010 Dear John,I happened to learn that you were throwing an end-of-the-term party next week. That’s really a fascinating idea and I’ve been expecting that for long. I have some balloons and ribbons at hand and I can help you decorate the room. As for the music for the party, I have almost a hundred CDs, so you can drop by when you have time and get those you like.2011April 20, 2008 Dear my friend,The summer vacation is coming next month. I hope you will visit our home town and stay with us. It's very beautiful here with everything in bloom now. If possible, you can come here by the train No. 1010, which will arrive here at 18:00.I am looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Sincerely,。