CET6_Writing-Types_of_Letters_

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…