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Week 4: How to Write Letters to Express Thankfulness Presented by: Li Xiaoli Beijing Language and Culture University Analysis of the Second Writing Assignment: Content: The topic is ‘you wish to reserve a room in a hotel’ for the coming New Year’s holiday. Some of you didnt ask any questions; some asked questions about reserving a table in a restaurant. In addition, you don’t need to introduce your job and working place in the letter. Format: 1. There should be a comma after the salutation and also after the complimentary close. 2. The date should be put before the salutation. Language: A lot of errors in writing direct questions. Analysis of the Second Writing Assignment: Spelling: Madam, reservation, deposit, sincerely, kitchen, refrigerator, whether, skiing, Some useful words: a single room, a double room, a twin-bedded room, a room for three, a double bed, a king-size bed, a queen-size bed, a single bed, twin beds, a double room with an en suite bathroom, a room with a view, BB bed breakfast , hostel, motel, check in, check out, a deposit, an advance payment, room service, shuttle bus, public transport, transport tools… Analysis of the Second Writing Assignment: 我们家有三口人。 我有一个三岁的儿子。 你们酒店有空的双人间吗？ 我想订一间能上网的房间。 你们酒店去旅游景点方便吗？ Analysis of the Second Writing Assignment: There are three persons in my family. My son is three years old. Does your hotel have a spare double room?/Is any double room available in your hotel? I’d like to reserve a room with Internet access. Is it convenient to go to the scenic spots from your hotel? Analysis of the Second Writing Assignment: What kinds of accommodations/rooms do you have? Will a double room be available from 28 December 2007 to 2 January 2008? What is the daily rate? Is there central heating in the room? Is Internet access available in the room? Can you add an extra single bed in the room so that my kid can stay with us? Analysis of the Second Writing Assignment: Can I call room service at your hotel? What time can I