一、感谢信
Sample 1
20 June 2006
Dear Mr. Seaton，
Thank you very much for taking me with you on that splendid outing to London. It was the first time that I had seen the Tower or any of the other famous sights. If I'd gone alone, I couldn't have seen nearly as much, because I wouldn't have known my way about.
The weather was splendid on that day, which I thought was rare. I still remember some people told me that in Britain there was weather and no climate. During the same day, it might snow in the morning, rain at noon, shine in the afternoon and be windy before the night falls. So I think I was lucky.
I think the river trip was the best thing of all. London really came alive for me as we saw it from the Thames during that wonderful journey down to Greenwich. It was all tremendously exciting － a day that I shall never forget.
Thank you for giving me such a great birthday treat.
Yours sincerely,
Linda Chen
Thanks for. . .
It was very nice/good of you to ...
Thank you very much for. . .
I must thank you for. . .
I am extremely grateful for your help. . .
I am most grateful for. . .
二、建议信
Sample 1
21 June 2006
Dear Mary,
Thanks for your last letter. I'm so glad that you have been able (at last! ) to arrange a holiday in Australia. As I fear I won't be able to meet you at the airport when you arrive, nor will I be able to be home until later in the afternoon, so here are some instructions and suggestions.
There is a bus from the airport to the city. It is much cheaper than a cab. Take the bus to the city and ask to get off at Town Hall railway station.
To get to my place in the eastern suburbs you have three options. You can either take a cab, a bus or the train. I suggest you take the train, since the airport bus will leave you right at the station. Get off at Cliff Station. From there you can either walk to my place (about ten minutes) or take a taxi. Probably you should take a taxi as you will have luggage.
When you arrive at my flat, ring the intercom for Flat 2. My friend Lillian will be at home and she will open the front door for you and let you into my flat.
Presumably you will be tired and want to sleep. But if you feel like some exercise after that long flight, you could stroll down to Cooper Park, which is only ten minutes away ? you can see it from the window.
Cheers and looking forward to seeing you.
Yours sincerely,
Annie
P.S. I will leave something for breakfast in the fridge. Help yourself to anything you want.
Here are some instructions and suggestions.
May I suggest that we meet at the gate of the university?
I'd like to suggest you should visit London for at least two days on your
way to Scotland.
Considering your present situation, I propose that you should apply for
the post.
What I want to suggest is ...
My suggestion is that. . .
If you. .. , you had better. . .
三、申请信
Sample 1
20 March 2006
Dear Sir,
I was very interested in your advertisement in today's edition of The Evening Post and I should like to apply to be a member of the Amazon Expedition team. I am twenty-three years old and have an honors degree in Botany from Bath
University. Since leaving university I have been working in a research laboratory but my contract comes to an end in six weeks. I would particularly like to join the
expedition for the opportunity it would give me to study the plant life of the area.
I enjoy several outdoor activities including rowing and rock climbing and I consider myself to be both fit and healthy enough to undertake such an expedition.
If you would like me to attend an interview, I would be able to come at any time convenient to you, (J1) my employers have agreed to give me time off for the purpose.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Lily Ma
I would like to apply for . . .
I wish to apply for the position of . . .
If you need any other information concerning my background, . . . I am writing to you to apply for admittance to your university as a
visiting scholar.
I hope it would be possible for me to take some training courses and
work in your laboratory.
I believe that with your help I would make progress in my career. Should you think favorably of my application, kindly grant me an
interview.
An early response will be very much appreciated.
Enclosed please find a resume and a list of my publications.
四、投诉/抱怨信
Sample 1
15 April 2006
Dear Sir,
I saw your advertisement for "the perfect lighter" in Sunday Times last week and immediately sent off a ?2 postal order and the completed form for the lighter. Imagine my surprise when all I got in return was a box of matches! I could understand a mistake. I might even pardon a joke. But in this case, your
advertisement is a deliberate lie since a friend of mine who also sent the coupon got the same result.
I think it's a shame to promise an economical lighter when in fact you are not selling a lighter a1 all. Instead of saying it works quickly, you should admit that you are offering matches. And what about "only" ?2: I usually pay 10 pennies for a box of matches, and they are often given away free.
I regard your advertisement as a serious deception and demand that you send me my money back immediately. Otherwise I will take active steps to make sure the Consumers' Association hear about it.
Yours faithfully,
Peter Li
I am highly disappointed in . . .
I am writing to place a complaint against. . .
I am sorry to inform you that. . .
I am writing to draw your attention to . . .
Please make sure that appropriate measures are taken to solve the
problem.
I hope you will look into the matter and give me an immediate reply. If our demand is not accepted and put into practice, we would resort to
other measures.
五、邀请函
Sample Writing 1
16 May 2006
Dear Mr. Williams,
Thank you for your letter of congratulation on my exam results. I was very pleased to hear from you. The results were a great relief. I did much better than I thought I would.
We are having a celebration party on Saturday 22 May and we shall be pleased if you can come. It is a party for me, but my parents and some of their old friends are joining in, so you will find "real people" as well as teenagers to talk to.
The party starts at half past six－ drinks, and a buffet supper later. You said in your letter that you've given up driving, so my father will meet you with the car at San Mateo station. Please let me know what time your train arrives.
There is a good train back to San Palo at 10:30 and we'll arrange transport for you to catch that. I hope that won't be too late for you. It would be a pity if you had to leave while the party was still in full swing.
I do hope that you will be able to come.
Yours sincerely,
Lily Chen
I am pleased to invite you to . . .
Is there any chance of your coming. . .
I was wondering if you could come. . .
I would like to invite you to . ..
I wonder if you would like to come. . .
I would be very happy if you could come. . .
Please accept my invitation.
六、描述信
12 Mary 2006
Sample 1
Dear Tom,
Thanks for your letter which finally caught up with me in London. I suppose you're keen to hear how the trip has been so far. So here's a short description of what's happened.
Well, you remember we left Sydney on Monday and arrived in London 24 hours later. After such a long and exhausting flight the first thing we did was to have a good, long sleep. And after that?a good meal to make up for all that horrible airline stuff! The first real day of our holiday was spent just walking around London to get a feel of the place. After that, however, we were more particular and planned each day carefully.
First, we looked at all the historical sights, such as the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, the British Museum and the National Gallery. Then we visited some other famous places, such as Kew Gardens and Hampstead Heath. Finally, we took a one-day trip to Oxford, which is really the most marvelous town. You should make sure to go there when you visit England. After we had seen a lot of London, we flew to Paris. A t first, we didn't like the place－I suppose because it was so different from London. Later, though, we began to really love it and started to appreciate its differentness.
The final stage of our trip is a visit to Rome, after which we will be staying in Singapore for two days before returning to Australia.
Hope everyone is well. See you soon.
When I knew him he must have been in his early thirties. (people) It is an exceptionally old university town. (places)
It was long, round, cigar-shaped, and had several curious markings on
the bottom. (objects)
The whole flat seems to be a hive of activity. (human scenes)
My hotel room looks out across a main road which runs beside the river.
(landscape)
My father would often bring home gramophone records. (habits and
conditions)
If you want a quick reply, the letter should be taken to the central post
office and registered. (processes)
七、道歉信
Sample 1
22 March 2006
Dear Ms. Reinhart,
I am terribly sorry that I failed to arrive at BLCU last Friday. I hope that this did not mess you up completely, although I know that you had already made some special arrangements for my visit with you parents and friends. I am very sorry about all that. I am sure you will be sympathetic, however, when I tell you that my father is
dangerously ill in hospital, and that I found it impossible to leave for the visit when he is in this state.
My father was working very hard on his project on protecting the environment. I know the project has come to a very important stage. He and his assistants did not take regular rest for three weeks. Last night, my father had a heart attack and was soon sent to the hospital. The doctor said my father was in a very serious situation, and, he might need an operation.
24 hours have passed. Nothing has changed. I have to stay at the hospital. I will let you know if there is any good news.
I am sorry again and look forward to seeing you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Tom Williams
I must apologize for. . .
I do apologize for. . .
I am awfully/terribly sorry about. . .
I offended you quite unintentionally.
Please accept my apologies.
This is one of the reasons I couldn't make it.
八、寻求帮助的信函
Sample Writing 1:
12 May 2006
Dear Mary,
I am sorry to trouble you, but nobody would come into my mind to help me except you.
You know, I had planned this holiday for several years. A t last, my dream came true. You could imagine how excited I was. My mind was completely occupied with the holiday. I forgot to collect my laundry. I don't know if you can help me collect my laundry. I sent the laundry to the John's. It is the one down the corner on St. Peter's Street. You can't miss it, because the house is painted green－a big green house. I have got two pairs of trousers, three shirts, one T-shirt and a blanket. Call a taxi to send you home. I will pay you back when I am home.
My first stop is London. It is raining. The streets are very clean. How I wish I could have the chance to see the famous London fog. But someone told me that was already the history. One can only read things like that about London in books. My best wishes to you.
Yours sincerely, Peter Chen
I am sorry to trouble you, but nobody would come into my mind to help
me except you.
I would like to seek help from you.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me.
I would be most grateful for your favorable consideration of this
request.
九、安排信
22 March 2006
Dear Mr. Wang,
Thank you for a rapid response to our invitation. Enclosed you will find an outline of events to take place during International Week here at the University of Montana. I will also list a number of possible speaking engagements so that you can choose those things in which you are most interested. As far as topics are concerned, the topics for classroom visits are generally determined by the professor, but most
professors are very flexible. We have approximately thirty-five faculty members that teach courses in Asian Studies, ranging from language and culture to history and economics.
Here is a tentative schedule:
Sunday, April 8th
10 am - Cultural Exhibition opens
12 am - International Festival begins with a speech by the university president and an introduction of visiting dignitaries
1-5 pm - Opportunity to visit festival, interact with student performers, taste foods 6 pm - Dinner with Director of Mansfield Center Phil West, Ambassador Mark Johnson, and staff of Mansfield Center
As you can see, there is tremendous interest in China here at the University of Montana. Please let me know if this outline suits your purpose, and if not, please don't hesitate to offer any suggestions for changes. We can arrange as many or as few speaking engagements as you have time for.
Thank you for your attention and enthusiasm.
Yours sincerely,
Lily Ma
You will find an outline of . . .
I will also list a number of possible speaking engagements so that you
can. . .
As far as the topics are concerned, . . .
Please let me know if . . .
The flight gets in at . . .
The flight leaves at . . .
One thing I'd like to do/to arrange is to . . .
十、要求和询问信
Sample Writing 1:
22 May 2006
Dear Sir,
I understand your well-respected college offers a number of places to overseas students every year, and I am writing to enquire about the application procedure. I am at present a student at Mary High School, Hong Kong, where I have been studying for the past five years. I passed the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination last year with distinctions in English and History, and credits in
Economics and English Literature. My advanced-level subjects are History, Economics and English Literature. In addition to these subjects, "Use of English" is also a compulsory subject because a pass in English is a minimum requirement for admission to most faculties of the University of Hong Kong.
Apart from academic work, I have been actively involved in extra-curricular activities. I am Chairman of the English Club and I have represented my school in many inter-school contests.
On the advice of my friends, I have decided to further my studies in England because I wish to widen my horizons and benefit from the scholarly heritage of your country.
I wish to continue to study the above-mentioned subjects at your college in the 2006/7 academic year before I sit the Advanced-level Examinations in England. As regards my character, Mrs. Chen, my Principal, and Mr. Huang, my English master, have agreed to act as my references.
As I come from a family of fairly limited means, I would like to know if there is any financial assistance available for overseas students.
Attached is a summary of my qualifications for your reference.
I should be grateful if you would kindly consider my application and notify me of the result at your earliest convenience.
Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact me or my references.
Yours faithfully,
Lily Chen
I am writing to enquire about. . .
I am at present a student at . . .
I have been studying. . .
Apart from academic work, I . . .
On the advice of my friends, I . . .
I wish to continue to study. . .
Attached is a summary of my qualifications for your reference. I should be grateful if you would kindly consider my application and
notify me of the result at your earliest convenience.