[英语学习]普通信函与普通信函的写作The Writing of Everyday Letters.pptVIP

The Writing of Everyday English Letters Features of Everyday English Letters Clear language, often short sentences Not too formal, often use oral language Be polite, often considerate Complete but not bookish The Writing of Everyday English Letters 1. Introducing Someone You are already quite familiar with sentences usually used in the Introduction and Conclusion of a letter. We now proceed to the various purposes of writing letters ——how do letters of different purposes differ from each other. In a letter introducing someone, you usually mention; ——the relationship between you and the person being introduced. ——the background of the person concerned – his or her family, education, personality--- as the occasion requires, ——the intention of the person concerned, ——your impression of the person concerned- ability, personality--- ——your appreciation of the assistance to be given to the person concerned. The Writing of Everyday English Letters Sample: Nanjing 5 March 2009 Dear Maggie, I haven’t heard from you for some time. Maybe you’ve been busy with all your activities after your leave. Did you have a good time during the holidays? I want to introduce Dr. Wang Huamei who is a doctor here in Nanjing. She’s a good friend of mine and also my own doctor. The Writing of Everyday English Letters Dr. Wang is on her way to Los Angeles to attend a symposium on heart transplants. She’ll be there until the 20th of this month, when she’ll leave for San Francisco. Could you reserve a room for her in a relatively inexpensive hotel? She plans to stay in your city for four days before heading home. Dr. Wang will call you from Los Angeles to confirm the exact dates. I’d very much appreciate it if you could help her out. I’m still teaching here, and in my spare time, I’m polishing up my Chinese. How are you getting on with your work? Again, many thanks for any assistance you can give Dr. Wang. Be