联大专升本英语专业考试Writing应用文写作

高职升本科《英语综合》辅导

Writing应用文写作

旅游学院英语系

Writing

1. Notes of Apology

A note of apology is like a short letter with only one or two paragraphs. It is usually handwritten. Its tone may be either formal or informal depending upon the people and the situation. If it is formal it should address the recipient with a correct title and some words of respect. Then it should clearly state the reason for the apology and promise to remedy the situation, and conclude with a suitable closing phrase. Sample 1： Monday, March 15 Dear Professor Martin,

I enjoy your class very much. But I'm very sorry that I had to miss your class last Thursday. Unfortunately my roommate became ill and I had to take him to the hospital. Please let me know what I can do to make up the class. I know you prefer for us to let you know in advance when we will be absent, but there was no time to do so. I hope Your student, Lin Shantao Sample 2：

The following is a very informal version of the same apology:

Prof. Martin-- I had to miss your class last Thursday, March 11. My roommate was ill and I took him to the hospital. I hope that's OK. Your student, Lin Shantao. Task:

Compose a note of apology based on the information given below.

Suppose you had to miss your English class last week because you represented the university in a debating contest. Write your teacher a note of apology. You decide whether a formal or informal note is better. Reference Key 1: Formal note:

Dear Professor Robinson,

English is my favorite class. Unfortunately I had to miss your class last Friday. The dean selected me to represent our university in a debating contest over the weekend and we had to leave early. I'm sorry there was no time to tell you of our departure. However, we won the second prize. Please let me know what I can do to make up the class.

you'll accept my sincere apology.

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高职升本科《英语综合》辅导

Writing应用文写作

旅游学院英语系

Respectfully yours, Yong Feihong Reference Key 2: Informal note:

Prof. Robinson--I missed your class last week to attend a debating contest. Happily, we won a prize. I'll see you Friday, and get the assignment from my roommate. Your student, Yong Feihong

2. Invitation Cards

To invite people to a party does not require a fancy card unless the party is very formal. But the information should be very clear and specific, and it should also be clear whether an acceptance of the invitation is required. If so the letters RSVP (\Sent Very Promptly\ Sample:

Task:

Write an invitation card to a party for graduating seniors at your campus. Include local details to make it interesting and realistic. Reference Key:

June 24, 2003

Dear Friends,

All Civil Engineering students and faculty, as well as their families and guests are invited to come to the lawn in front of the Civil Engineering Building this Saturday immediately after the Commencement Ceremony to honor the graduating seniors. Snacks, coffee, tea,

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高职升本科《英语综合》辅导

Writing应用文写作

旅游学院英语系

and varied soft drinks will be provided by our office. No RSVP.

Cordially, Li Bing Dean

3. Notice

If you want people to attend your lecture, or some other events, you should put a notice in places where it will easily be seen, such as cafeterias, dormitories, and classroom buildings. The notices should clearly and simply describe the event, so readers will easily remember the key details. Questions the notice should answer include the following; (1) Who? (Who is the sponsor, who is the speaker, who should come, may they bring friends or guests, etc.); (2) What? (what is the subject, what is the method of presentation, etc.); (3) When? (day, date, time, etc.); (4) Where? (address, building, room, etc.); (5) Any other key facts? (e.g. cost, if any). Sample:

Task:

Design a notice which may include the following information.

Michael Cox, expert on learning strategies, will give a lecture on creative emulation on your campus. You must make the notice so that your classmates and possibly others will know they can attend. Reference Key:

COME AND LEARN HOW TO LEARN Dr. Michael Cox will lecture on his method of CREATIVE EMULATION 7:30 p.m. Wednesday March 5th Room 201 of Classroom Building 7

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高职升本科《英语综合》辅导

Writing应用文写作

旅游学院英语系

Happy Valley College All students welcome, no charge Questions permitted afterward Sponsored by the Business Club

4. Letter of Invitation

A formal letter of invitation to a symposium(研讨会),forum or conference is different from a personal letter. It is more like the announcement of an event, informing the recipient of the aim, topics and sponsor(s) of the event, and the place and time it is to be held. Usually a registration form and a list of topics are attached to it. Dates for papers, social events, and introduction of local sightseeing tours, etc., are also stated. Sample: Dear Colleague,

We invite you to attend an international symposium(研讨会), to be held in Stockhom, Sweden, in September 1998, on standards for the protection of public health and the environment relative to radioactive(放射性的) waste disposal. The organizers, the Stockholm Environment Institute, the Swedish Radiation Protection Institute and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, are pleased to be cosponsors of this symposium.

The disposal and storage of radioactive waste is an issue of major concern. Thus, there is an increasing need to discuss, develop and finally work out the fundamental standards for protection of public health and the environment.

We are convinced that these standards will gain even more attention in the future. The aim of this symposium is to contribute significantly to the development and understanding of such standards. We hope that you will find topics of your interst and we are looking forward to seeing you in Stockholm.

Sincerely yours,

Lars-Erik Halm Director General

Lawrence W. Weinstock Acting Director Protection Agency

Nicholas Sonntag

Executive Director Institute Task:

Stockholm Environment The Swedish Radiation U.S. Environmental Protection Institute

Write a letter of invitation to an international symposium on city garbage disposal, simulating the framework and structure of the sample letter as much as possible.

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