1.邀请朋友共进午餐Invitingafriendtoinformalluncheon
Dear[ZhangYing]:Willyoucometoluncheonon[Friday,Maythefifth],at[twelveo’clock]Myniece[Mary]isvisitingusandIthinkyouwillenjoymeetingher.Sheisacharming,veryprettygirl…andverygoodcompany![JohnandJane]willbehere,andperhapswecan[giveadance]afterluncheon.Dosayyou’llcome!Affectionatelyyours,LiMing亲爱的[张营]:您能在[5月5日星期五中午12点钟]来吃午饭吗?我侄女[玛丽]正在我们家中作客,我想您会乐于见到她的。她是个漂亮而聪明的女孩子,……同她在一起是很使人高兴的![约翰和简]也到这里来,也许在饭后我们能[开个舞会],说好,一定得来呀!
2.邀请朋友同他们不认识的人一起共进晚餐Invitingfriendstosupperwiththestrangers
3.邀请参加新厂开工典礼Invitationtoopeningceremonyofnewfactory
Dear[Mr.Harrison]:Ournewfactorywillbecommencingproductionon[April10]andweshouldliketoinvite[youandyourwife]tobepresentatacelebrationtomarktheoccasion.Asyouwillappreciatethisisanimportantmilestoneforthisorganization,andistheresultofcontinueddemandforourproducts,bothathomeandoverseas.Weareinvitingallthoseindividualsandtrustthatyouwillpayusthecomplimentsofaccepting.Pleaseconfirmthatyouwillbeabletoattendbyadvisingusofyourtime——wecanarrangeforyoutobemet.Allarrangementsforyourstay[overnightonApril10]will,ofcourse,bemadebyusatourexpense.Yoursfaithfully,
4.邀请来家中小住及周末聚会Aninvitationforahouseandweekendparty
Dear[Jane]:Ihope[youandFred]haven’tanyplanfortheweekendof[Julytwenty-fourth]aswe’dlikeyoutospenditwithusat[FarAcres].It’ssimplybeautifulherenow,witheverythinginbloom!Ithinkwecanpromise[Fred]somegoodfishingthisyear.Thefisharebitingbetterthanever!Sobringyourfishingclothes;andbesuretobringyourtennisthings,too,because[theOwens]arecomingandI’msureyou’llwanttogetoutonthecourtswiththem.There’saverygoodtrain[Fridaynight];I’vemarkeditinredonthetimetable.Itgetsyouhereabout[seven-thirty]whichisjustintimefordinner.Youcangetalatetrainback[Sundaynight],orthere’sanearlyexpressthat[Bob]usuallytakeson[Mondaymorning].Wehopenothingwillpreventyoufromcoming,aswe’relookingforwardtoyourvisit…andIknow[theOwens]arelookingforwardtoseeingyouagain,too.Besuretoletusknowwhattrainyouaretakingsothat[Bob]canmeetyouatthestation.Affectionatelyyours,
5.邀请参加招待会Aninvitationforareception
Dear[Mr.Smith]:Itwouldgive[me/us]greatpleasuretohaveyourpresenceatareceptioninhonoroftheChinesedelegation.Thereceptionwillbeheldinthe[theCityHall],on[Tuesday,Octoberthefourth].Cocktailswillbeservedpromptlyat[six]tobefollowedbdinnerat[eight].[I/We]sincerelyhopeyoucanattend.Let[me/us]know.Sincerelyyours
亲爱的[史密斯先生]:如您能够出席为[中国代表团]而举行的招待会,[我(们)]将感到十分荣幸。招待会定于[10月4日(星期二)]在[市政厅]举行。[6点钟]准时举行[鸡犬不宁尾酒会],随之在[8点钟]举行[正式的晚宴]。[我(们)]期待着您的光临。请提前通知您能否出席。
6.邀请演讲Invitingsomeonetoaddressameeting
Dear[Dr.Rodger]:[TheEnglishDepartmentofNankaiUniversity]wouldliketoextendtoyouaninvitationtobeourguestspeakeratthe[annualconference]tobeheldatthe[meetingroom]at[eight]o’clock,[Saturdaymorning,Decemberthethirtieth,1993].Asyouknow,thedepartmentisinterestedin[the20thcenturyEnglishliterature]Sinceyouarefamiliarwiththefield,weknowyourviewswillbeextremelyinterestingtous.Youwillreceivefurtherdetailslater,butwewouldappreciatehavingyouracceptancesoonsowemaycompleteouragenda.Cordially,
亲爱的[罗杰博士]:[南开大学外文系]特邀请您出席[1993年12月30日(星期六)早八点在(系会议室)]召开的[学术年会]并作演讲。正如您所了解的,[南大外文系]对[20世纪的英国文学颇感兴趣]。您对此领域很熟悉,您的见解定会给我们带来很大的兴趣。我们将随后把有关细节通知您,但恳请您尽快予以答复,以便作出安排。
Unit2邀请信的回复
邀请信的复信要求简明扼要,在书写时应注意以下几点:1.接受邀请的复信中应重复写上邀请信中的某些内容,如邀请年、月、日,星期几、几点钟等,如“I’llbedelightedtoattendyourluncheonnextFriday,Maythefifth,attwelveo’clock”。2.邀请信的复信中应明确表明接受邀请还是不接受邀请,不能含乎其词,如不能写“I’llcomeifI’mintown”。这类的话,以使得对方无法作出安排。在接受邀请的复信中,应对受到邀请表示高兴。谢却的复信中应阐明不能应邀的原由。
1.接受与不相识的人共进午餐Acceptinganinvitationtoluncheonwithstrangers
Dear[WangHua]:I’llbedelightedtocometoyourluncheonon[Tuesday,Aprilthesixth],at[on]o’clock.[Bob]hasoftenspokenmeof[WangHui],andhastoldmehowverymuchheenjoyshavinghimfora[roommate/teammate].AlthoughIhavenevermet[WangHui],Iknowhimfromhearingsomuchabouthim.Iassureyouitwillbeaverygreatpleasureindeedtomeet[WangHui’smother]!Thankyousomuchforaskingme.TrulyYours
亲爱的[王华]:我将愉快地参加您于[4月6日(星期二)下午1时]举行的午宴。[鲍勃]经常向我提起[王晖],并经常谈到与他[同住一室/为队友]是多么愉快。虽然我还没有见过他,但因为听到有关他的事情多,好像已经认识他了。我相信,同[王晖的妈妈]相会一定会使人非常愉快,非常感谢您的邀请。
2.谢绝不相识的人的邀请Apologizingforbeingunabletoacceptaninvitation
Dear[Mrs.Brown]:Ihaveheardsomuchabout[Lambert]from[Jane]thatIalmostfeelasthoughIknewhim.Iwouldcertainlyenjoymeetinghismother!ButunfortunatelyIexpectguestsmyselfon[Friday,theseventhofMay];andthereforecannotacceptyourinvitationforluncheononthatday.Itwasthoughtfulofyoutoinviteme,andIamextremelysorryIcannotaccept,Idohopeyouwillaskmeagainsometime!Sincerelyyours,
亲爱的[布朗]:我已经从[简]那里知道了许多关于[兰伯特]的事,我好像已经认识他似的,能够去见他母亲我当然觉得十分荣幸!但是很不凑巧:在[5月7日(星期五)]我自己要招待客人,因此就不能接受您在那天的午宴邀请了。承您如此热情地相约,恰巧因事不能前往,深表歉意,但愿以后能再次荣获您的邀请。
3.对迟复邀请表示歉意Apologizingforbeingunabletogiveanearlyreply
Dear[Mr.Jackson]:Pleaseacceptmyapologiesforthedelayinacknowledgingyourinvitationfor[lunch/diner/cocktails]on[Septemberthefourth,thisyear].Ihavebeenawayfromtheofficeandonlyjustreturned.Luckily,Ihavenootherplansforthedateyoumention,andshallbehappytoseeyouat[6]attheBlackSwanRestaurant.Cordially,
亲爱的[杰克逊先生]:未能对您发来的出席今年[9月4日]举行的[午宴/晚宴/鸡尾酒会]的邀请给予及时答复深表歉意。我因近期一直在外,刚刚返回。幸运的是,我在那天没有其他安排,很愿意届时在[黑天鹅餐厅]与您会面。
4.对不能参加而迟复邀请回信表示歉意Apologizingforbeingunabletoaccepttheinvitationandgiveanearlyreply
Dear[Mr.Hovell]:Pleaseacceptmyapologiesforthedelayinacknowledgingyourinvitationfor[lunch/dinner/cocktails]on[Septemberthefourth,thisyear].Ihavebeenawayformtheofficeandonlyjustreturned.Unfortunately,Ihaveotherplansforthedateyoumention,butshallbehappytomakeadateforsomeotherconvenienttime.Cordially,
亲爱的[霍维尔先生]:未能对您发来的出席[今年9月4日]举行的[午宴/晚宴/鸡尾酒会]的邀请予以及时答复深表歉意。我因一直外出,刚刚返回。很遗憾,由于有其他事务安排,故不能赴约。我很愿意在以后方便的时候前去拜会。
Unit3感谢信
感谢信的篇幅可长可短,但应该写得认真而热切,写出真实的感情。写信时应注意以下几点:1.在对馈赠礼物的感谢信中,要提到具体的礼物,不要写“Thanksforthebeautifulgift”。而应写成“Thanksforthebeautifulwatch”。同时将礼物是何等的适宜与精美等加以赞赏,以显示出送礼物人独具慧眼。这样会使送礼人感到高兴。2.在英美国家,礼物常附有一张写着送礼人姓名的卡片。
1.感谢帮助Anoteofthanksforone’shelp
Dear[William]:Thankyouverymuchforyourkindletterof[October15,2004],concerning[mypro-ject].Itwasgoodofyoutocometomyassistance,andIappreciateyourgenerosity.Youraidwillbeinvaluableinhelpingmeaccomplishmyobjectives.IfIcanreciprocateatanytime,pleasebesuretocallonme.Thanksagainforyourcourtesy.Cordially,
亲爱的[威廉]:感谢您[2004年10月15日]就[我研究项目]的来信。您的慷慨令我感到钦佩,而且您的帮助将为我达到我的目标,起到不可估量的作用。如果将来我能为您做些什么,请直言。再次感谢您的好意。
2.感谢别人的祝贺Anoteofthanksforone’scompliment
Dear[MissAllen]:Thanksyouverymuchforyourkindletterof[April14,2004],concerning[ourservice].Itisconstantlygratifyingtoreceiveacomplimentaryletterlikeyours;whichindicatesthatoureffortstoserveyouareappreciated.Youmaybesurethatourdepartmentwillreceiveappropriaterecognitionforajobwelldone.Thankyouagainforyourcourtesy.Cordially,
亲爱的[艾伦小姐]:感谢您的[2004年4月4日]就[我们服务]的来信。接到您的赞美来信,我们不胜感谢,这说明我们为您[提供的服务]达到了您的满意。可以相信,我们会对[下属]部门的优质服务给予适当的奖励。再次感谢您的好意。您的真诚的
3.感谢别人的指教Anoteofthanksforone’sguidance
Dear[ProfessorJackson]:Itisjust[twomonths]sinceIconsultedwithyouabout[choosingmyjob]andIwanttoassureyouthatIappreciateyourhelp.Youradvicehasbeeninvaluable,andIhavefollowedthecourseyourecommended,withgratifyingresults.[Itookthejob],andconsideritthewiseststepIcouldhavetaken.Iwouldliketoexpressmygratitude,alongwithmyverybestwishes.Cordially,
亲爱的[杰克逊教授]:自从上次向您请教[工作选择问题]至今已两个月了,非常感谢您的指教。您提的建议十分宝贵,我按照您说的做了以后,收效甚佳。[我选择了那份工作],并认为这是我所能作出的最明智的选择。我愿在此向您表示感谢,并献上良好的祝愿。
4.感谢别人的招待并送礼物Aletterofthanksforone’shospitalityandsendingagift
Dear[Lora]:PleaseacceptmythanksfortheverypleasanttimeIspentonTuesdayeveningatyouroffice.Iverymuchappreciatedyourhospitalityandalsothoroughlyenjoyedthethreeveryinterestingcolorfulfilmswhichwereshowntous.NowIwouldliketoexpressmythanksforyourwarmhospitalitywith[alittlegift]thatyouwillshortlyreceive.Cordially,[Susan]
亲爱的[洛拉]:星期二,我在你处度过了一个愉快的夜晚,请接受我的谢意。我非常感谢你的款待,也非常欣赏你们为我们放映的三部丰富多彩的电影。现在我愿奉送[一件小小的礼物]以示敬意,您不久就会收到。
Unit4祝贺信
在西方,得知朋友订婚、结婚、生孩子、升职都要写信祝贺。祝贺信如同一般的简短书信,可长可短,格式上无特别的要求,但书写时应做到:真诚、自然、亲切动人。内容上可尽情发挥。
1.祝贺生日Congratulationsonabirthday
Dear[Babs]:Soyou’re[ayear]oldertoday——ordon’tyouwanttoberemindedAnyway,congratulationsandbestwishes.Ifyoufeellikeholdingacelebration,willyouletmetakeyoutodinnerandthemovies,asasortofbirthdaytreatYounametheday.Andinthemealtime,manyhappyreturns!Cordially,
亲爱的[巴博斯]:今天您又大了[一岁]了,您不喜欢别人这样对你讲吗?但不管怎样,我得向您祝贺,表示美好的祝愿。如果您对庆贺有雅兴的话,我想请您吃饭,或看电影,作为祝贺您生日的款待。请定个日期,同时,祝您幸福愉快!
2.祝贺朋友大学毕业Congratulationsongraduation
Dear[Mr.Li]:Ilearnedfrom[WangYing]thatyouweregraduatedwithhighhonorsfrom[QingHuaUniversity]yesterday.Icanwellimaginehowproudofyouyourparentsarenow,whohavebeenanxiouslyhopingtowitnessyourbrilliantsuccess.AsIunderstand,youwillcontinuestudiesin[theUnitedStates]soon.Iwishyougreatersuccessinyourstudiesandresearchwork.Withbestwishes,Yourssincerely,
亲爱的[李先生]:从王英处得悉你以优异的成绩毕业于[清华大学],我可以想像,你的父母现在是怎样地引以为荣。他们一直殷切地希望你获得辉煌的成就。我听说你不久要到[美国]去继续深造。预祝你在学习和研究工作上取得更大的成就。
3.祝贺朋友在运动会上获胜Congratulationsonwinningagame
Dear[Jerry]:Mothersentmetheclippingsaboutyoursuccessatthe[swimming]meet.Naturally,Iamnotsurprisedatall,butIthoughtI’djustsay“Congratulations”wherearegoingtofindroomforanother[silver]cupSomeofourgirlsmaybegoinguptothe[Tri-State]meet.Ifthetapeunrollsstraight,andthereIshallexpecttoseeyouwinagain.Whenwe’reallhomefor[Thanksgiving]vacation,we’llhavetoholdarealcelebration.Yourone-timeswimmingrival,
亲爱的[玛丽]:妈妈把你在[游泳]运动会上获胜的剪报寄给了我。当然,我一点也不感到吃惊;但是,我觉得还是应当向你祝贺。你哪里去找到争取另一个[银杯]的机会呀?如果能获得顺利批准,我们当中的一些姑娘可能要去参加[三州]运动会。在那里,我希望能看到你再次获胜。你从前的游泳对手
4.祝贺新年AletterextendingNewYeargreetings
Dear[Mr.Barton]:AstheNewYearisquicklyapproaching,Itakethisopportunitytosendmygreetingsandbestwishestoyoufor[2005].Ihopethatthecomingyearwillbringafurtherincreaseinexchangeofculturebetweenourtwocountriesandwelookforwardtocontinuedfriendlyrelationswithyou.Yoursfaithfully,
亲爱的[巴顿先生]:值此[2005]年即将到来之际,我谨向你致以最良好的祝愿和问候。我希望,在新的一年里我们两国之间的文化交流有进一步的增加,并希望我们与你们之间的友好关系继续下去。
Unit5祝贺信
欢迎信不仅是主方出于礼节对客方的一种友好表示。欢迎信不宜写得过长,但要求写得真切,表明客方对主方的重要性,以及主方公司的诚意。
1.欢迎新客户Welcomingnewcustomers
Dear[MrForster]:Itisgreatpleasuretowelcomeyourpatronageof[W.H.SMITH].Wehopetoaddyournametoourlistofsatisfied[customers].Wetrytoshowourappreciationforthebusinesswereceivebyprovidingyourmoney’sworthin[service].Itisoursincerewishtomakeyour[shopping]hereaspleasantaspossible.Wearereadyandeagertoserveyou.Cordially,
亲爱的[福斯特先生]:您能光顾[W.H.SMITH联营商场]是我们的莫大荣幸。我们希望能将您的名字收入我的的满意[顾客]名单。我们力求通过在[服务]上为您提到优质服务以显示出我们对经营的热忱。我们由衷地希望能使你在此[购物]达到尽善尽美。我们恭候您,并竭诚为您服务。
2.欢迎新同事Welcominganewcomer
Dear[Mr.J.R.Smith]:Itisagreatpleasuretowelcomeyoutoourorganization.Theworkyouhavedonein[electronics]at[Toronto],indicatesthatwearefortunatetohaveyoujoiningusat[Electronics]as[anengineer].You’llbeworkingwithmanycongenialpeople,andI’msureyou’llfindthemcapableandcooperative.Let’sgettogetherforachat,assoonasyouaresettled.Meanwhile,ifthereisanythingIcandoforyou,justletmeknow.Yours,
亲爱的[J.R.史密斯先生]:您能参加我们的组织,我们感到非常高兴。您在[多伦多]所从事的[电子]方面的工作表明我们很幸运能有您这样的[工程师]加盟我们[电子公司]。您将与许多志趣相投的同行一道工作。我相信,您会发现他们很能干,而且很合作。您安顿一下之后,让我们聚在一起叙谈一下,如果我们能为您做些什么,请告诉我们。
Unit6聘请信
聘请信主要用于聘请对方前来工作,讲学等,这种信需写清聘请的目的及给予对方的待遇。有时也可写上一些对对方表示崇敬的词语。另外还需写清聘请的期限。
1.聘请客座教授Employingavisitingprofessor
Dear[Prof.Smith]:[TheEnglishDepartmentofBeijingLanguagesInstitute]ispleasedtoappointyoutobe[avisitingprofessor],forthetermof[oneyearandahalf],startingon[February22,1993].TheDepartmentwillprovideofficespaceandlibraryfacilities.Youwillofcoursebewelcometoparticipatefullyinourteachingprograms,including,classes,seminars,andinformaldis-cursions.[TheInstitute]willpayfeesaccordingtothecontactofengagementenclosedhere-with.TheDepartmentjoinsmeinthehopethatyouwillbeabletotakeupthisappointment.Trulyyours,
亲爱的[史密斯教授]:[北京外国语学院英语系]准备聘请您为[客座教授],为期[一年半],从[1993年2月22日]起,我系将提供办公室和图书馆一切方便,欢迎您参加我们全部的教学项目,包括上课,研究班讨论会及非正式讨论。[我校]交按照所附合同条款支付酬金。我系全体成员都希望您能接受这一职位。此致敬礼!
2.聘请顾问Employingaconsultant
Dear[Dr.Boffin],Itisagreatpleasuretohearfrom[Dr.May]thatyouarecomingtoChinaforashortvisit.Iwouldliketotakethisopportunitytoinviteyoutobeourconsultantinour[hospital].Withyourprofoundknowledgeandexperienceinthe[medicalfield],I’msurethatyouwillhelpour[hospital]tremendously.Letmethankyouinadvanceforyourassistance.Pleaseacceptmywarmwelcomeandsincereinvitation.I’mlookingforwardtohearingfromyousoon.Sincerelyyours,
亲爱的[鲍菲博士]:据[梅博士]函告,您将来华做短期访问,故冒昧给您写信,想请您担任我[院]的[顾问]。由于您在[医疗]方面学识渊博,经验丰富,对我[院]一定大有帮助,恭候佳音,并盼忽闻却是幸。
Unit7询问与申请
1.索取入学资料Requestingentranceinformation
DearSirs:Couldyoupleasesendmesomeentranceinformationaboutthecourseof[EnglishLiterature]offeredatyouruniversityIamnowstudyingat[BeijingForeignLanguagesInstitute]majoringin[EnglishLiterature]andshallgraduate[thisyear].AChineseGovernmentscholarshipenablesmetocontinuemypostgraduatestudiesin[England],andyouruniversityhasbeenrecommendedtome.Yours,
先生们:我现就读于[北京外国语学院],主修[英国文学]将于[今年]毕业。我国政府给予奖学金使我能来[英国]深造。并推荐来贵院攻读研究生课程。为此向贵院索取有关入学资料,请惠存寄为感。
2.申请入大学学习Applyingforstudyinginauniversity
DearSirs:Ishouldliketoenteryouruniversitytotakesuchcoursesas[AppliedLinguisticsandComparativeLiterature].Iwasbornin[1957].In[1979],Iwasenrolledin[theDepartmentofForeignLanguagesandLiterature]of[TianjinTeachers’University].Duringmy[four]academicyears,Imadegoodgradesonallcourses.Aftermygraduationfromthisuniversityin[1983],Ifoundmyintereststendingmoreandmoretowards[LanguageTeaching].NowIhavepassedanexaminationsponsoredby[theMinistryofEducation]foraGovernmentscholarshipwhichwillenablemetopursuefurtherstudiesinyouruniversity.AtranscriptofrecordsofallthesubjectsIcompletedatthisuniversityand[two]lettersofrecommendationofferedby[two]ofmyprofessorswillbesenttoyourdirectlybytheuniversity.Ihopealetterofadmissionwillbeissuedtomeinduecourse.Lookingforwardtoyourreply.Yoursincerely
亲爱的先生们:我希望能入贵校选读[应用语言学及比较文学]。我出生于[1957年]。[1979年]考入[天津师范大学][外国语言文学系]。在校[4年]学习期间,各门功课均为优良。[1983年]于该校大学毕业生,我对[语言教学]颇感兴趣。现已通过[教育部]举办的政府奖学金考试,将来贵校进修。我在大学期间修满的各门功课的成绩单副本及[两位]教授的推荐信将由学校直接寄去。希望能将入学证书及时寄我,并盼早日复信。
3.申请攻读硕士学位ApplyingforM.S.Degree
DearSirs:Mynameis[LiMing].Igraduatedin[1990]from[Nankai]Universitymajoringin[mathematics]witha[B.S.degree].Aftermygraduation,I’vebeenteaching[mathematics]in[No.16MiddleSchool].Withaviewtogetsomeadvancedstudies,IamwritingtoyoutoapplyforadmissiontoyourUniversitytoperusemy[M.S.degree].IamalsoapplyingforascholarshiporateachingassistantshipwhichwillenablemetocometoyourUniversitysooner.Hopingtobefavoredwithanearlyreply.Yoursfaithfully,
先生们:我叫[李明],[1990年]毕业于[南开]大学[数学]系并获得[理学士学位]。毕业后一直在[十六中]教[数学]。为继续深造,我拟向你校申请攻读[硕士学位]。同时我也想申请奖学金或助教金使我能更早地来你校就读,盼及早复信。
4.申请奖学金Applyingforascholarship
DearProf.[Johnson]:Mynameis[LiMing].Iamwritingtoyoutoapplyforascholarshipinyouruniversity.Bornin[Tianjinin1960],Igraduatedfrom[Tianjin]Universitymajoringin[ComputerScience]in[1989].Ihavebeenworkinginthe[ComputerScienceDepartment]ofthisuniver-sitysincemygraduation.Itistheheightofmyambitiontofurtherystudiesinthisfieldinyouruniversity.ButwithoutyourfinancialaidIcouldn’tmanagetocome.I’llbeverygratefulforyourkindhelp.CouldyoupleasefavormewithanearlyreplySincerelyyours,
亲爱的[约翰逊]教授:我叫李明。我想来贵校进修并盼能给予奖学金。我于[1960年生于[天津],于[1989年]毕业于[天津]大学[计算机科学系]。毕业后一直在[该系]工作。我极想来贵校进修我的专业。我只有在您的经济资助下才能如愿。如蒙关照感激不尽,盼速赐回音。
5.申请做为访问学者Applyingforadmittanceasavisitingscholar
DearProf.[Jackson],IamaprofessorofEnglishintheEnglishDepartmentof[TianjinForeignLanguagesIn-stitute].Ihavetaught[linguistics]formorethan[15]yearsandhavethereforeattainedafairknowledgeinthisfield.Iamwritingtoyouraboutthepossibilityofvisitingscholar’sappointmentinyourde-partmentnext[spring].Ifgiventheopportunity,I’lldomybesttomeetyourrequirementsandIamsureI’llbebenefitedinreturn.Ihopetohearfromyouatyourearliestconvenience.Sincerelyyours,
[LiMing]Enc.:Myresume
亲爱的[杰克逊]教授:我是[天津外国语学院]英语系教授。教授[语言学]已有[十五]个年头,因此略有心得。不知贵系下学期[春季班]能否聘任我为访问学者?如蒙不弃,我当尽力百为符雅望。我想此举彼此均有裨益。盼早日赐复为感。此致敬礼!
附履历表一份
6.申请进修Applyingforfurtherstudy
DearSir,Iam[ShiLei].Iamwritingtoyoutoapplyforafellowshipwithastipendinyour[uni-versity].Bornin[Beijing]in[1966].Igraduatedfrom[QingHua]Universitymajoringin[Com-puterScience]in[1988].[Transcriptlistingcoursesandgradeswillbesentonrequest].Ihavebeenworkinginthe[ComputerScience]Departmentof[QingHua]Universitysincemygraduationandhavethereforeattainedknowledgeandexperienceinthisfield.Itisheightofmyambitiontofurthermystudiesinthisfieldinyouruniversity.Shouldmyqualificationre-ceiveyourfavorableconsideration,noexertionshouldbewantingonmyparttopleaseyou.Lookingforwardtoanearlyreply,Iam.Yoursrespectfully,
亲爱的[先生]:我叫[石磊],我想来贵校进修,并盼能给予助学金。我于[1966年]生于[北京],于[1988年]毕业于[清华]大学[计算机]专业。[如需要各科成绩单当即寄上]。毕业后即在[本系]任职,因此对这方面具有一定的知识和经验。我极想到贵校进修我的专业,如果我的资历受到认可,我决不负雅望。盼早日赐复为盼。此致敬礼!
7.申请半工半读Applyingforwork-studyprogram
DearSir,Ileft[TianjinMedicalCollege]asagraduatestudentin[medicine][5years]ago.NowIamattendingandworkinginthe[Heart]Departmentof[TianjinGeneralHospital].Inordertopursuefurtherstudies,Iwishtoapplyforadmissiontoyour[MedicalCollege].ButasIamshortoffunds,Iwishtoapplyalsoforapart-timejob,sothatIcanworkandstudyinyourcountryunderyourguidancefor[oneortwo]years.WithoutyourfinancialaidIcouldn’tmanagetocome.DoyouthinkitpossibletogivemeajobI’llbeverygratefulforyourkindhelp.CouldyoupleasefavormewithanearlyreplyYoursfaithfully,
Enc.:MyResume
亲爱的先生:[5年]前,我在[天津医学院]修完研究生[内科学]的课程,现在[天津总医院][心脏科]工作。为继续深造,我想来你们[医学院]。但由于经济关系,我希望能找到零工使我能在贵国在您的指导下学习[一、两]年,我只有在您的帮助下才能前来,如蒙给予适当工作,我将非常感激。盼赐回信。此致敬礼![李明]附履历表一份
8.申请去公司实习Applyingfora[traineeposition]inacorporation
DearMr.[Black]:Professor[Smith]suggestedthatIshouldwritetoyouinregardwithmyinterestsin[amanagementtraineeposition]inyourcorporation.Currently,I’mthe[generalengineer]of[ShenyangMachineToolsPlant]inchargeof[qualitycontrol].Ihavebeengrantedaleaveof[twoyears]tolearntheadvanced[managerialskills]and[developbusinesscontacts]in[Australia].Asatrainee,Idonotrequireasalary,butwouldappreciateifyoucanprovidemewithastipendenoughtosupportmyselfduringthe[twoyears].TheChinesegovernmentwillpayallmy[travelexpenses].Inthepastfewyears,Ihavereadmuchaboutyourcorporationanditsexcellentman-agement.Tojoinyouandworkwithyouwouldbeagreatopportunityforme.Enclosedpleasefindmyresumeand[three]lettersofrecommendation.Iffurtherinfor-mationisneeded,pleaseinformme.I’mgratefulforyourconsideration.YoursRespectfully,[LiMing]Enc.:MyResumeTwoLettersofRecommendation
亲爱的[布莱克]先生:鉴于我对贵公司的[管理工作]颇感兴趣,[史密斯]教授建议我给您写此信。目前我任[沈阳机械工具厂][总工程师]负责[质量控制]。我被准予[两年]公假前去[澳大利亚]学习先进的[管理技巧]和[发展贸易关系]。做为一名实习生,我不要求一份工资,但如能提供[2年]实习期内我的生活津贴,我将感激不尽。中国政府将担负我的[交通费用]。过去的几年中,我对贵公司和其杰出的管理有所耳闻。能和你们在一起工作对我来说真是一个难得的机会。随函奉上我的履历一份和[3封]推荐信。如需其它证件请通知我本人。如蒙考虑不胜感激。此致敬礼[李明]附履历表一份及推荐信两封
Unit8推荐信
我高兴地向您推荐[天津中医学陆军物理学讲师陈平夫人]。[陈平夫人于1982年]毕业于[北京师范大学物理系]。[从1983年到1985年]在我的指导下,在上述的大学进行[分子光谱研究]。自[1986年]以来,一直在中医学院任教并研究[脂肪的红外光谱]。我发现她是一位勤奋工作的人,在工作中做出过一些突出的成绩。现在她拟在[红外学光谱学],特别是[激光光谱学]方面作进一步的研究。如果可能的话,她愿意在卓有成就的[李刚教授]的指导下从事研究工作。如果[陈平夫人]在贵校攻读期间,您能给予帮助和指导,那么不仅我本人,我们大学物理系的同事们也将不胜感激。
2.自我推荐(专用)Self-recommendation[WorldPublishingHouse][55Wufustreet][HepingDistrict][Beijing,300000][China][July15,2005][WarnerBooks][P.O.Box690][NewYork,N.Y.10019][U.S.A.]
DearSir,Iwishtoapplyforapositionwithyour[publishinghouse].I’m[35]yearsoldandamatpresentemployedby[WorldPublishingHouse],whereIhavebeenfor[thepastfiveyears].FormerlyIwasemployedby[DongfangPress]whereIwasnearly[fiveyears].MyonlyreasonforleavingeitherthosepositionswouldbetobettermyselfandIfeelthereisnofurtheropportunityinmypresentposition.TheeditorialworkhadalwayshadagreatappealtomeasIhavesomeabilityinwritingandeditorialwork.Icangiveyoureferencesfromboththesepresshousesastomycharacterandabilityasaneditor.Verytrulyyours,[LiMing][signature](略)我希望能在贵社谋求一职位。我现年[35]岁。目前受雇于[天津出版社],最近[5年里]本人一直在该社工作。在这之前,本人还在[东方出版社]工作近[5年]。我打算离开这两个职位的唯一理由就是谋求高升。我觉得目前的职位不利于本人的发展。由于我在写作和编辑工作方面有些能力,所以编辑工作一直对我具大的吸引力。关于我的人品和能力,我可以请上述两个出版社单位写介绍信以供参考。[李明](签字)[2005年7月15日]
Unit9致辞
在使用英语的国家中,致辞的使用范围较广,为了表示礼仪,主人在招待客人时,讲些热情友好的话,表示欢迎;客人相应地致答词表示感谢。单位之间、亲朋之间如遇较大事情也要互相怯场慰勉、庆祝,增进友谊。常用的致辞有欢迎词、欢送词、告别词、祝酒辞等。
1.欢迎辞Welcomingspeech
Ladiesandgentlemen,Followingtheincreasingrapidityofourcommunicationswithcountriesabroad,Chinaishavingalargenumberofvisitorsfromdifferentcountries.Today,wefeelverymuchhonoredtohave[Prof.Martin.Wilson]withus.[Prof.Martin.Wilson]iswellknowntotheworldforhisachievementsinthefieldof[mathematics].Firstofall,letme,onbehalfofallpresenthere,extendourwarmwelcomeandcordialgreetingstoourdistinguishedguest.Nowletusinvite[Prof.Wilson]togiveusalecture.
女士们,先生们:随着我国对外交往日益增多,中国每天要接待大量来自不同国家的贵客。今天,我们感到很荣幸能和[马丁·威尔逊教授]欢聚一堂。[威尔逊教授]在[数学]领域卓有成就,在世界上享有一定的威望。首先,让我代表在座的各位向我们的贵宾表示热烈的欢迎和真挚的问候。现在请[威尔逊教授]做报告。
2.致答辞Answeringspeech
Ladiesandgentlemen,Thankyouforyournicewelcomeandreception.Ithasbeenalongcherishedhopeof[ours]tovisit[China]someday.[Weare]fortunatetoenjoythisrarechancetoday.[We]feelspeciallyhonoredtobegiventhisopportunitytomeetsuchanicegroupofdistinguishedpeo-plelikeyou.[Weare]sure[our]stayherewillbeafruitfulandenjoyableone.[We]dohopetoseemoreofyouwhile[weare]here.
女士们、先生们:多承接待、十分感激。[我们]一直想来[中国]访问,今天,[我们]很荣幸能如愿以偿。特别使[我们]感到光荣的是[我们]能有机会遇到各位知名人士,[我们]深信[我们]这次旅游访问一定是丰富多彩的。[我们]希望在[我们]访问期间能多多的向各位请教。
3.欢送辞Send-offspeech
Ladiesandgentlemen,Howtimeflies!Itwasherethatwegave[Prof.WilliamTomson]aheartywelcome[twoweeks]ago.Wearenowhereagaintobid[him]farewell.Asyouknow,[Prof.Tomson]iswellknowntotheworldfor[his]greatachievementsinthefieldof[mathematics].During[his]stayhere,[he]hasvisitedmanyuniversitiesandcol-legesandgivenusmanylecturesonit.[He]hasalsomadeatourtomanypartsofourcountry.[He]willleaveforhome[tomorrowmorning].We,therefore,sincerely,hopethat[he]willbenefituswithsomeadviceandvaluablesuggestions.Finally,wewanttotakethisopportunitytobeg[him]toconveyourprofoundfriendshipandbestregardsto[his]people.Nowlet’sinvite[Prof.Tomson]tospeaktous.
女士们,先生们:光阴似箭,日月如梭。[两个星期]前我们在这里热烈欢迎[威廉汤姆逮教授]。现在我们又在这里热情欢送[他]。众所周知,[汤姆逊教授]由于在[数学]领域内的杰出贡献而闻名世界。在逗留期间,[他]参观访问了许多大专院校,并就[数学]作过多次讲座。同时[他]还游览了我国许多地区。[他][明早]将离开中国回国。因此,我们垦切希望[他]能给我们提出宝贵的意见。最后,我想借此机会请[汤姆逊教授]转达我们浑厚的友谊,并表示对[他的]同胞良好的祝愿。现在请[汤姆逊教授]讲话。
4.告别辞Farewellspeech
Unit10慰问信
慰问信应写得真切,注意措辞,对轻病或者小损失,慰问信应写得轻松一些。相反,对严重病情或重大损失,信就应该写得深沉一些。慰问信写时应注意:1.写给受伤人的信要简短,中肯。信中不必问询事故发生的过程、原因、见证人等。2.慰问信中应写一些被慰问者喜欢或熟悉的事物,如病人的爱好、兴趣等,以使病人得到宽慰。
1.向朋友问候Aletterofinquiringaftersomeone’shealth
Dear[John]:Iamextremelysorrytohearthatyourillness,whichwehadthoughtwasclearingup,hasbecomemoreserious,andthatyourhavehadtogointohospital.Letushopethatitwillbeforonlyaveryshorttime,andthatyouwillsoonbeoutandaboutagain.Everybodyheresendshisbestwishestoyouforaquickrecovery.Withkindregards,Yourssincerely,
2.问候朋友的母亲Inquiringafterthehealthofafriend’smother
Dear[Mr.Wang],IfeltverysorryindeedwhenIheardof[yourmother]’sillness,andamanxioustoknowhow[she]isoflate.UnderaseparatecoverIamsending[heraboxofassortedbiscuits]withmybestregards.Sincerelyyours
亲爱的[王先生]:听说您的母亲身体欠安,深表忧虑。不知令堂近况如何,实为惦念。随信另寄上[什锦饼干一盒],并致以最良好的问候。您忠诚的[吴洋]
3.祝贺朋友病愈Congratulationsonsomeone’srecovery
Dear[Jane]:Ilearn,withverygreatpleasure,thattheillnesswhichhassocruellycausedgreatanxietyamongyourrelativesandallthosewhoknowyouhaschangedforthebetterandthatyouarenowrecovering,forwhichIthereforedesiretocongratulateyouwarmly.Ihopethatyouwillsoonbecompletelyrestoredtohealth.Yourssincerely
亲爱的[简]:在您患病的这一期间内,亲戚朋友无不为你挂虑,听到你的病已有好转,并已逐渐痊愈,十分快慰,特地向你祝贺。望你早日完全痊愈。
4.慰问丧偶的朋友Aletterofinquiringtothosewholosttheirhusbandorwife
Dear[Mrs.Harper],Iwouldliketoexpressmysorrowattherecentdeathofyour[husband].Inthelongtimeitwasmyprivilegetoenjoy[ProfessorofHarper]’sfriendship.Ifound[him]asinceandhelpfulassociate,withwhomitwasapleasure[towork].Theknowledgethatmythoughtsarewithyouathistimewill,Ihope,beofsomecomforttoyou.Trulyyours
亲爱的[哈珀女士]:获悉你的[丈夫]最近逝世的消息,深表遗憾。长期以来,能与[哈珀教授]保持友谊是我的荣幸。[哈珀教授]是一位我最乐于与其一道[工作]的忠实而有帮助的朋友。但愿我此时的问候,能给您带来一些安慰。
Unit11道歉信
因过失或疏忽做错了事,给别人带来了麻烦或损失,发觉后要立即写信给对方赔礼道歉,这是一种礼貌。这类信要写得坦率,诚恳。
1.因未能践约赴宴致歉Unabletokeepone’spromise
Dear[MissNancy],MuchtomyregretIwasunabletokeepmypromisetoattendyour[birthday]party[lastSaturday],owingtothefactthatmy[littleson]wassuddenlytakenillearly[thatday].Hopingtoseeyousoon.Trulyyours,
亲爱的[南希小姐]:[小儿][上周六]突然生病,因此未能应约赴[生日]宴,殊觉抱歉,希原谅,再见。祝好!
2.因迟复来信致歉Becauseofansweringone’sletterlate
Dear[David]:Iamafraidthatyouwillthinkmeunpardonablynegligentinnothavingansweredyourletterdated[7,December]sooner,butwhenIhavetoldyouthereason,Itrustyouwillbeconvincedthattheneglectwasexcusable.Whenyourletterarrived,Iwasjustin[HongKong].Asmyfamilycouldnotforwardittomeduringmyabsence,ithasbeen,therefore,lyingonmydeskuntilthemomentwhenItookitup.NowthefirstthingIhavetohastentodoistowritetoyouthesefewlinestoexpressmydeepregret.Ienjoyedmanypleasantsightsduringmytrip.IshallbepleasedtogiveyouanaccounttoofthemwhenIseeyounext.Yours,
亲爱的[戴维]:请原谅我收到您[12月7日]的来信后迟迟未复,现将原因告诉您,相信您一定会谅解的。您的来信到来时,我正巧在[香港],家人无法及时转递。你的信一直放在我写字台上,直到我回到才看见,拖至今天才回信,深表歉意。这次出去旅行饱览了许多美丽景色,下次见到您时,将告诉您一切。祝好!
3.因未能及时还书致歉Unabletoreturnborrowedbookontime
Dear[Kate]:Excusemeformylongdelayinginreturningtoyouyour“RobinsonCrusoe”whichIreadthroughwithgreatinterest.Ihadfinishedreadingthebookandwasabouttoreturnitwhen[mycousin]cametoseeme.Neverhavingseenthebook,[She]wassointerestedinitthatIhadtoretainitlonger.However,Ihopethatinviewoftheadditionaldelightthusaffordedbyyourbook,youwilloverlookmynegligenceinnotreturningitsooner.Thankingyouagainfortheloan.Sincerelyyours,
4.因遗失借书致歉Becauseoflosingaborrowedbook
Dear[Frank]:IamterriblysorrytotellyouthatIhavelostthevaluablebookyouweresokindtolendme[lastweek].Ireadit[everyday]andintendedtofinishit[nextmonth].[Lastnight]whenIcametomyroom,itwasnowheretobefound.Iwilltrytorecoveritassoonaspossible.IfIfailtofindit,Iwillgetanewbookforyou.ButIamafraiditcannevertaketheplaceoftheoldone.Oldbooksarelikeoldfriends.Oncelost,theycanneverbereplaced.Theyareconnectedwithcherishedassociationswhichthenewonescanneverhave.Andforthisirrecoverableloss,Iamtoblame.Iwassocarelesswithmythings.Thisisawarningtometobemorecarefulinthefuture.Yourstruly,
亲爱的[弗兰克]:很抱歉,[上星期]您借给我的那本书竟遗失了。我[每天]都在看,准备[下个月]看完。[昨晚]我回到我的卧室,到处也找不到那本书。我将尽力找到它。万一找不到,我只好买一本新的还您。但是,新书恐怕不能代替那本旧书吧!旧书跟旧友一样,一旦失去就不能再得。旧书与往事相连,这种不可弥补的损失,皆由我起。我对待一切太大意了,这次给我一个警告,叫我以后要小心。祝好!
Unit12介绍信
社交、亲友这间的相互介绍,常用介绍信联系。收信人从介绍信中可以了解到来者是什么人,要办什么事,有什么具体要求等。写这类书要注意慎重、谦恭。在信封左下角常写有Tointroduce……或Introducing……,信封一般不封。
1.介绍中学同学Introducingamiddleschoolclassmate
Dear[Mr.Chang].Thebearer,[MsHuan],isaclassmateofmineatmiddleschool,whohasrecentlybeenassignedtoworkinyourcity.[She]iswelleducated,havinggoodhabitsandagreeablemanners.Anyassistanceyoumaygive[her]concerning[her]lifewillbeesteemedasagreatfavorforme.Yourstruly,
亲爱的[常先生]:持信人[黄女士]是我的一位中学同学,最近[她]被派往你市工作。[她]受过良好的教育,没有不良的习惯,举止端庄。您对[她]生活上的任何帮助,将使我感同身受。
2.介绍本人Self-introduction
Dear[Sirs],Fromyouradvertisementin[yesterday’sUSAToday]Ifindthatyouarewantinga[Chineseteacher]inyourcollege.Ibegleavetotakethelibertyofofferingmyselffortheposition.Bornin[Beijing]in[1970],Iamagraduateof[BeijingUniversity],andthereforehaveagoodknowledgebothinChineseandEnglish.Shouldmyapplicationberegardedfavorably,Ishallendeavortojustifytheconfidenceyoumayreposeinme.Faithfullyyours,
亲爱的[先生们]:[昨天《今日美国报》]载你院需[汉语教员]。我申请任此职务。我[1970年]出生于[北京],毕业于[北京大学],汉语和英语均有所长。如蒙录用,自当竭诚服务,以答雅意。此致敬礼!
3.去具体单位的介绍信LetterofintroductionwithaknownunitChinatravelService[April15,1993]BureauofTravelandTourismAdministrationGentlemaninCharge,Thebearerofthisletteris[Mr.ZhangWen],whoisentrustedwithtaskofmakingthenecessaryarrangementswithyouforourgoingtoyourBureautoattendthereporton[Currentaffairs].Pleasefavor[him]withaninterview.
兹介绍[张文先生]前往你处联系有关我们去你局听[形势报告]的事宜,请予接洽为荷。此致旅行游览事业局中国旅行社
4.去不明具体单位的介绍信Letterofintroductionwithoutaknowunit[Beijing]University[Oct.9.2004]Towhomitmayconcern,ThisistointroduceMr[HuQang]and[ZhaoWei-guo]whoaretomakeaninvestigationof[LiePing’s]familyconditiononourinstructions.Weshouldesteemitagreatfavorifyouwouldafford[them]thenecessaryinformation.Withhighrespect.
兹介绍[胡强]和[赵卫国]二位先生前往你处了解有关[刘萍]的家庭情况,请予接洽为荷。此致敬礼!
Unit13馈赠信
写这类信用词要诚恳、热情。常见的形式有两种:一种比较正式,用第三人称;一种比较简便,写法与普通信件相同。
1.赠字典Presentingadictionary
Dear[MissClark],Allowmetopresentyouwithacopyof“[TheChinese-EnglishDictionary]”publishedby[CommercialPublishingHouse].Iknowyouarestudying[Chinese]now,andhopeyouwillfindituseful.Itisatriflegift.ButIhopeyouwillacceptitasasmalltokenofmygratitudeforyourcontinualkindness.Trulyyours,亲爱的[克拉克小姐]:请允许我奉上[商务出版社]出版的[《汉英词典》]一本。我知道您正在学习[汉语],希望该书对您能有些帮助。区区微物,聊表心意。此致敬礼!
2.答谢赠词典Thanksforpresentingthedictionary
Dear[Mr.Brown],Manythanksforacopyof“[TheChinese-EnglishDictionary]”.Iamverymuchpleasedwithit,foritissuchagoodreferencebooktome.Thankyouagainforyournicegift.Yoursever,
亲爱的[布朗先生]:承蒙惠赠[《汉英词典》],甚为感谢。它是一本极好的参考书,我非常喜欢。再次致谢。此致敬礼!
Unit14饭店、旅馆、戏院、飞机等的预订
预订、预约信件的种类较多,其中有旅馆房间、饭店席位,影剧院、飞机座位等的预先约订。这类信件要写得简明,要将内容写具体,如需要预订房间的等级、类型、数量,以及预订的具体期限等。有的预订须注明付款方式。如果预订事宜有更动或是取消预订,应在规定期限之内通知对方,以免造成不必要的损失。
1.预订饭店席位并询问价格Orderingseatsatarestaurantandinquiringabouttheprice
Gentlemen:Wewishtoentertainat[dinner]at[westlakerestaurant]on[Jan.2]at[5intheafternoon].Thiswillbeapartyof[eightpeople],andaprivatedinningroomwouldbepreferable.Wewillneedtheservicesofawinestewardandwewillchooseourmenuinadvance.Pleaseletushaveinformationastotheaccommodationsavailable,andtheapproximatecost,includinggratuities,andtax,byreturnmailifpossible.Yours,
先生:我们希望于[一月二日下午五点]在[西湖饭店]包桌。就餐者共[八人]。我们希望包一间雅座,需要陪酒者一位,并提前定菜。请在可能情况下,通过回信将包间,以及包括小帐和附加税在内的大体价格通知我们。
2.预订席位的日期要求更改Changingthearrangement
3.预订宴会Makingareservationforabanquet
DearJenny,Thisorganizationhascompletedplanstoholdits[annualconvention]at[BlackSwanHotel]on[Jan.12].Iwishtoarrangeforabanqueton[theeveningofJan.12],withanattendanceofapproximately[60people].Willyouestimateformewhatitwillcosttoserveafirst-classdinnerinthe[ReceptionRoom]for[sixty]peopleYourpriceshouldincludetwococktailsperperson.I’dlikeyoutosendmeseveralmenureservationssothatImaymakeaselection.IhopeyoucangivethisyourimmediateattentionsothatIcannotifytheprospectiveguestspromptly.Sincerely,
亲爱的珍尼:该组织已计划好于[1月12日]在[黑天鹅饭店]举行一次[年会],届时希望在[12日晚]安排一下由[60人]参加的宴会。您可以估算一下在贵饭店[宴会厅]组织一次由[60人]参加的一级宴会所需的费用吗?您的价格应包括每人两份的鸡尾酒在内。我希望您能为我寄来几份推荐的菜谱,以供选择。我希望您能对此予以迅速考虑;以便我能及时通知期待的客人。
4.询问票价,预订戏票Inquiringaboutthepriceandorderingtickets
Gentlemen:Doyouhave[fourbox]seatsavailableforthe[evening]of[April10]for[theplay][Two]ofourcustomerswillbein[London]atthattime,andwewouldliketoobtaingoodseatsforthem.Ifyouaccommodateus,pleaseletusknowthepriceoftheticketssowemaysendyouacheckwithoutdelay.Cordially,
先生:您那有[四张四月十日晚上那场剧包厢]的戏票吗?我们有[两位顾主]将于那天来[伦敦],所以我们希望为他们订几张好的座位。如果您那里可容纳我们,请告诉我们戏票的价格,以便我们及时送一张支票给您。您真诚的[张阳]
5.退回原订戏票并要求退款Clamingrefundoftickets
Gentlemen:On[May4]Ipurchased[two][orchestra]seatsforthe[eveningofMay10]for[theconcert].Therehasbeenachangeinplansandwewillbeunabletousetheenclosedtickets.Wewouldappreciateyourrefundingtheirprice,makingcheckpayableto[JohnHarper].Thankyouverymuch.Sincerely,
先生:我于[五月四日]预购了[两张五月十日晚音乐会]的[前排票]。由于计划有了改变,故不能使用封入信袋的这两张票,如您能退票并将支票款额记在[约翰·哈珀]的名下,我们将不胜感谢。非常感谢。
6.要求更改机票日期Askingtochangeareservation
Gentlemen:On[March8],Ireserved[twofirstclass]seatsonyourflight[208]from[Tokyo]to[HongKong],Leavingat[8]on[Tuesday,March9]withreturnto[Tokyo]scheduledfor[March14].Iwillnotbeabletomakethetripto[HongKong]atthattime,butinsteadwillgothereon[March16],andreturnon[March19].Pleasesendmeconfirmationofthischangeinflightschedule.Cordially,
先生:我于[3月6日]预订了[两张][208次]班机[一等舱]的往返机票,此班机[3月9日星期二早八点]从[东京]飞往[香港],预订[3月14日]返回[东京]。但由于我届时不能前去[香港],而改在[3月16日]前往,[3月19日]返回,所以务请您写信通知我您对航班的更改事宜做了安排。
Unit15请假条
1.请病假(本人写)Askingforsickleavewrittenbyoneself(Sept.17,2004)Dearteacher[Zhang],IamverysorrytoappriseyouthatIamunabletoattendschooltodayowingtoa[stomachache].Ienclosedoctor’scertificateandaskyouforsickleaveof[two]days.Yourstudent[LiMing]Encl.:Doctor’scertificateforsickleave
[张]老师:很抱歉,我因患[胃病]今天不能到校。现附上医生证明并向您请病假[两]天。学生[李明][2004年9月17日]附:医生病假证明一份
2.请病假(代写)Askingforsickleavewrittenbysomeoneelse[Oct.8,2004]Dear[MissWillams],Pleaseexcuse[Kate]’sabsencefromschool[thismorning].[She]coughedalotandhadahighfeverat[9lastnight]andcouldnotfallasleepuntil[midnight].Ifeltitwouldnothavebeenfairtotheotherchildrentoallow[her]toattendschool.SoIamwritingtoaskyoufor[two]days’sickleaveandwilllet[her]resume[her]studyif[she]feelsbetter[thedayaftertomorrow].Yoursrespectfully,
[威廉斯小姐]:请原谅[凯特][今早]不能到校上课。[她][昨晚9时]发烧并咳嗽的很厉害,一直到[半夜]才入睡。我觉得叫[她]去学校会影响其他孩子,现代请病假[两]天。如果[后天][她]感觉好些,再让[她]到校。
3.续假条Askingforanextensionofleave
Prof.[Huang],Iamstilllyinginbedwiththe[flu]andunabletogetup.Iencloseacertificatefromthedoctorwhoisattendingonme,as[she]fearsitwillbeanother[two]daysbeforeIshallbeabletoresumemystudy.Pleasegiveanextensionofleaveforasmanydays.Yourstudent,[LiMing]Encl.:Doctor’sCertificateofAdvice
(黄)老师:我患[流感]未好,仍卧床不起,医生认为,还要休息[两]天才能到校学习。现附上所开的证明,请准予续假为盼。
4.教师的回条Teacher’sreply
Dear[Alice],Your[mother]tellsmeyouhavethe[mumps]andmustbeabsentfor[halfamonth].Thereareseveralothersinthesamecondition.Dobecarefulwhileyouareill.Don’tthinkofdoinganyhomework.We’llhavereviewswhenthesickonesallreturn.Youcanwatchtelevisionorlistentoradioprogramstohelppassthetimewhileyourecuperate.Iasked(Sue)tobringyouseveral[popmusictapes],as[she]saidyouhavea[tape-recorder]athome.Ithinkyoumightfindthemnice.Weallmissyouandshallbehappywhenyoureturn.Yourstruly,
Unit16通知与海报
1.举办报告会Noticeaboutareportmeeting
NoticeAllareWelcomeUndertheAuspicesofthe[Oil-paintingDepartment]areportwillbegivenonimpressionofvisitingtheArtExhibitionin[Italy]by[Prof.LiuYang]inthe[meeting-room]oftheDepartmenton[Friday,December9,2004],at[9:30a.m.]TheDepartmentOffice[December7,2004]
通知[油画系]主办报告会主讲人:[刘洋教授]题目:参观[意大利]艺术展观感地点:油画系[会议室]时间:[2004年12月9日上午3点30分]欢迎大家届时参加系办公室[2004年12月7日]
2.召开会议Meetingnotice
TheCollegeCommitteeof[ProfessionalPostEvaluation]Notice[Allthedeans]ofthecollegedepartmentsarerequiredtomeetinthecollege[conferenceroom]on[Saturday],[Oct.21]at[1:30p.m.]todiscusssomethingabout[professionalpostevaluation].[Oct.20,2004]
通知
兹定于[10月21日[星期六][下午1点半]在院[会议室]召开[全体系主任]会议,讨论[职称评定]有关问题,请准时出席。院[职称评定委员会][2004年10月20日]
3.安排参观活动Noticeaboutavisit
NoticeAvisithasbeenarrangedtothe[HongGuangFarmofJinghaiCounty]for[March12].Theitineraryincludes:1.[TheFarmOffice],whereabriefintroductiontothefarmwillbegivenby[thegeneralmanager]ofthefarm.2.ThePowerPlant3.TheCultureCenter4.Thefarm-runmiddleschool5.farmers’homesThosewhowishtogowillassembleat[maingateby6:20a.m.].Thebuswillleaveat[6:30a.m.][LiaisonOffice][March10,2004]
通知兹定于[3月12日]参观[静海县红光农场]。参观路线是:1.农场办公室,听取农场总经理对全面情况的介绍2.电站3.文化中心4.场办中学5.农家坐客凡愿参加者请于[上午6点20分]在[大门口]集合,汽车在[6点30分]准时出发。[联络办公室][2004年3月10日]
4.物品遗失通知Noticeoflostobject
Gentlemen,Iwishtonotifyyouthatmy[camera]wasnowheretobefoundonarrivalat[Beijing]Airport[thismorning].Itraveledfrom[Guanzhou]Airportbyflight[652][thismorning].Itisaveryexpensive[camera]withmyEnglishinitialsin[yellow]onthe[back]sideofit.Ishallbegratefulifyouwilltakenecessarymeasurestotraceandrecoverit.I’mawaitingyourgoodreply.Sincerelyyours,
先生们:我谨通知您们,[今天上午]我到达[北京]机场时,我的[照像机]不见了。我是[今晨]从[广州]机场乘坐[652]班机来的。那是一架昂贵的[像机]。在[像机]的背面,用[黄色]标着本人英语姓名的第一个字母。你们如果能采取必要的措施追查并找回这架[像机]我将十分感激,我等候着你们的佳音。
5.文艺晚会Literaryandartisticeveningperformance
[SpringFestival]EntertainmentProgramI.Chorus(1)TheSongofYantzerRiver(2)YellowRiverCantataII.Dance(3)TraditionalChineseLionDanceIII.FemaleSolo(4)NanniwanIV.Quartet(5)TheSongofGuerillasV.SelectedScenesfromBeijingOpera(6)ThreeForkedCrossroads
[春节]文艺晚会节目单Ⅰ.合唱1.长江之歌2.黄河大合唱Ⅱ.舞蹈3.狮子舞Ⅲ.女声独唱4.南泥湾Ⅳ.四重唱5.游击队之歌Ⅴ.京剧折子戏6.三叉口
6.影讯Filmnews
FilmNews“[OliverTwist]”[anEnglishfeature]filmwillbeshownintheauditoriumat[halfpastseven]tonight.Admissionbytickets,[oneyuan],obtainableattheauditoriumticket-office.TheFilmProjectionGroup[Monday,June13]
影讯今晚[七点半]在我校大礼堂放映[英国]故事片[《雾都孤儿》]。一律凭票入场,票价[一元]。售票地点:礼堂售票处。电影放映组6月13日星期一