张华志-新实用英语读写译教程（第1册）Unit 4 Message_Writing.pptVIP

Message Writing Definition Message is short note written for various purposes. Differences between notes and letters Compared with a letter, a note is simpler in form and often informal in language. In a message, the following may be omitted: The addresses of the addressee and the addresser. The word “Dear” in the salutation. The complimentary close. The year and the date. Basic elements of a message (note) Date 日期 Salutation 称呼 Body 正文 Signature 署名 Writing pattern Notes Date 日期 Salutation 称呼, Body 正文 Signature 署名 2009年 8月 1日 Aug. 1, 2009 1st Aug., 2009 Classifications and Models Invitation Apologies Thanks Appointments Messages Requests Asking for Leave Invitation Appointments/Invitation 约会、邀请便条 邀约便条的写作除了基本的时间、称呼等等必需的构件外， 在正文处一般要有以下内容： 1）邀约事由，如 “a talk on ‘ The Skills for TEM-4 Writing’” 2) 邀约行为，如 “We would be grateful if you could…” 3）约会可能的方式（时间、地点）及其磋商， 如 “on this coming Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.”和“if this subject does not suit you or that time is not convenient for you, any other similar topic and time would also be welcome.” 4）请求行为的后续行为， 即致谢， 如“Thank you.” 注意：同样的一个邀约内容针对不同的人有不同的表达 对熟悉的朋友、同学 Let’s go to the movie. 稍有距离、礼貌 Shall we meet at the office to talk about the thesis topic? 尊重、礼貌 Is it possible for us to meet at the office to discuss the new teaching plan? 特别尊重、礼貌 1) If it doesn’t trouble you much, shall we meet at the Zhongshan bus station at 7 this evening? 2) We are going to have a dance to celebrate the new year on December 31, at 7 p. m. and would love to have you join us. Directions You have two tickets to the Russian National Ballet Troupe, and you want to give one to your friend Alice. Write a note to her and say: 1) the time of the show, 2) the place where you will wait for her You should write about 60 words. Sun. Oct. 21 Dear Alice, 　　Here is a piece of good news for you. The Russian National Ballet Troupe will give a performance in the Beijin