商务职场英语 unit 4 上海外语教育出版社 含课后答案.ppt

Standard Conventions: At the start of your letter: the relevant addresses, the date, and an appropriate salutation At the end of your letter: a suitable signing off phrase, your name, and your signature B Arrange your letter according to standard conventions of format and layout. Tips Write in a formal register. Do not use contractions or colloquial expressions. Adopt a tone that is positive and confident but that is not arrogant or pushy. Write a first draft of your letter. Check it and make corrections before writing out a final version. C Writing Resource B Writing an article for the general reader Situation You have been asked to write an article for a general interest magazine describing and summarizing the key features of the economic system currently operating in your country. Notes: _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ Look for information about the origins, history, and development of the economic system that predominates in your country. Include information about the balance between free-market activity and state-run businesses and deal with such matters as rates of inflation, imports and exports, interest rates, etc. Also, include information and your personal analysis and views on possible trends in the future. Take notes and then start to arrange your notes under headings and in a logical sequence. A Writing Tips Use a formal style. Do not use contractions or very colloquial expressions. Use relatively simple language that can be understood by a layperson. Avoid using too much jargon and specialized technical terms. Write a first draft of your article. Check it and make corrections before writing out a final version. C Now start to compose sentences. Think about how to divide your writing into paragraphs and how to use connecting phrases to