便条

1. Note of Invitation （邀请便条）

Exercise 1

You are planning to ask your friend, Li Ming, to join an outing. Write him a note, inviting him to the outing and telling him when and where you will go out and some other details about what you are going to do.

April 19 Dear Li Ming,

We will go out to the countryside by bike and we may take food for the picnic, which we will have at the hillside. Will you join us? We know you will be very interested in riding in the countryside. The activity will begin at 8 a. m. this Saturday. Is it possible for us to meet at our school gate? We do hope you can come.

Sincerely yours,

Laura 2011

During the summer vacation you would like to invite your best friend to your home town. Write a note to him/her, extending your invitation and telling him/her how to get to your home town.

April 19 Dear Lily,

I am writing to invite you to visit my hometown this summer vacation. I know you are very interested in traveling, and my hometown is famous for her beautiful scenery. Is there any chance of your coming to visit my hometown? You can take the bus from your hometown to Linhai, and then take taxi to my home. I do hope you can come. Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours, Maggie 2005

You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra. Write a note

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to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is and inviting her/him to come with you.

April 19

Dear Hilda,

I’ve got two tickets for a concert given by a famous pop band West Street Boys at our University Theatre at 7’clock this Saturday evening. I know pop music is your favorite, so I’d like to invite you to take the concert with me. I believe you’ll enjoy it. Is it possible for us to meet at 6:00 this Saturday evening at our school theatre gate? I do hope you can come.

Yours sincerely,

Maggie Exercise:

You will hold a birthday party. Write a note to your friend, describing what the party will be like and inviting her.

Apr. 19 Dear Laura,

I’m writing to invite you to join my birthday party to be held at our house. You are my best friend. Would you like to give me the pleasure of your company? There will be a lot of fun at the party. We can dance till dawn if we like. The party will begin at 8 p. m. at my home Next Friday. Looking forward to your participation in the party.

Yours,

Amy

2. Declining an invitation

2007

Your friend Jimmy is head of university drama Club. He invited you to join the club, but you have other interests. Write him a note, declining his invitation and explaining why. Apr. 19 Dear Jimmy,

Thank you very much for your invitation. However, I have decided not to join the university drama club. My interest is painting, so I took part in the painting club last week. In addition, I am very busy with my study, and have not enough time to pursue more hobbies.

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I’m quite grateful for your understanding. Anyway I feel sorry for disappointing you ! Wish you have a successful club!

Yours sincerely, Mike

2003

Your friend Clare has invited you to her house-warming party this weekend. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her

April 19 Dear Clare,

Congratulations on your moving into a new house and thanks a lot for your kind invitation to your house warming party this weekend. But I am so sorry to tell you that I have to go to Shanghai on business trip from this Friday to Next Wednesday. What a pity for missing this important occasion! But I sincerely hope you will enjoy the party!

Yours sincerely, Mike 3. 接受邀请便条 Exercise:

You are Li Ming. Your friend, Jack, has just written a letter to you inviting you to go outing with him. Write a note to Jack, expressing your thanks and acceptance of the invitation.

April 19 Dear Jack,

Thank you very much for asking me to go outing with you. I’d be very glad to spend this Saturday with you. Surely we’ll be able to appreciate the beautiful scenery and enjoy ourselves. You can count on me to be punctual. I’m counting the days to see you all.

Yours, Li Ming

4. Note of Congratulations (祝贺便条)

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1996

Your friend has just won the first prize in the Provincial English Speech Contest. Write a note of congratulations.

April 19 Dear Frank,

I’m very happy to learn that you won the first prize in the English Speech Contest. I would like to express my hearty congratulations on what you have done. I know this is surely owing to your diligence. It is a reward you really deserve for your long-term efforts. My best wishes for your further success.

Sincerely yours, Mike Exercise:

Your friend Tom has been elected Chairman of the Students’ Union. Write a note to congratulate him.

April 19 Dear Tom,

I am very delighted to learn that you have been elected Chairman of the Students’ Union. I would like to express my hearty congratulations on your success. I know this is surely owing to your excellent performance. It is a reward you really deserve for your long-term efforts. Wish you the best luck and every happiness.

Yours sincerely,

Mike

5. Note of Apology

1997

You are Peter/Mary. You had a party at your home recently, but you unintentionally neglected to invite a close friend of yours---Victoria. Write her a note apologizing for this and

explaining how the mistake came about. April 19 Dear Victoria,

I am very sorry for not inviting you to my party. Please accept my sincere apology for my

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