研究生英语教材Writing for Practical Communucation

Writing for Practical CommunicationHan Fang 22 Apr. 2014

Letter Writing Two groups of letters: Informal Letter Formal Letter

Letter Writing Formal letter --Set form --Formal or written language --With an envelope Informal letter --Simple in form --Informal or colloquial in language --With or without an envelope

Informal letter Cards: Greetings, good wishes, congratulations and condolences Notes: Messages, appointments, apologies, informal invitations, requests & thanks

Cards These are words conveying different messages for different occasions usually written on cards which includes:--Name of the person to whom the message is sent --The message --Name of the sender

ModelTo Dr. Brown, A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

from Zhang Lihua

Useful Expressions

Best wishes for a Happy New Year! May the Christmas candle bring you peace and happiness. May you come into a good fortune! Happy Birthday! Many Happy Returns of Your Wedding Anniversary!Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Warmest Get-Well Wishes! Good luck in your examination! Hearty congratulations on your success! Best wishes for a long and happy married life to you both.

Hearty condolences in your great loss. We were shocked and deeply sorry to learn the pass away of Mr. A. Please accept our sincere condolences in your great loss.

Invitation Invitation is widely used in the business world in foreign affairs, activities and in everyday life. It should be clear about: --the reason for the invitation --the time --the place

The format of an invitation cardThe title, name of the host and hostess request the pleasure of the company/presence of The title, name of the receiver

at Dinner/a Banquet/a partyTime (day of the week, date, and the hour) Place R. S. V. P. Tel. *****

Note These are words conveying different --Name of the person to whom the message is sent --The message --Name of the sender --The date

messages for different occasions usually written which includes:

Exercise Your cannot make the appointment with Professor Richards. Write a note to make your apologies, give the reason and rearrange an appointment with him.

ModelDear Prof. Richards: I’m sorry I couldn’t make our 4 o’ clock appointment. My meeting lasted a lot longer than I expected. I could meet you in the department office tomorrow at 3 p.m., if that is convenient for you. If not, please leave a note in my mailbox, #529, tomorrow morning. With many apologies, Zhang Lihua Tuesday, 2nd November

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