应用文范文
一、讯问信
Directions: You want to study at a certain foreign university. Write a letter:
1) Inquire about the situations there,
2) Ask about qualifications,
3) Fees and accommodation.
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am a Chinese student who wish to apply for admission into your prestigious university. My plan is to start my course next term, and I would be grateful if you would be kind enough to provide me with certain essential information.
First, what qualifications do I need to follow a course of study at your university? I already have a bachelor's degree from Beijing University, but I wonder if there are any further academic requirements. Second, how much are the tuition fees? Although I intend to be self-supporting, I would be interested to hear if there are any scholarships available for international students. Third, what is the situation as regards accommodation?
I look forward to your reply, and to attend your esteemed institution.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (124)
二、讯问信
Directions: As part of a student social survey project, you are leading a group to visit an exhibition in a small town. Write a letter:
1) ask for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition,
2) the dates of its opening and closing,
3) any discounts.
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am organizing a group of students to pay a visit to the historical exhibition in your town. I am writing the letter in purpose of inquiring/seeking/obtaining/requesting information concerning/regarding the following aspects.
First of all, what is the size of the exhibition, what is its theme and what objects are on display? Secondly, what are the dates between which the exhibition will be held, and what are the daily opening hours?
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 available on entrance tickets for students. I look forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (108
三、讯问信
Directions:
You are preparing for an English test and are in need of some reference books. Write a letter to the sales department of a bookstore to ask for:
1) detailed information about the books you want,
2) methods of payment,
3) time and way of delivery.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Mind" instead. You do not need to write the address. (10 points)
Dear Sir or Madam:
As I am planning to take the National Entrance Test of English for MA/MS Candidates (NETEM), I have decided to place an order of some NETEM books with due consideration of the good reputation of your bookstore and the high quality of your books.
Firstly, please give me particular accounts as regards names, authors, publishing houses and prices of these books. Secondly, I also need to know the terms of payment and after-sell service. Thirdly, I wonder if it is convenient for you to deliver these books by Express Mail Service to the headquarters of Beijing New Oriental School by September 1, 2005. I have arranged to pay for the service.
I would like to express our gratitude for your kind consideration of my requests. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (133)
四、寻找失物信
Directions: You have just spent a weekend staying at the St. Regis Hotel in Beijing. When you get home you find that you have left a bag at the hotel. Write to the manager of the hotel:
1) Enquire whether the bag has been found,
2) Give any relevant information about the bag and its contents,
3) Ask the manager to contact you immediately if the bag is found and tell him/her how the bag can be sent to you.
Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:
I stayed in Room 608 in your hotel on August 10, 2005. Could you please check your Lost and Found Department and see if my bag is there?
The bag is a small black, leather document case. Inside it, you will find several business cards and a photo of Miss Lin Daiyu. These things are not very valuable in money terms, but they have a lot of personal value.
I would appreciate it if you could contact me as soon as possible. If you could send the bag to me by EMS, I would be most grateful. Thank you for your help.
Yours sincerely
Li Ming (111)
五、投诉信
Directions: You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/She has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and:
1) ask for a new room next term,
2) you would prefer a single room,
3) explain your reasons.
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to express/air dissatisfaction/disappointment/concern regarding accommodation. I would prefer to move into a single room next semester, as I find the present sharing arrangement inconvenient.
I must explain that the reason for my dissatisfaction is my roommate's inconsiderate behavior. For one thing, his friends are constantly visiting him; for another, he regularly holds noisy parties.
To solve this difficulty/surmount this difficulty/improve this situation/crack this hard nut, I hope to draw the attention of the authorities concerned. I am sure you will agree that the only solution is for me to move into a room of my own. 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 possible.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (128)
六、求职信
Directions: You want to apply for the following post/position: Waiter/waitress required for evening work. Write a letter to Mr. Byron:
1) show your interest,
2) describe your previous experience,
3) explain why you would be suitable for the job.
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to express my interest in your recently advertised position for a waitress. Enclosed with this letter is my resume, which further details my previous work experience and qualifications.
Not only do my qualifications and work experience make me a perfect candidate for the job, my personality is well suited to working as a waitress. I am a very friendly person who can quickly establish rapport with people of all ages.
I would like to meet with you at your earliest convenience, to discuss the possibility of working at your restaurant. Thank you for your consideration of my application. I look forward to meeting you in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (111)
七、辞职信
Directions: Two months ago, you got a job as an editor for the magazine Fashion & Design. But now you find that the work is not what you expected. You decide to quit. Write a letter to your boss Mr. Wang.
1) Telling him your decision,
2) Stating your reason(s), and
3) Making an apology.
Dear Mr. Wang:
I am writing to inform you about my decision to resign from my current position.
The primary reasons are as follows. First, after two months, I do feel that it is not easy for me to get used to the extra work and night shift. Second, the salary has proven to be much lower than you originally promised, and I have a large family to support. Last, what I have learned in the university cannot meet the requirement of being an editor.
I feel terribly sorry for the inconvenience I have caused. I sincerely hope that you approve of my resignation.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (101)
八、推荐信
Directions: One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter:
1) Recommend him/her,
2) Describe his/her past experience,
3) Explain the reasons.
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to you to recommend one of my best friends, Zhou Botong, for this post. With his outstanding leadership and cheerful personality, he was elected chairperson of the Student union of Fudan University several times.
Busy as he was, he completed his major, teenage psychology, with an outstanding school record. Upon graduation he was assigned to be a teacher in Fudan Middle School. What's more, he loves his job and enjoys working with children. This has won him great popularity among his students.
Therefore, I do not hesitate to recommend him as an ideal candidate for the post you advertised. I am sure you will make a wise decision in hiring him.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (114)
