国际学术交流英语 第二单元.ppt

Company LOGO Unit 2 International Letter Exchanges English for International Academic Exchange Unit 2 International Letter Exchanges 2. Acceptance and Refusal 3. Writing an Effective Email 1. Letters of Invitation Invitation letters are sent to invite scholars and other prospective participants to attend the conference. Two Main Business Letter Formats Full block format Semi-block/indented format Task 1. Letters of Invitation Letters of Invitation Format Letterhead Date Inside Address Salutation Body Complimentary Close Signature Enclosure (if any) Content Content (the body of the letter) Extending invitation On behalf of…, I am pleased to invite you… I am writing to ask if you are willing to present… The purpose of the conference The theme of the 19th ICCE is… The conference aims at… Expecting attendance We sincerely hope that you can accept this invitation We look forward to meeting you… Meals, accommodations, expenses, fees, etc. You will be provided with local expenses… Our department will reimburse your traveling and hotel expenses. Contact info for enquiries Vocabulary airfare: n. transportation charge on airplane cordially: adv. in a friendly but polite and formal way convener: n. sb. who chairs a meeting, committee, etc. Finite or Infinite Dimensional Complex Analysis: 有限或无限维的复分析 incidental expenses: 附带（发生的）费用 stipend: n. a sum of money that is paid for living expenses. Youngstown: 杨斯顿，俄亥俄州东北部一城市 Sample Demonstration Sample 1 Invitation Letter for an Academic Exchange Program A letter of acceptance is to inform the conference host/organizer of your acceptance of the invitation and attendance at the conference. A letter of refusal is written if you cannot accept the invitation for one reason or another. You should politely and promptly write to the organizer to decline the invitation. By doing so, you allow them time for arranging backup plans. Task 2. Acceptance and Refusal Vocabulary centennial: n. a 10