实用英语写作（华中科技大学）notes.pptVIP

What is a note? A simple letter with simplified format, short and easy contents, generally used on social occasions such as showing thanks, apology, reminding, etc. * Notes Basic Elements of notes便条的基本要素 1. 日期：一般写在右上角 2.称呼：从低于日期的左边顶格写起 3.正文：另起一行。用词尽量通俗，简明扼要；如果是请假条或借条，则语气应委婉客气。左边顶格写起，也可采用段首缩进式。 4.署名：写在右下角。一般只写留条人的姓名，甚至只写姓或名，如Wang, Ted等。 注:请假条和借条的格式一般完整，正式，在姓名的上一行，常加上Your friend, Sincerely yours 等敬语。 Formats and Samples of Notes for Social Intercourse 社交性便条的格式和范例 Sept.20 Tom, Our best friend John will come to Beijing on business. I’ve invited him to my home to have lunch. Could you come to my home on Sunday morning at ten o’clock? We’ll have lunch together. John and I are looking forward to seeing you and we can have a good chat after lunch! Jack Sample 1---邀请 Mar. 16 Dear Ms. Brown, Thank you very much for your kind invitation to your birthday party on Sunday, March 18th. Unfortunately, I have already made an appointment with an important business partner. I’m terribly sorry that I’m unable to accept your invitation. I hope you will have a wonderful time. Yours Sincerely Jack Sample2---婉辞 Writing Practice1 Write a note according to the following information. You should not put the Chinese into English word for word. 写一个便条给杰克： 你不能赴约，因为12点要去机场接一位外宾。你们以后再定约会时间。 Oct. 12 Dear Jack, I’m afraid I can’t keep my promise to meet you today because I have to go to airport to meet a foreign guest at 12 o’clock. Could you ring me to make another time? Looking forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes. Mike Sample Formats and Samples of Notes for Routine Work 事务性