信函型作文

英文书信有信头和信尾，有固定的格式。

信头：

1） 不知道收信人的姓名:Dear Sir, Dear

Madam, Dear Sir/Madam,

2） 知道收信人的姓氏，但他并非你的好

友:Dear Mr. Jenkins, Dear Ms. Lang,

Dear Dr. Smith, Dear President Push,

3） 收信人是你的朋友:Dear Sue, Dear

Michael,

结尾：

1） 正式公务信件:Yours very faithfully, Yours very sincerely,

2） 非正式的社交书信:Yours sincerely,

Yours truly, With best regards,

总的要求：1） 内容明确，简洁。不能漫无边际。

2） 措辞诚恳，坦然。不能感情夸张。

1. 求职信

求职信三要素。

1） 引言部分要写明如何获得职位空缺，以及自己

的态度。这部分的描写要表现出极大的兴趣。

2） 主体部分主要是证明自己有能力胜任这个职

位。这部分内容要具体，不要空洞说自己如何好。

3） 结尾部分主要是些客套，如提供的证明文件，

希望面谈等。

求职信常用套语：

开头：1）I am applying for the secretary position advertised in the China Daily on April,1.

2) In answer to your ad in today’s China Daily for an

computer programmer, I am writing…

3) I have seen your ad in this morning’s paper for….

4) I would like to be considered as a candidate for

the job….

5) I would like to apply for the post/position of…

6) I shall be only too glad to have such a chance to…

正文：1）As you will see from the enclosed resume, I…

2) I am about to graduate from…University in 2005,

majoring in computer science.

3) I have the necessary skills and ability for…

4) I have a good command of English as well as…

5) Although I have little on-the-job experience, I am

confident my academic training has prepared me to handle the job.

6) I wish to have a new job in which I can use the

advanced knowledge of computer I acquired.

7) Since your company is well known for…it should

be an ideal place for me.

结尾：1）Enclosed are testimonials/recommendation from my university teachers and my present employer.

2) If these meet your requirements, please grant me

an interview.

3) I can be reached at 12345678

4) I am looking forward to hearing from you and

talking with you soon.

5) I am looking forward to an interview at your

convenience.

Essential Elements of an application or cover letter to prospective employers or institutions:

a. statement of purpose

b. brief summary of qualification or credentials

c. salary expectation(optional)

d. Contact information or request for response

1. Application

Apt. 11A

New York, NY

10017

U.S.A.

May 16, 1992

Beijing, 100081

People's Republic of China

literature. An acquaintance of mine, Mr. Liu Yongli of your University

U.S.A. My background is strong in the liberal arts, especially in the English language. I have a Ph. D. degree in linguistics from University of

Michigan.

If you have any positions available,

Thank you for your time and

consideration.

yours,

Encl.

2. 给编辑的信

给编辑的信实际上是一篇小论文：

要素：

主要是对报刊上某则评论，消息，新闻等发表意见，或赞成或反对。注意在信的开始要具体引出所要评论的消息或新闻并要明确提出自己的态度，然后阐述理由并加以论证。

给编辑的信开头常用的句子：

1) I have read your editorial “…..” and I quite go along with the writer’s view.

2) I have been reading your newspaper for many years

with a great enthusiasm and interest, but your

recent articles and editorials on the ….filled me

with deepest disappointment.

3) Generally I go along with your ideas, but your

editorial “….” was shocking.

3. 询问信

询问信通常分成三部分。1) 引言部分：一是自我介绍，二是询问的目的。要让对方觉得你是可信的，值得帮

助的。

2) 正文部分：询问的主要内容。

为了对方一目了然，也便于回答，可以用数字列

出具体问题。

3) 结尾部分：真诚地感谢对方。

询问信常用套语：

开头：1）As a student at…university, I am preparing a paper analyzing…

2) Your answers to the questions below would help

me complete my paper.

3) I would be grateful if you would supply…

4) The questions I need answered are listed below.

正文：1）Will you please send me the relevant

information and application forms?

2) Could you please send me the forms pf application and a brochure of the graduate program?

结尾：1）Your answer will contribute to my project/paper.

2) I would appreciate receiving your answer by April,1.

4. 投诉信

写投诉信要注意几点：1）语气要坚决，但措辞又要礼

貌，不宜过分尖锐。

2）反映问题要明确，具体。

3）要同时叙述因此带来的不便

和损失。

4）提出解决问题的方案，如赔

偿要合理。

5）结尾既要希望对方尽快解决

问题，又要对对方所做的努力表示感谢，这样有利于

问题的解决。

6）一般说来在叙述问题时要用

过去时态。

投诉信常用套语：

开头：1) I am returning…which I bought from your store on April,1.

2) I must complain to you about…

正文：1) It worked perfectly for six days, but…

2) This has put us to great inconvenience.

3) Therefore, I am returning…and would greatly

appreciate if you could replace it.

结尾：1) I would be grateful if this matter would have your immediate attention.

2) Given your excellent/well-deserved reputation, I

am sure you will do everything possible to…

3) Your company has always represented quality

service. You have been most helpful in the past, and I am confident that you will, once again, solve the problem.

Examples

A Letter of Application

Directions:中国四达国际经济技术合作公司(CSCIETC)诚聘文秘一员,要求如下:

*年龄20-30岁,大专以上学历

*流利的英语听说读写能力

*熟练的计算机操作能力

*良好的沟通与协调能力

*有外企工作经验者优先

应聘者请将简历,联系方式以及待遇要求寄至:

上海市淮海中路8567号揽胜大厦人力资源部.

邮编:200033

范文：

Department of Human Resources

Lansheng Building

No. 8567, Huaihai Zhong Road

Shanghai,200033

September,28th,2004

Wang Peng

No.3210,Zhongshan Road

Xu Hui District

Shanghai,200076

Dear Sir or Madam,

Youth Daily Oct.2

Technology, and business management. business communication skills, marketing and computer applications. I was especially fond of the communication skills, which enabled me to deal with people and things around well.

Upon graduation I engaged with HP China Branch as an assistant to the head of Marketing Department. My responsibilities consisted of carrying out market surveys, writing reports and organizing meetings within the department. This two-year experience has helped me a lot in many ways. In particular, I become increasingly aware of the importance of co-ordination and co-operation among co-workers. I also believe the experience will qualify me for the current vacancy in your company.

spoken English is also fluent enough to organize meetings in English, which was actually my routine work in HP. Most of my market reports were presented in English, as my former boss is a native English speaker.

I also refer you to Mr. Johnson, my ex-colleague, who is available at 021-66668888.

Yours sincerely,

Wang Peng

Wang Peng

A Letter of Application

Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write A Letter of Application (150 words) for the job advertised in the Xinmin Evening News on November 14,2004. Your letter should be based on the following ad.

With the rapid growing of business in

Shanghai, Shanghai Epson Electronics Co.

Ltd is looking for qualified applicants to

join us for the following position.

Specialist in marketing and sales of

electronics components:

.University graduate

.male, age above 24

.Fluency in both spoken and written

English

.Minimum 2-year experience of related

jobs in electronics components field

.Preferably with E.E background

Please apply in 7 days with full resume,

recent photo, expected salary, available

date and contact telephone number to our

company.

returnable

4F No69, Guijing Rd. Caohejing

Shanghai China Post Code: 200233

范文：

December 1,2004

Dear Sir:

I was pleased to see your ad in the Xinmin Evening

News on November 14, 2004 for a sales engineer. In July, All documents are not

I will receive my Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Fudan University, and I would like to be considered for the post.

I believe I could do satisfactory work for your

company because both my education and work experience have been in line with the duties you outlined in your ad. As indicated in my attached resume, my main degree course is concerned with basic electronic topics. But I also have taken such courses as Marketing, Consumer Behavior Strategies and Psychology, and all available opportunities to increase my knowledge in both fields. The fact that I’m qualified for your job is substantiated not only by my academic achievement but also by the moderate amount of experience I gained in participation in an electronic project this summer. As for my English ability, I have already passed the national CET(Band 4) with excellent results and I have even worked two summers as an English interpreter at Shanghai Travel Service.

I would welcome an opportunity to join your staff

because your work is the kind I have been preparing to do and because the conditions under which it is carried

out would help to express my abilities. If you also feel that I might fit your requirements I would be available for an interview any time at your convenience. I would greatly appreciate any word you might send me regarding my application.

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

Li Ming

A Letter to Editors

Directions: 假如你是李明，读到最近一期的中国日报

上关于不应禁放鞭炮的文章。请你就这件事给编辑写

一封信，发表自己的看法。

范文：

Oct. 20,2004

Dear Editors,

I have read in the latest issue of China Daily an article about an increasing number of people holding the view that firecrackers should not be banned during the Spring Festival. It says that as a traditional way to celebrate the New Year, setting off firecrackers is justifiably welcomed by most Chinese people. For it can add to the festive atmosphere and offer an outlet for people’s pleasure and excitement. It is also believed that it will bring good fortune in the coming year.

However, the tremendous noise and serious air pollution that setting off firecrackers makes go unnoticed. As a matter of fact, sometimes the quantities of fly ash, smoke and carbon are too great for local environments to disperse rapidly. Besides, setting off firecrackers is also a big threat to man’s life and property: every year there are many fire accidents and heavy casualties that are reported to be caused by it.

True, to change a custom is not easy, and some people are reluctant to do so, but it will pay in the long run if the setting off of firecrackers if effectively banned in the cities.