信dearmark.ppt

Translation of Pragmatic Texts 2014.02-2014.06 Key Point 1: 什么是实用文体？ 所有语类的语篇可以归结为两大类： （1）实用文体 practical style（如邀请函、证书证明、申请表、社交信、合同、演讲辞等）， （2）文学文体 literary style 文学语篇的职能是利用语言给人以乐趣和美的享受。而实用文体是“直接以传递信息或服务的语篇类型”（张德禄）。实用文本通常具有一定的规范性，有些甚至具有法定的权威性。 试比较以下几个文本： Dear Mr. Smith， I read in the March 28th Washington Post classified section of your need for a Civil Engineer or Urban Construction graduate for one of your Washington. DC, area sites. I will be returning to the Washington area after graduation in early June and believe that I have the necessary credentials for the project. I have worked at various levels in the construction industry every summer since I entered the university. As is shown in my resume, I worked as a general laborer, gradually moved up to a carpenter, and last summer I worked as assistant construction manager on a 100-million-dollar project. I will complete requirements for my Urban Construction degree in May. As you may know, Massachusetts Institute of Science and Technology is one of the few universities in the country that offers such a specialized degree for the construction industry. I am quite familiar with your company projects, and my aspiration is to work for a company with your excellent reputation. I would be grateful if I have the opportunity to interview with you. I will be in the Washington area during the week of April 18th and would be available to speak with you at that time. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely， Henry Mason Enclosure Dear Mr. Smith， I read in the March 28th Washington Post classified section of your need for a Civil Engineer or Urban Construction graduate for one of your Washington. DC, area sites. I will be returning to the Washington area after graduation in early J