Directions:
指示：
Two months ago you got a job as an editor for the magazine Design & Fashion. But now you find that the work is not what you expected. You decide to quit. Write a letter to your boss, Mr. Wang, telling him your decision, and stating your reason(s).
个月前，你得到了一份编辑杂志的设计和时尚的工作。但现在你发现工作并不是你所期望的。你决定放弃。给你的老板写一封信，告诉他你的决定，并说明你的理由。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
一、辞职信
Dear Mr. Wang,
亲爱的王先生，
I am writing to inform you of my intention of withdrawing from my current position in this magazine.
我写信告诉你我的意图是从我现在的这本杂志中抽出的位置。 Though having worked here for merely two months, I, unfortunately, find that this job is quite different from my expectation. First of all, I have to say that my salary is far from satisfying, which barely sustains me in this expensive city. Moreover, so far I have never had the responsibility of any challenging task. 虽然在这里工作仅仅2个月，但我很不幸地发现这项工作与我的期望有很大的不同。首先，我要说的是，我的薪水远远不能令人满意，这在这个昂贵的城市勉强维持着我的生活。而且，到目前为止我从未有过任何挑战性的任务。 I apologize in advance for any inconvenience it might bring to you.
我为您可能给您带来的任何不便深表歉意。
Yours truly,
你真正的，
Li Ming
李明
二、请求信
Directions:
指示：
You want to contribute to Project Hope by offering financial aid to a child in a remote area. Write a letter to the department concerned, asking them to help find a candidate. You should specify what kind of child you want to help and how you will carry out your plan.
你想通过向偏远地区的儿童提供经济援助来帮助希望工程的希望。给有关部门写一封信，要求他们帮助找到候选人。你应该具体说明你想帮助什么样的孩子，以及如何实施你的计划。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
To Whom It May Concern,
对他们可能关心的人，
My name is Li Ming, a college student of Peking University, and I am writing in the hope of your assistance to find a needy child for whom I may provide financial support.
我的名字叫李明，是北京大学的一名大学生，我写的是希望能帮助你找到一个需要帮助的孩子，我可以提供资金支持。 First and foremost I would like to declare that I possess the financial ability to implement this plan owing to my decent income from part-time jobs. As to the candidate, I am hoping that he/she comes from an elementary school of the less developed areas of Western China, who is forced out of school. I would like to pay for his/her tuition fee and other school expenses until he/she graduates from university.
首先，我想声明，我拥有我的经济能力，以实现这一计划，由于我的收入来自兼职工作。作为候选人，我希望他/她来自中国西部欠发达地区的一所小学，他被迫离开学校。我想为他/她的学费和其他学校的费用支付，直到他/她从大学毕业。 Thank you for your time.
谢谢你的时间。
Yours cordially,
你的热诚，
Li Ming
李明
三、建议信
Directions:
指示：
Write a litter to your university library, making suggestions for improving its service.
给你的大学图书馆写一份垃圾，建议改进它的服务。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
To Whom It May Concern,
有关负责人：
As a student of this university, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation for your kind assistance as always. Meanwhile, I feel that it would be beneficial to express my views concerning the quality of the library service.
作为这所大学的学生，我想有机会表达我的谢意，为您的亲切援助一如既往。同时，我觉得有利于表达我对图书馆服务质量的看法。
In the first place, I find that most keyboards of the library computers are in poor operation, which brings much inconvenience to the users. I would also
recommend the library to improve the efficiency of purchasing new books and subscribing to academic journals. Last but not least, the study rooms need to be furnished with a better lighting system.
在第一个地方，我发现图书馆电脑的大部分键盘都是很差的，给用户带来很多不便。我还建议图书馆提高购买新书和定购学术期刊的效率。最后但并非最不重要的是，研究室需要提供一个更好的照明系统。
I hope that you take my suggestions into serious consideration.
我希望你能认真考虑我的建议。
Yours sincerely,
你真诚，
Li Ming
李明
四、求职信
Directions:
指示： You are a graduate student of X University, and you are interested in the position of business manager that is advertised on the newspaper. Write a letter to the company stating the reasons for your application, your qualification for the position, and asking for an interview.
你是××大学的一个研究生，你很感兴趣，在报纸上登广告的业务经理的职位。写一封信给公司说明你申请的理由，你的资格申请，并要求面试。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
Dear Sir or Madam,
尊敬的先生或女士，
I am writing to apply for the position of business manager you advertised in yesterday’s China Daily.
我写信申请您在昨天的中国日报上刊登广告的业务经理的职位。
To briefly introduce myself, I am a graduate student of Peking University
majoring in business administration, and expect graduation this June. Not only have I excellent academic performance in all courses, I also possess the rich experience of assisting management staff of several renowned international companies, such as KPMG and Microsoft. My interactive personal skills and teamwork spirit are also appropriate for this post. For further information, please refer to my attached resume.
简单介绍一下自己，我是北京大学工商管理专业的研究生，预计今年六月毕业。不仅有我出色的学术表现，我还拥有丰富的经验，协助管理人员的几个著名的国际公司，如毕马威和微软。我的个人技能和团队合作精神也适合这个职位。详情请参阅附上的简历。
I would be grateful if you could arrange an interview at your earliest
convenience.
如果你能在最早的时候安排面试，我将不胜感激。
Yours sincerely,
你真诚，
Li Ming
李明
五、道歉信
Directions:
指示：
You are invited to a dinner at a friend’s house, but you are not able to attend because of the preparation for a coming examination. Write a letter to your friends to express your apology, explain your reason, and suggest a meeting at another time.
你被邀请参加一个朋友家的晚宴，但是你不能参加，因为准备考试的准备工作。给你的朋友写一封信，表达你的歉意，解释你的理由，并在另一个时间召开会议。 You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
Dear Anne,
亲爱的安妮，
Thank you for your invitation to dinner at your home tomorrow evening. Unfortunately, it is much to my regret that I cannot join you and your family,
because I will be fully occupied then for an important exam coming the day after tomorrow. I feel terribly sorry for missing the chance of such a happy get-together, and I hope that all of you enjoy a good time. Is it possible for you and me to have a private meeting afterward? If so, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line about your preferable date. I do long for a pleasant chat with you.
谢谢你的邀请，在你家的明天晚上吃饭。不幸的是，我很遗憾，我不能参加你和你的家庭，因为我将被充分地被占领，然后一个重要的考试即将到来的一天。我觉得错过了这么一个欢乐的聚会的机会，很抱歉，我希望你们能度过一个愉快的时光。你和我有一个私人会议可以吗？如果是的话，请不要犹豫，把我的一条线给你，你最好的日期。我和你聊天很愉快。
Please allow me to say sorry again.
请允许我再次道歉。
Regards,
当做
Li Ming
李明
六、感谢信
Directions:
指示：
You have just come back from a student exchange program in the U.S. Write a letter to your host family in New York to express your gratitude for their
hospitality, describe the help they gave you, offer to repay their help and invite them to visit you.
你刚从美国的一个学生交流计划中回来，写一封信给你的寄宿家庭在纽约，表达你对他们的感激之情，描述他们给你的帮助，提供给你的帮助，并邀请他们去拜访你。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
七、申请信
Directions:
指示：
Being a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is your strong wish. Write a letter to the Beijing Olympic Committee to state your application to be a volunteer, describe your qualifications, and express the appreciation of an interview.
作为2008届北京奥运会的志愿者是你的愿望。写一封信给北京奥组委来说明你的申请是一名志愿者，描述你的资质，并表示赞赏的接受采访。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
Dear Sir or Madam,
尊敬的先生或女士，
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.
我写信是为了表达我对北京奥组委最近发起的“奥运志愿者招募”的兴趣，我想申请一个合格的候选人。
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.
因为我是一个英语专业，我的普通话和英语，以及我的基本命令的法语，保证我符合语言要求的各种志愿职位。更重要的是，我一直是一个热情的参与者，在许多国际交流项目，这反映在我的简历，因此，我相信我的沟通技巧，使我胜任这一职位。
Should you grant me an interview, I would be most grateful.
如果你给我面试，我将不胜感激。
Yours truly
你真正的
Li Ming
李明
八、投诉信
Directions:
指示：
You bought a digital camera in a store last week, and you have found that there is something wrong with it. Write a letter to the store manager to explain the problem, express your complaints and suggest a solution.
上周你在商店买了一台数码相机，你发现它有点毛病。写一封信给商店经理解释这个问题，表达你的抱怨，并提出一个解决方案。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
Dear Manager,
尊敬的经理， I venture to write to complain about the quality of the digital camera I bought last Friday at your store. During the five days the camera has been in my possession, problems have emerged one after another. For one thing, the screen is always black, making the camera no different from a traditional one. For another, the battery is distressing as it supports the camera’s operation for only two hours. Therefore, I wish to exchange it for another camera or declare a refund. I will appreciate it if my problem receives due attention.
我冒昧写信抱怨我上星期五在你们商店买的数码相机的质量问题。在五天里，相机一直在我的身上，出现了一个又一个问题。对于一件事，屏幕总是黑色的，使相机没有什么不同于传统的。另一方面，电池是令人痛心的，因为它支持相机的操作只有2小时。因此，我想换一个相机或宣布退款。如果我的问题受到应有的关注，我会很感激的。
Yours,
你的，
Li Ming
李明
九、询问信
Directions:
指示：
You and your family are planning for a trip to Hong Kong during the May holiday. Write a letter to a travel agency to explain your travel plans, ask for relevant information, and express your gratitude for a reply.
你和你的家人计划在五一假期去一趟港。写一封信给旅行社解释你的旅行计划，询问相关信息，并表达你的感激之情。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
十、邀请信
Directions:
指示：
You are going to celebrate your 23rd birthday with a big party. Write a letter to invite your friend Anne to the party. In the letter, please specify the time and the location, explain the activities, and express your wish for her attendance. 你将要为你的第二十三个生日庆祝一个盛大的派对。写一封信邀请你的朋友安妮去晚会。在信中，请注明时间和地点，解释活动，并表示您的愿望，为她的出席。 You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
Dear Anne,
亲爱的安妮， I wonder if there is any chance for your to come to my 23rd birthday party at my house on this Saturday night, May the 8th. It would be my pleasure to
share the important moments with you. In addition, since you are a fan of rock music, I am glad to tell you that I have invited our campus Rock’n’Roll band, the “Brainbreak”, to perform. There are also arrangements for dancing and cake-cutting, which I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy.
我不知道在这个星期六的晚上，你在我家的第二十三个生日聚会上有什么机会来我家的，五月八日。和你一起分享这些重要的时刻将是我的荣幸。此外，因为你是个摇滚乐迷，我也很高兴地告诉你，我还邀请到了我们的校园摇滚乐队，“Brainbreak”来我的晚会，演出。还有安排舞蹈和蛋糕切割，我相信你会彻底享受。
The dinner starts at 6 pm so that we can have a nice and long evening. 晚餐晚上6点开始，这样我们就可以有一个愉快的夜晚。
I would love for you to attend, so please let me know your decision. 我很愿意你参加，所以请告诉我你的决定。
Love,
爱，
Li Ming
李明
十一、祝贺信
Directions:
指示：
Your friend Jason is elected as the Chairman of the Students’ Union of your university. Write a letter to congratulate him, state the reason for his success, and express your best wishes and encouragement.
你的朋友杰森被选为你校学生会主席。写一封信祝贺他，国家成功的原因，并表达你的最美好的祝愿和鼓励。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Do not write the address.
不要写地址。
Dear Jason,
亲爱的杰森，
I am much delighted to learn that you have been elected the Chairman of our University Students’ Union. This is a special and happy moment for you and I am very proud of your achievement.
得知你被选为我校学生会主席，我很高兴。这是一个特殊而快乐的时刻，我为你的成就感到骄傲。
The Students’ Union plays an essential role in our campus life. Managing and leveraging such an organization not only poses a great challenge to you, but will also fundamentally enhance your ability comprehensively. I believe this position will be a new beginning, and a chance for you to embrace a fuller life and pave the way for a brilliant future career.
学生会在我们的校园生活中起着重要的作用。管理和利用这样一个组织不仅对你提出了巨大的挑战，而且也将从根本上提高你的能力。我相信这个职位将是一个新的开始，一个机会让你去拥抱一个充实的人生，为一个灿烂的未来事业铺平道路。
Please accept my most sincere congratulations!
请接受我最诚挚的祝贺！
Best wishes,
最美好的祝福
Li Ming
李明
十三、备忘录
Directions:
指示：
You are the organizer of a spring excursion activity in the suburbs of Beijing this weekend. Write a memorandum to remind the students of your department about the following items: the place to visit, the time and place to meet, and preparation for the activity.
你是本周末在北京郊区的一个春季远足活动的组织者。写一份备忘录，提醒你们部门的学生：参观，时间和地点，并为活动准备。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
To: All students of the English Department
对：英语系全体学生
From: Class Monitor, Li Ming
来自：班长，李明
Date: April 15, 2007
日期：20xx年4月15日
Subject: Spring Excursion
主题：春季远足 As spring arrives and the weather turns to be more agreeable, the department has decided to organize a spring excursion in suburban Huairou District, which
is not far away from the city of Beijing, on this Sunday, April 20th. Activities include mountain-climbing and picnic. All students of the English Department are encouraged to participate. We remind you of the necessity of bringing some food and water, as well as wearing comfortable shoes.
随着春天的到来，天气变得更加宜人，该部门决定组织一次怀柔郊区的春季短途旅行，而这离北京的城市不远，在这个星期日，四月二十日。活动包括爬山和野餐。鼓励英语系全体学生参加。我们提醒你带一些食物和水，以及穿着舒适的鞋子的必要性。
We will meet at the west gate of the university at 9am, Sunday; a bus has been arranged. Please be punctual so that we have enough time to enjoy the beautiful nature.
我们将在星期日上午9点，大学西门集合；车。请准时，以便我们有足够的时间来欣赏美丽的自然。
十四、便签
Directions:
指示：
You want to borrow a book from your classmates Kate. Leave her a note which contains the name of the book in need, the time you hope to keep the book, as well as your gratitude.
你想从你的同学凯特借一本书。给她留一张纸条，里面包含了这本书的名字，你希望能保留的时间，以及你的感激之情。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Mar. 8th
三月八日
Kate,
凯特
I wonder if you can lend me your MLA Handbook for Academic Writing. I am in the process of writing my graduation thesis, and need to consult the book now and then for standard formatting. Thus I might need to keep the book for about a month and a half, and I hope that would not bring any inconvenience to you. I assure you that I will maintain the book in good condition. If possible, please give me a call and I will come by your house to pick up the book.
不知你是否可以借我你的MLA学术写作手册。我在写我的毕业论文的过程中，需要咨询的书，然后为标准格式。因此，我可能需要保持这本书大约一个半月，我希望不会给你带来任何不便。我向你保证，我将在良好的条件下保持这本书。如果可能的话，请给我打个电话，我会来你家里拿这本书。
With many thanks,
有很多感谢，
Li Ming
李明
十五、通知
Directions:
指示：
Suppose you are an secretary of the English Department of X University. Write a notice to inform the teachers and students of this department of a lecture on crosscultural studies.
假设你是××大学英语系的秘书。写一个通知，通知教师和本系学生对跨文化研究讲座。
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
你应该在答题纸上写100个字2。
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. 不要在信的结尾签上自己的名字。用“李明”代替。
Notice
通知 There is going to be a lecture, titled “Across Cultures: Digital Media and
Literate Activity”, in the meeting room of the English Department from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 11th. The lecture will be given by Professor Robert Johnson, who is from the Department of Englsih Literature of University of Pennsylvania. Professor Johnson is known for his unique probing of the many connections between literate activity and new information technologies. He will present, in his humorous style, the relation he found between culture and technological development, which you surely will enjoy very much. All the teachers and students are welcome to attend this lecture.
将有一场演讲，题为“跨越文化：数码媒体和文化活动”，在英语系会议室从上午9点至11:00星期一，七月十一日。本次讲座将由罗伯特教授约翰逊，谁是来自宾夕法尼亚大学英语文学系。约翰逊教授以他独特的探索知识的活动和新的信息技术之间的许多连接。他将以他的幽默风格呈现在文化与科技发展之间的关系，你一定会很喜欢。欢迎所有老师和学生参加本次讲座。
English Department
英语系