1、Task 1 (G) Types of Letter 1. Complaint2. Enquiry3. Request4. Apology5. Acknowledgement6. Suggestion 7. Job application8. Recommendation9. Self-introduction10. Invitation Format of a letter Dear -(Regards )Closure Signature 称谓v To an organization: Formalv Dear Sir or Madamv Dear Mr. / Mrs./Miss/Ms.
2、+ surnamev To those who are concerned/ To whom it may concernv 齐头式v To an individual/friend: Formal or semi-formalv Dear Professor + Surnamev Dear John (Given name)Regards ClosureBest wishesBest regardsWith lots of loveTake careYours sincerely,Yours truly,Yours faithfully,Cordially yours,Tactics for
3、 Task 1 (General Training)StructureDear Sir or Madam, unknown authority/strangerDear Mr./Ms./Prof/Dr (Surname), known authorityDear (name), friend/relative Re: (position)only for application letterAs one of your (identity) s, I am writing this letter to express my (emotion) formalI am (name) , writi
4、ng to you for (purpose) informalQuestion 1&2explanation of the whole event and expression of some emotionQuestion 3offer your own solution Looking forward to your early reply and thanks for your great effort to deal with it.Yours sincerely(English name)Emotion WordsComplainRequestThanksApologyInvita
5、tionApp/RecomJunk WordsdiscomfortconcernthanksregretinvitationconfidencedissatisfactionconfusionappreciationsorrowdisturbanceinterestthankfulnessgriefannoyanceirritationMedium Wordsuneasinessperplexityremorserequestself-assurancediscomposurebewildermentrepentanceboldnessFavorable wordsdisconcertions
6、olicitudechagrinpropositionaplombperturbationbafflementcontritionsolicitationpoisevexationcompunctionlamentation Complaint 说明意图+解释情况+解决方案1. I am writing to complain about/that2. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with somebody about something3. I am most reluctant to complain, but4. I feel s
7、orry to trouble you but I am afraid I have to make a complaint aboutExamples:I am writing to complain about the service on the Beijing-Shanghai train which I took on August 16, 2001.I am writing to express my dissatisfaction about the Walkman I bought at the duty-free shop in your airport on Februar
8、y 14, 2005. End of a complaint letter1. I would be grateful / I shall appreciate it very much if you could take the matter into consideration and solve it at your earliest convenience.2. I would like to have this matter settled by the end of/ within 14 days.Writing task 1v You live in a room in coll
9、ege which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you.v Write a letter to the Accommodation Office at the college and ask for a new room next
10、term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next term. I would prefer a single room, as I find the present sharing arrangement inconvenient. I must explain that the reason for my dissatisfaction is my roo
11、mmates inconsiderate behavior. For one thing, his friends are constantly visiting him; for another, he regularly holds noisy parties. In addition, he sometimes borrows my things without asking me. In these circumstances, I find it difficult to concentrate on my students, and I am falling behind in m
12、y assignments. I am sure you will agree that the only solution is for me to move into a room of my own, where I will be free from such distractions. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could find a single room for me, preferably not in the same building but as near to the college campus as possibl
13、e. Yours sincerely,Janice Kennedy Writing task 1You have received your pay for your summer holiday part-time job, but your pay is less than you were promised. Please write a letter to the manager of the unit, clearly stating what work you have done and how long your work took. While explaining your
14、case, put forward your demand and suggestion. Dear Manager, I have received the $800 cheque which you pay to me as a part-time software programmer in your company during my latest summer vacation. However, I am at a loss why the amount is $ 100 less than you promised to pay me. It was contracted tha
15、t a part-time software programmers weekly wage is $ 300. I signed the contract with you and consequently worked in your company for a total of 3 weeks. In the period, I went to and from work on time and to your satisfaction, I completed each task that you assigned me without any errors. Also, no bla
16、me about me was ever heard in any aspect. So my total income should be $ 900, which is $ 100 more than that I gained from you. I firmly insist on your kind explanation of the difference and making it up as soon as possible. Your early reply would be highly appreciated. Yours sincerely Janet Smith En
17、quiry 目的+具体问题+（急切心情+感激+联系方式）1. I am writing for information about2. I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information regarding3. I would be most grateful if you could supply me with the following information. End of an Enquiry letter1. Thank you for your consideration2. I
18、 am expecting your early reply.3. I am looking forward to your immediate response.4. In addition, if you could let me have details of I would be more than grateful.Writing task 1 As part of a student social survey project, you are organizing a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town.
19、Write a letter asking for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, and the dates of its opening and closing, and if there are any discounts available.Dear Sir, I am organizing a group of students to pay a visit to the historical exhibition in your town. This visit will be
20、 part of our schools activities to encourage the students to take part in social surveys. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could supply me with the following information. First of all, what are the dates between which the exhibition will be held, and what are the daily opening hours? Secondly,
21、what is the size of the exhibition, what is its theme and what objects are on display? Thirdly, are there any other activities being held in connection with the exhibition?I must point out that I hope to bring over students to the exhibition. So I would like to inquire if there is any discount avail
22、able on entrance tickets for students. If so, how much is the discount and what is the minimum number of students necessary to qualify for it?I look forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, George Moore Apology 目的+原因+再次表示歉意 / 补救措施1. I am writing to apologize for 2. I am terribly sorry, but3. Thank yo
23、u for , but I am sorry to say that End of an apology letter1. I hope you can accept my apologies. Please allow me to say sorry again. 2. Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.3. I would be very grateful if you could tell me if there is any way that I can make up for it. I do apologize
24、for any inconvenience this may cause you.Writing task 1 One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you cannot manage to meet her at the airport on time. Write a letter asking her to wait for you at the airport and tell her how to identify you.Dear Mary,I am very much
25、looking forward to your visit to my city. Just think: after all these years of writing to each other, we will finally have the chance to meet! However, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to meet you at the airport as soon as you arrive. The reason is that your flight will arrive early in
26、 the morning, and the quickest I can get to the airport will be about an hour after you land. Please wait for me in the arrival lounge. You should be able to have breakfast there while you wait. By the way, as we have never met I must tell you how to recognize me: I am medium height and have a small
27、 mustache. In addition, I will be carrying a copy of the morning newspaper tucked under my left arm. Looking forward to out first meeting. Yours sincerely,Harry Invitation 目的+具体情况（5W）+ 期待回复1. I am writing to invite you to 2. I would like to see your presence at 3. I am sending you this invitation to
28、 and I sincerely hope you can be part of it.4. I am wondering if you could come to my birthday party in my new house this Saturday evening. End of an invitation letter1. My family and I would feel honored if you could come.2. We would be looking forward to your participation in the party.3. Would yo
29、u please drop me a line to let me know if you can come? I really hope you can make it. RSVP (repondez sil vous plait) (before April 1)Writing task 1You want to invite some friends to a party. Write an invitation letter to them individually, elaborating on the reason why such a party should be held a
30、nd what activities will be arranged for them. Dear Susan, I will hold a dinner party at my house on June 23, 2000(Saturday) to celebrate my fathers being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for journalism this year. As you are a close friend of our family, my parents and I would very much like you to partici
31、pate in the celebration and share our joy. The occasion will star at five oclock in the afternoon, with the showing of the documentary film of the 1999 Kosovo war produced by my father, which secured the prize for him. This will be followed by a dinner party. At around eight oclock, we will hold a s
32、mall musical soiree, at which a band will perform some works by Bach and Strauss. If you do not have any prior appointment on June 23, my family and I look forward to the pleasure of your company. Cordially yours,Jessica LouisRSVP before June 19 Acknowledgement 目的+原因+再次感谢1. I am writing to extend/co
33、nvey my heart-felt thanks/sincere appreciation/gratitude to you for End of a thank-you letter1. I must thank you again for your generous help / kind assistance.2. Please accept my gratitude, now and always.3. My true gratitude is beyond words. Thank you again.4. If you need any help to , please let
34、me know. I shall appreciate it very much if you can give me a chance to return your kindness.Writing task 1After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person. Write a special letter to express your thanks.Dear John,I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude. I am referr
35、ing to that unfortunate accident the other day, when I was knocked off my bike by a taxi. If it had not been for your timely assistance in giving me first aid and taking me to a nearby hospital, I fear that the consequences might have been much more serious. The doctor says that my broken leg is hea
36、ling well, and the bruises and cuts I suffered will soon be completely better. In addition, the taxi company has agreed to pay my hospital bills. Everyone agrees that it was your quick-witted response in that emergency that has led to this satisfactory outcome. Although nowadays many people talk abo
37、ut the need to be unselfish to help others, we see very few people practicing what they preach. But you showed by your selfless action that you are an exception. If there were more people like you, this world would be a much nicer place. Yours sincerely, TedWriting task 1You have just arrived in the
38、 city where you are going to spend two years for your masters degree. You have a lot preparation to do before the new term starts, but you do not know how to go round the city. A friend you have newly acquainted offered you guidance and helped you through difficulties. Write a letter to express your
39、 thanks. Dear Mary, I am writing this letter to thank you for the guidance you gave me. I was a perfect stranger when arriving at this city. Once I lost myself for not knowing the way in a downtown street, although I stopped to ask some people for direction. As you know this is the first time for me
40、 to come up to this big city. I bought a guidebook, but there were still difficulties in going round the city. The streets and shops puzzled me so much that I would rather stay indoors. It is your valuable guidance that has enabled me to go about the city without losing myself. I thank you very much
41、 for your kink help. Now I begin to know how to take the proper trolley buses. Yesterday I went downtown with some of my schoolmates to buy some stationery. Lesson will begin in a few days. I will come over to see you some day next week and tell you everything that has happened to me. Sincerely your
42、s Julia Noel Request 目的+解释原因+重申并表达感谢1. I am writing to request to do something2. I am writing in the hope that End of a request letter1. By the way, if you think it is possible , I would like to . I am sorry for the inconvenience this may cause you.2. I am looking forward to your reply.Writing task
43、1You stayed with a local family when you attended a training program in New Zealand. You returned to your home country in a hurry and found that you had left your laptop computer in the family. Write a letter to the family, thanking them for their hospitality. Describe your computer and where it is
44、and ask the host to send it back to you.You do NOT need to write your own address. Dear Mr. Scoot, Im writing to express my gratitude for your entertainment during my stay in your house. I cannot forget your beautiful wifes cooking. However, due to my rashness, I left my laptop computer in the guest
45、 room that you had arranged for me, which causes many inconveniences both in my work and my life. The above mentioned laptop computer is Model IBM 500 with gray appearance, half-new. I vaguely remember that I put it on the desk by the fireplace of the guest room. The laptop computer contains all the
46、 important data related to my job. I cannot live without it. I really appreciate if you can find it out and send it to me by EMS as soon as possible. Enclosed with the letter is the return envelope with address, and a cheque of post. I am looking forward to your kind reply.Sincerely yours Suggestion目的+建议（23点）1. I got to know from that . I am writing to give you some advice about it.2. I am writing in response to to suggest ways in which End of a suggestion letter1. I would appreciate and will be more than happy to expand on any of the comments I have made here.2. I
