[英语学习]English letter writing 2.ppt

Dear Zhang, Many thanks for your kind invitation to the proposed picnic on Saturday, which we accept with much pleasure, since we enjoy our friendship so much. We therefore shall come to your classroom at the appointed hour. As to the refreshment, permit me to add 2 tins of pineapple to the cakes. Yours sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Hillman In the world of business，banquets， lunches， cocktail parties， receptions， and open houses offer opportunities to conduct business， to improve employee morale， and to encourage or solidify relationships with clients， customers， suppliers， and others. * * * * Letters of invitation are written to the following events： exhibitions: fashion shows，new product shows， trade shows，book fairs fundraising events hospitality（款待客人）: lunches, dinners，teas，receptions， open houses， cocktail parties， buffets（自助餐）， parties meetings, workshops, conferences recitals（独奏会）， performances reunions: class reunion， family reunion weddings * * Notes on Writing 1. Express that you are looking forward to seeing the person. 2. Do not use abbreviations and do not use contractions (简写) (dont; well) except for name titles, such as Mr., Mrs., etc. 3. If dinner will be served, state two separate times: the time people can start arriving and the time dinner will be served. 4. If guests are not from your local area, include a map to the location of the event. Notes on Writing 5. If you are inviting someone to speak at a conference, your invitation should include the following information: - Type of audience; - The type of speech, topic, and how long the speech should be - Any accommodations that will be made, including lodging, meals, and transportation; 6. The name of the contact person along with phone numbers and addresses where the person can be contacted * Informal letter of InvitationPractice---Identify the various elements Dear Mr. and Mrs. Liu