Directions: You are writing your first letter to a pen pal.
1) Describe your previous studies and work experience,
2) Your current activities, hobbies and interests,
3) Suggest meeting him/her.
Dear Audrey:
Hi! My name is Li Ming. I am very glad to have this chance to write to you and become pen pals.
Let me first introduce myself. I'm currently working as a computer programmer in a large multi-national company. I graduated from Beijing Normal University with a Bachelor's Degree in computer science in 2005. My hobbies include listening to pop music and traveling.
This summer, I will be traveling with Mr. Yang Guo to Norway. If you are free, I would be very happy to meet you in person. Well, let me finish here. I am already eagerly awaiting your reply. I hope that we can become good friends.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (109)
十、感谢信
Directions: After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person. Write a special letter to express your thanks.
Dear Xiaoqiang:
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude. I am referring 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, I fear that the consequences might have been much serious. Everyone agrees that it was your quick-witted response in that emergency that has led to this satisfactory outcome.
Although nowadays people in mounting numbers talk about the need to be unselfish, we see very few people practice what they preach. If there were more people like you, this world would be a much nicer place.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (107)
十一、建议信
Directions: You have a friend who is about to enter university, and he wants you to advise him on which subject to specialize in — history, in which he is very interested, or computer science, which offers better job prospects.
1) Give your suggestions,
2) Explain the reasons,
3) Other recommendation.
Dear Wangcai:
You have asked me for my advice concerning/regarding whether you should study history or computer science at university, and I will try to make some useful/practical/conducive suggestions/proposals/recommendations.
You must keep in mind that, above all, your university training is a preparation for your future career. There is no doubt that the field of computer science offers far wider job opportunities than history. Besides, for the foreseeable future, not only will it be necessary for everyone to be computer-literate, it will also be necessary to be equipped with computer skills merely to earn a living.
Of course, I would recommend that you keep up your reading of history in your spare time.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (111)
十二、请求信
Directions: You find your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher:
1) you need to withdraw from two courses,
2) explain the reasons,
3) ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
Dear Professor Shakespeare:
I am writing to formally request to withdraw from two courses: Introduction to Elementary Education and Teaching Methods.
The main reason for reducing my course load is that I am finding it extremely difficult to manage six courses. Because I really have to work part time, I have no other choice but to decrease my course load.
I would also like to request a tuition refund. I am sorry for any inconveniences I have caused by this change in plans. This decision was not taken lightly, and I do appreciate the kind consideration you have shown to me. Thank you for your attention to these requests. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 82036600. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (127)
十三、邀请信
Directions: You want to invite some friends to a party. Write an invitation letter to them individually:
1) Invite them to the party,
2) Elaborate on the reason why such a party should be held,
3) What activities will be arranged for them.
Dear Xiaobao:
I will hold a dinner party at my house on April 1, 2006 to celebrate Mr. Old Fish's marriage with Miss Fujiwora. As you are a close friend of us, we would very much like you to participate in the celebration and share our joy.
The occasion will start at seven o'clock in the evening, with the showing of their wedding ceremony. This will be followed by a dinner party. At around ten, we will hold a small musical soiree, at which a band will perform some works by Bach and Strauss.
If you do not have any prior appointment on April 1, we look forward to the pleasure of your company.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming (113)
十四、备忘录
Directions: You are the president of a company. Write a memo to Percy Shelley, the vice-president on the employee's training on computer:
1) The need to train the employees,
2) detailed information,
3) ask him to write a plan.
To: Percy Shelley, Vice President
From: Li Ming, President
Date: January 10th, 2006
Subject: Computer Training of the Staff
As we discussed earlier this week, I agree with you that our firm is faced up with problem of the high rate of computer illiteracy of the staff. We need to make up a plan for training our employees in the new field.
I would like you to design our own in-house computer-training program. We had better classify the employees and put them through the program in turn.
Write up a brief proposal, describing what you think the program should cover. Assume the class runs four hours a week for ten weeks. Also, assume people have no prior computer knowledge or any formal course work in computer science. (128)
十五、便签
范文：
Dear Sandy,
During the entire school year I have really enjoyed your company and all the time we’ve spend studying and relaxing together. I have talked to my parents about you a great deal and they would really enjoy making your acquaintance. They have asked me to invite you to stay at our home over the summer vacation. I think this would be a great opportunity for us to spend more time together and get to know each other even better. I really hope that you will be able to join me in my hometown for the vacation.
Looking forward to our meeting.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
十六、报告
Directions: You have been asked to write a report on water saving issue to the administrative committee of the university.
Task: As a volunteer, writer an one paragraph report, in about 100 words, on the main findings of your personal check-up of the water supply facilities on campus. Include what you consider to be the best measures to effectively correct the situation.
参考例文：
I have checked the water supply facilities accessible on campus in October,2004 to ease water shortage problem. Most of the hardware still works all right but some equipment is problematic. 124 out of 1036 old-fashioned water taps in classroom buildings and students dormitories were found to be either leaking or broken; water keeps running our day and night in 14 student bathrooms for many weeks, at least wasting 18.5 tons of water every day. Few water meters are installed in student dormitories, resulting in unfair water bill. I think that effective measures be taken to save water, including replacing all old water taps with advanced ceramic ones, installing water meter for individual users, and heightening the awareness of water shortages.
书信作文十大框架示例
第一：投诉信
示例一：
Dear_______,
I am . (自我介绍) I feel bad to trouble you but I am afraid that I have to make a complaint about_______.
The reason for my dissatisfaction is ______________(总体介绍). In the first place,_________________________(抱怨的第一个方面). In addition, ____________________________(抱怨的第二个方面). Under these circumstances, I find it ___(感觉) to ____________________________(抱怨的方面给你带来的后果).
I appreciate it very much if you could_______________________(提出建议和请求), preferably __________(进一步的要求), and I would like to have this matter settled by ______(设定解决事情最后期限).Thank you for your consideration and I will be looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely
Li Ming
示例二：
Dear _____________ ,
① I am _____________(写信人身份)。②I venture to write you a letter about_____________(抱怨内容)。
③The focus of the complaint is _____________(抱怨内容的核心)。④For one thing, _____________(抱怨内容的一个方面)。⑤For another, _____________(抱怨内容的另一方面)。⑥ Honestly speaking, _____________(客观的评论)。⑦But _____________(抱怨产生的原因)。
⑧All in all, There is still much room for improvement. ⑨Before I take any further action, Ido hope _____________(表达本人的愿望)。⑩Thank you for your time and kind consideration.
Yours sincerely
Li Ming
第二：邀请信
示例一：
Dear________,
There will a ________________(内容) at/in________________(地点) on___________(时间). We would be honored to have you there with us.
The occasion will start at ___________(具体时间). This will be followed by a _______(进一步的安排). At around______(时间)，____________________________(另一个安排)
I really hope you can make it. RSVP before ____________(通知你的最后期限)
Yours sincerely
Li Ming
示例二：
Dear_____________ ,
①_____________(开门见山提出事件/活动、地点、时间).②It would be pleasant/honored to have you here.
③During the party/conference, we will have lots of activities you will be interested in. ④First, ____________(要举行的活动内容一).⑤Second, __________(要举行的活动内容二).
⑥I know/believe that you will be very interested in_____________. ⑦First/For one thing, _____________(受邀请人参加的理由一).⑧Second/For another, _____________(受邀请人参加的理由二).⑨The conference/party would not be complete without you!
⑩The party/conference will begin at 时间and we do hope you can come.
Yours sincerely
Li Ming
