第一篇：英語書信的格式

a 信頭（heading）

信頭包括寫信人地址和寫信日期，通常寫在信箋的右上角。在比較熟識的朋友之間的通信，寫信人的地址常可略去。本課的信頭就只寫了寫信日期，而沒有寫信人的地址。日期通常有下列兩種定法：

（a）月、日、年：如august 15, 200__

（b）日、月、年：如15th august, 200__

地址的寫法通常是由小到大，如：門牌號、街道名、市（縣）名、省名、國名（郵政編碼通常寫在城市名之后）。這同中文書信的地址寫法完全相反。地址可以寫1～3行，日期寫在地址的下方（見信箋格式）。

b 稱呼（salutation）

稱呼指寫信人對收信人的稱呼，如dear xiaojun，寫在信頭的下方和信箋的左邊。稱呼一般用dear…或my dear…開頭，稱呼后一般用逗號。

c 正文（body）

這是書信的主體部分，即寫信人要表達的內(nèi)容。正文要求文字通順，層次分明，表意清楚。可以手書，也可以打?qū)憽?/p>

d 結束語（complimentary close）

它是書信結尾的恭維話，相當于文中書信最后的“祝好”、“致禮”之類的話語。本課書信中的“best wishes”（致以最好的祝愿）就是結束語。

e 簽名（signature）

簽名通常簽在結束語下方的中間偏右的位置，如本課信中的charlie。簽名應是親筆書寫，即使是打?qū)憴C打出的信件，最后仍需親筆簽名。在簽名的上方可根據(jù)寫信人和收信人的關系寫上sincerely yours/yours sincerely（用于長輩或朋友之間），或respectfully yours/yours respectfully（用于對長輩或上級）。

1、信頭（heading）

指發(fā)信人的姓名（單位名稱）、地址和日期，一般寫在信紙的右上角。一般公函或商業(yè)信函的信紙上都印有單位或公司的名稱、地址、電話號碼等，因此就只需在信頭下面的右邊寫上寫信日期就可以了。

英文地址的寫法與中文完全不同，地址的名稱按從小到大的順序：第一行寫門牌號碼和街名；第二行寫縣、市、省、州、郵編、國名；然后再寫日期。標點符號一般在每一行的末尾都不用，但在每一行的之間，該用的還要用，例如在寫日期的時候。

日期的寫法，如1997年7月30日，英文為：july 30，1997（最為普遍）；july 30th，1997；30th july，1997等。1997不可寫成97。

2、信內(nèi)地址（inside address）

在一般的社交信中，信內(nèi)收信人的地址通常省略，但是在公務信函中不能。將收信人的姓名、地址等寫在信頭日期下方的左角上，要求與對信頭的要求一樣，不必再寫日期。例如：

3、稱呼（salutation）

是寫信人對收信人的稱呼用語。位置在信內(nèi)地址下方一、二行的地方，從該行的頂格寫起，在稱呼后面一般用逗號（英國式），也可以用冒號（美國式）。

（1）寫給親人、親戚和關系密切的朋友時，用dear或my dear再加上表示親屬關系的稱呼或直稱其名（這里指名字，不是姓氏）。例如：my dear father，dear tom等。

（2）寫給公務上的信函用dear madam，dear sir或gentleman（gentlemen）。注意：dear純屬公務上往來的客氣形式。gentlemen總是以復數(shù)形式出現(xiàn)，前不加dear，是dear sir的復數(shù)形式。

（3）寫給收信人的信，也可用頭銜、職位、職稱、學位等再加姓氏或姓氏和名字。例如：dear prof.tim scales, dear dr.john smith。

4、正文（body of the letter）

位置在下面稱呼語隔一行，是信的核心部分。因此要求正文層次分明、簡單易懂。和中文信不同的是，正文中一般不用hello！（你好！）

正文有縮進式和齊頭式兩種。每段書信第一行的第一個字母稍微向右縮進些，通常以五個字母為宜，每段第二行從左面頂格寫起，這就是縮進式。

但美國人寫信各段落往往不用縮進式，用齊頭式，即每一行都從左面頂格寫起。商務信件大都采用齊頭式的寫法。

5、結束語（complimentary close）

在正文下面的一、二行處，從信紙的中間偏右處開始，第一個詞開頭要大寫，句末用逗號。不同的對象，結束語的寫法也不同。

（1）寫給家人、親戚，用your loving grandfather，lovingly yours，lovingly等；

（2）寫給熟人、朋友，用yours cordially，yours affectionately等；

（3）寫業(yè)務信函用truely yours（yours truely），faithfully yours（yours faithfully）等；

（4）對上級、長輩用yours obediently（obediently yours），yours respectfully（respectfully yours）等。

6、簽名（signature）

低于結束語一至二行，從信紙中間偏右的地方開始，在結束語的正下方，在簽完名字的下面還要有用打字機打出的名字，以便識別。職務、職稱可打在名字的下面。當然，寫給親朋好友的信，就不必再打了。

7、附言（postscript）

一封信寫完了，突然又想起遺漏的事情，這時用p.s.表示，再寫上遺漏的話即可，要長話短說。通常在信末簽名下面幾行的左方，應于正文齊頭。

注意：在正式的信函中，應避免使用附言。

8、附件（enclosure）

信件如果有附件，可在信紙的左下角，注上encl：或enc：，例如：encl：2 photos（內(nèi)附兩張照片）。如果福建附件不止一項，應寫成encl：或encs。

我們有時可看到在稱呼與正文之間有re：或subject：（事由）字樣。一般在信紙的中間，也可與“稱呼”對齊。還應在底下加橫線，以引起讀信人的注意，使收信人便于在讀信之前就可了解信中的主要內(nèi)容。事由一般在公務信函中使用，也可以省略。

第二篇：英語書信

英文信件格式

英語信件的種類比較多，有一般信件，邀請信，推薦信等。但幾乎所有信件的格式都大同小異。書寫英語信件要注意下面幾點：

（一）英語書信結構、書寫款式及要求：

1．書信結構

英語書信結構一般有以下幾個部分組成：

1）信封（envelope）。英語的信封和中文的一樣，有三部分組成，即發(fā)信人地址、收信人地址和郵票。只不過英語信封的格式除了郵票所貼的位置（信封的右上角）和中文的一樣外，英語信封上要寫的發(fā)信人和收信人的地址和中文的大不一樣。發(fā)信人的地址應寫在信封的左上角，收信人的地址應寫在信封偏中右偏下處，如下：

2）信頭(heading)，即寫發(fā)信人的地址和日期（右上角）。3）信內(nèi)姓名地址(inside address)，即寫收信人的姓名和地址（左上角）。

4）稱呼(salutation)，即寫對收信人的尊稱（一般用Dear Mr.? ,;Dear Madam Helen,;Dear Miss?,;Dear John,;Dear Professor Smith,等）。稱呼直接寫在收信人地址的正下方，中間空一至二行。稱呼后面的標點一般只能用逗號。以上信頭、信內(nèi)姓名和地址三部分的結構如下：

注：如果是相當熟悉和隨便的朋友之間，因為彼此都知道對方的地址，故信頭和信內(nèi)的地址常常省略。

5）正文(body)，即信件內(nèi)的主要內(nèi)容。正文第一句句子一般和稱呼之間空一至二行。

6）信尾客套語(complimentary close)，即寫信人在信的右（或左）下角，寫上表示自己對收 信人一種禮貌客氣的謙稱。一般有Sincerely,;Sincerely yours,;Yours sincerely,;Friendly

yours,;Truly yours,;Yours truly,;Cordially yours,;Yours cordially,等。

7）信尾簽名(signature)，即親筆簽上寫信人自己的姓名。如果是用打字機或電腦寫的信，在寫信人簽名的上方，同樣應該打上寫信人的姓名。

除以上七個部分外，有時一些英語書信還包括：（1）附件(Enclosure)，以Enc.表示，如“附有。。。證明”應寫為Enc?Certificate；（2）再啟(Postscript)，以P.S.表示；（3）抄送件(Carbon Copy to?)，以c.c.表示，說明一式多份抄送其他有關人員。這些都是次要的補充部分。P.S.主要在私人信件中使用，事務信件中應避免使用，以免造成寫信人粗心大意的印象。Enc.和c.c.大都用在商貿(mào)信函中。

2．書寫款式

英語書信的款式一般有兩種：齊頭式(Block Style)和折衷式(Semi-Block Style)。齊頭式常常在商貿(mào)、官方以及一些正式的信件中使用，以顯示信件內(nèi)容的嚴肅性，真實性，可靠性。而折衷式則顯的比較隨便，主要用于家人、朋友、私人之間來往的信件。如果兩人之間不是第一次通信，相互比較了解，可以省略信內(nèi)的雙方地址。以下分別介紹齊頭式和折衷式信件兩種款式。

A: 齊頭式信件款式：（范文 1。）

注：用齊頭式信件寫信，其正文與稱呼之間空一至二行。每段的第一句句子不需要空

格，但段與段之間需要空一至二行。齊頭式信件的信尾客套話和簽名可以有兩種款式。第一種寫在左下方，這是最常用也是最正式的。另外也可以寫在右下方，這種形式則表示寫信人與收信人之間的關系比較熟悉隨便。下面是另一種齊頭式信件的格式。

齊頭式信件款式：（范文 2。）

B: 折衷式信件款式： 用折衷式書寫信件，其正文與稱呼之間空一至二行。第一段第一句的第一個單詞必須在Dear稱呼的直接下面。以后每段開頭都要與第一段第一個字對齊。信尾的客套話和簽名都寫在右下方。朋友之間寫信一般都使用折衷式，而且稱呼與正文之間一般不空行。具體款式和要求參見后面的一些信件。以下是一封折衷式信件。

3．信件書寫要求：

寫英語信件一般可以使用打字機、電腦，朋友之間比較隨便的信件也可以用鋼筆、圓珠筆甚至彩色筆，但不宜用鉛筆。不管你用什么形式書寫，一些重要的信件，簽名處必須用深藍色或黑色墨水筆簽名。

（二）各類常用信件

1）感謝信

2）祝賀信

3）邀請信

4）一般信件

5）商業(yè)信件

6）求學信

第三篇：英語書信（推薦）

）感謝信

October 5, 2002

Dear Mike,Your letter and package reached me yesterday.You really give me a great surprise.I was wondering what was in such a nice package until I carefully opened it and found that you sent me an attractive present for my birthday.Thank you very much for your kindness, and I like the present, which will give me pleasure for a long time to come.Again it is thoughtful of you to send me the present on my birthday.Yesterday evening my colleagues held a birthday party for me, including John Liu---I think you can remember---a nice tall boy, who invited you and I to his birthday last October.We enjoyed ourselves, and all of us mentioned your stay with us.We hope that you will come to China soon, if possible.Please accept my sincere thanks and best wishes.Yours,Peter Wang

2）祝賀信

May 16, 2003

Dear Mr.Blake,Thank you for informing us your new house address.It is fantastic that you have at last a house of your own, which, as explained, is located in a sea site city.I can imaginer that you are now enjoying your life and work, and you can entertain yourselves in such a big house.When I told the news to Peter Li, James Wang and Nancy Zhang, the girl who always wears a long hair, and went to Beijing with us last year, they all wish you to send us some pictures of your new house.We hope that when we go on errand in America next year, we can pay a visit to your family.Then we are sure to have a nice gathering.This morning, Peter and I went to an art gallery to pick up an oil painting with a beauty spot of China’s southern part as a token of our hearty congratulations.We hope it can add up to your decorations wherever you like, and we also wish you will like it.Yours sincerely,William Fang

3）邀請信

April 5, 2002

Dear Mr.Brian,Thank you for your letter of March 20.As Spring---the best season of a year---has come, everything is nice here.The weather is always fine and comfortable, trees become green and various kinds of flowers are in blossom.We, therefore, invite you to visit our city from April 28 to May 5.If you accept our invitation, please inform us in detail of the number of your people, their names, and your suggestions of your visit.We will try our best to arrange everything according to your plan, and we hope that you will enjoy every minute of your trip here.We are looking forward to your reply.Sincerely yours,Li Xiao-hua

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英文信分垂直式或齊頭式和縮進式或鋸齒式兩種。

英文書信通常由下列五個部分組成(以縮進式為例)：

A 信頭（Heading）

信頭包括寫信人地址和寫信日期，通常寫在信箋的右上角。在比較熟識的朋友之間的通信，寫信人的地址常可略去。地址的寫法通常是由小到大

B 稱呼（Salutation）

稱呼指寫信人對收信人的稱呼，如Dear Xiaojun，寫在信頭的下方和信箋的左邊。稱呼一般用Dear…或My dear…開頭，稱呼后一般用逗號。

C 正文（Body）

這是書信的主體部分，即寫信人要表達的內(nèi)容。

D 結束語（Complimentary Close）

它是書信結尾的恭維話，相當于文中書信最后的“祝好”、“致禮”之類的話語。“Best wishes”, “I love you”, “Many thanks” “Give my regards to your family”E 簽名（Signature）

簽名通常簽在結束語下方的中間偏右的位置，.簽名應是親筆書寫，即使是打?qū)憴C打出的信件，最后仍需親筆簽名。在簽名的上方可根據(jù)寫信人和收信人的關系寫上Sincerely yours/Yours sincerely（用于長輩或朋友之間），或

Respectfully yours/Yours respectfully（用于對長輩或上級）。

英語書信范文(縮進式)

September 15, 2009

Dear David,I'm glad you'll come to Beijing to learn Chinese.Chinese is very useful, and many foreigners are learning it now.It's difficult for you because it's quite different from English.You have to remember as many Chinese words as possible.It's also important to do some reading and writing.You can watch TV and listen to the radio to practise your listening.Do your best to talk with people in Chinese.You can learn Chinese not only from books but also from people around you.If you have any questions, please ask me.I'm sure you'll learn Chinese well.Hope to see you soon in Beijing.Yours,Wang Ming

英語書信范文(垂直式)

September 15, 2009

Dear David,I'm glad you'll come to Beijing to learn Chinese.Chinese is very useful, and many foreigners are learning it now.It's difficult for you because it's quite different from English.You have to

remember as many Chinese words as possible.It's also important to do some reading and writing.You can watch TV and listen to the radio to practise your listening.Do your best to talk with people in Chinese.You can learn Chinese not only from books but also from people around you.If you have any questions, please ask me.I'm sure you'll learn Chinese well.Hope to see you soon in Beijing.Yours,Wang Ming

第四篇：英語書信格式

一 英文書信的組成部分

英文書信一般由六部分組成。

信頭（Heading）

信內(nèi)地址（Inside Address）

稱呼（Salutation）

正文（Body of Letter）

結束語（Complimentary Close）

署名（Signature），有時在書信后面還有附言（Postscript）、附件（Enclosure），這得視具體情況而定。下面將分別說明。

1.信頭（Heading）

信頭是指寫信人的地址和寫信日期，一般寫在或打在第一面信紙的右上角，先寫地址再寫日期，地址的寫法是從小到大，先寫門牌號、路號，再寫區(qū)名、市名、省名，最后寫國名。時間的寫法對英國人和美國人而言是不同的。英國人習慣按日、月、年的順序?qū)懀绹肆晳T按月、日、年的順序?qū)憽＠纾?/p>

英式：1st October，1999

美式：October 1，1999

在使用前一種形式時，月和年之間的逗號可用可不用，但是在后一種形式中，必需要使用逗號。

信頭的寫法有縮進式和齊頭式。縮進式每行開頭向右縮進一兩個字母；齊頭式左邊對齊排列，如下所示：

縮進式

Wang Ming

Dept.of Chemical Engineering

Dalian University of Technology

Dalian116023

Liaoning Province

P.R.China

齊頭式

Wang Ming

Dept.of Chemical Engineering

Dalian University of Technology

Dalian 116023

Liaoning Province

P.R.China

2.信內(nèi)地址（Inside Address）

信內(nèi)地址要寫出收信人的姓名和地址。一般給比較生疏的親友的信和公事信件要寫出信內(nèi)地址，而熟悉朋友可以省去這一步驟。信內(nèi)地址寫出在日期下一兩行的左上角，第一行寫收信人的稱呼姓名，然后寫出地址。地質(zhì)也是從小到大寫出，分縮進式和齊頭式兩種。例如：縮進式

The President

Oxford University

齊頭式

Jiang Bin

64Heping Road

P.R.China

3.稱呼（Salutation）

稱呼是對收信人的稱謂。在信內(nèi)地址下一兩行處頂格寫起，自成一行。末尾用逗號或冒號。

（1）當給一位熟悉的人寫信時可以用Dear 或是My Dear。在英國，My Dear 比Dear親切，而在美國，Dear比My Dear 親切。

（2）當給一位你不知婚否的女性寫信時，可以用Ms.……，這是指“……女士”。

（3）在給不熟悉的人寫信時，可以用Dear sir, Dear Madam, Dear sirs, Gentleman 等等。4正文（Body of Letter）

正文是一封信的主體部分。通常在稱呼的下一行寫出。正文也可采用齊頭式或縮進式的方法。齊頭式是反映每段開頭一行和后面行并齊。縮進式是指每段的第一行向右縮進幾個字母。信箋講究簡潔、效率。開頭幾句簡單地寒暄后就不如正題，在結尾處要有祝愿和敬語。常用的開頭語有：

I have received your letter of July Ist.7月1 日來信已經(jīng)收悉。

I have the pleasure to tell you that …….很高興告訴你……。

I am very much delighted to receive your letter.非常高興收到你的來信。

It is my honor to inform you that ……很榮幸告訴你……。

常用的結束套話有：

I am looking forward to hearing from you 盼早日回信。

Wish best regards.祝好。

Thank you for your help 感謝你的幫助！

Wish my best wishes for your success.祝你成功。

Wishing you a happy holiday.祝假日愉快！

Hoping to hear from you soon.希望能盡快收到你的回信。

５結束語（Complimentary Close）

結束語在正文之后隔一兩行的偏右方開始寫出。開頭字母用大寫，以后的字母用小寫，最后一個詞后面用逗句

Yours sincerely,Yours truly,Yours faithfully,Most sincerely,Faithfully yours,親密的關系：

Love,Yours love,Yours Affectionately,With love,Lovingly yours,上級和長者：

Yours respectfully,Faithfully yours,６署名（Signature）

在結束語的下方是簽名，先手寫出，再打出來。如果收信人不認識寫出信人，可以在署名前用括號標出Mr.、Miss或Ms。在名稱下面可注上頭銜。如：

Yours sincerely,Lucy Blake(手寫)

Lucy Blake(Miss)(打印)

Sales Manager

７附言（Postscript）,附件（Enclosure）

在信件正文寫作時可能漏掉了某些事，或臨時發(fā)生了某事需要補充時，可以在信下面左下方寫出上P.S.如果隨信有附件可在愛左下端注明。如：

Enclosure:1.Invoice(發(fā)票)

2.Resume(個人簡歷)

（二）英文書信實例

上面介紹了英文寫信的主要組成部分以及各部分的寫作特點，接下來我們將提供五種英文書信的范例。

１祝賀信

當朋友有了喜事，如結婚、高升、獲獎的時候，你可以向他寫出一封祝賀信，表達你的囑咐與恭賀。

例文１

Mechanical Engineering Department

Dalian University of Technology

Dalian 116023

Liaoning,China

November28,1999

Mr.WangXiming

Mechanical Engineering Department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Mass.02139

U.S.A.Dear Mr.Wang,Thank you for your letter of November 3,1999.I am sorry not to have written back earlier but time seems to pass so quickly.I learnt from your letter that you had received you master’s degree.I would like to congratulate you on your splendid success.In this letter I am bringing you a piece of good news：your wife gave a birth of a boy last week and she ins in good health now.The baby weighed eight jin at birth.Yesterday my wife and some other neighbors went to the hospital to see your wife and to congratulate her on the birth.She told them that she had been nursed with the best care since she was in hospital.Now I’m taking the Visiting School Test in Beijing.If I pass the examination, I’ll leave for America soon.If not, I’ll wait for another chance.I’ve never been to the U.S.A., and I know little about the institutions and customs there.I hope that you will write to me and tell me more about them.With best regards to you and your classmates.Yours sincerely,Zhang Jiao感謝信

當別人幫了你一個忙時，你應該給他寫封信，以示感激。

例文２

Dear John:

Thank you very much for the nice birthday present you have sent me!I have been longing for a dictionary for a long time.It will surly be very helpful to my study.It’s very nice of you to remember my birthday.I’ll make good use of the dictionary and I’ll think of you with gratitude and affection every time I use it.Love,Sally

3邀請信

當邀請某位朋友參加活動，如交游、宴會時，可以寫一封邀請信。信的語氣應該謙遜，熱情。例文３

Dear Mr.Clark:

We are wondering if you and Mrs.Clark want to have supper with us on Friday, January 21st at seven o’clock?

James and I are looking forward with great pleasure to seeing you and Mrs.Clark.We do hope you can come.Sincerely yours,Lucy Wheeler申請信

當申請一項工作，或是申請一個學校留學時，都應該使用申請信。申請信應該簡潔、明確、如實地反映你的才能、成績、愿望和目標。

例文４

下面是一封申請留學的書信：

The Department of Civil Engineering

Dalian University of Technology

Dalian 116023

Liaoning Province

P.R.China

November 20,1999

Prof.Steeve Hunter

The Dept.Of Civil Engineering

**** University

New Your, NY 10017

U.S.A

Dear Professor Steeve Hunter,I have for many years cherished the hope of studying civil engineering under your personal guid

ance as a graduate student in your university, to which your name has added so much luster.I was enrolled to study civil engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering Of Zhejiang University in September 1992.I graduated from Zhejiang University in July 1996.And ever since my graduation, I have been teaching in the Department of Civil Engineering of Dalian University of Technology.If you could tell the necessany procedure of taking the graduate course of your department, I will be very grateful to you.I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely yours,Zhao Hui

Zhao Hui

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第五篇：英語書信精選

英語書信范文精選

一、感謝信

Sample 1 June 2006 Dear Mr.Seaton，Thank you very much for taking me with you on that splendid outing to London.It was the first time that I had seen the Tower or any of the other famous sights.If I'd gone alone, I couldn't have seen nearly as much, because I wouldn't have known my way about.The weather was splendid on that day, which I thought was rare.I still remember some people told me that in Britain there was weather and no climate.During the same day, it might snow in the morning, rain at noon, shine in the afternoon and be windy before the night falls.So I think I was lucky.I think the river trip was the best thing of all.London really came alive for me as we saw it from the Thames during that wonderful journey down to Greenwich.It was all tremendously exciting － a day that I shall never forget.Thank you for giving me such a great birthday treat.Yours sincerely, Linda Chen

Sample 2 July 2006

Dear Mr.Wang，Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderful letter in support of MCEA(Maywood Chinese Education Association).Your letter clearly articulates all the major reasons children in Maywood will benefit from studying the Chinese language as part of their elementary school education.It provides invaluable support that will help making bilingual Chinese education a reality in Maywood public schools.Although MCEA would like to see Palo Alto public schools implement the first bilingual Chinese kindergarten class in September of 2006, we have learned that the school district must take the time to understand how a new program will affect existing educational offerings, and to validate community interest.Nevertheless, MCEA, with more than 70 members, will continue to actively promote bilingual Chinese education in the Palo Alto public schools and will keep you apprised of the progress we make.Thanks again for sending a letter in support of MCEA.We' will continue to do all we can to realize this program both for families of Chinese descent and those with a general interest in participating in the growing economic power of China.Yours sincerely，George Chen

Useful Expressions

Thanks for...It was very nice/good of you to...Thank you very much for...I must thank you for...I am extremely grateful for your help...I am most grateful for...二、建議信

Sample 1 21 June 2006

Dear Mary, Thanks for your last letter.I'm so glad that you have been able(at last!)to arrange a holiday in Australia.As I fear I won't be able to meet you at the airport when you arrive, nor will I be able to be home until later in the afternoon, so here are some instructions and suggestions.There is a bus from the airport to the city.It is much cheaper than a cab.Take the bus to the city and ask to get off at Town Hall railway station.To get to my place in the eastern suburbs you have three options.You can either take a cab, a bus or the train.I suggest you take the train, since the airport bus will leave you right at the station.Get off at Cliff Station.From there you can either walk to my place(about ten minutes)or take a taxi.Probably you should take a taxi as you will have luggage.When you arrive at my flat, ring the intercom for Flat 2.My friend Lillian will be at home and she will open the front door for you and let you into my flat.Presumably you will be tired and want to sleep.But if you feel like some exercise after that long flight, you could stroll down to Cooper Park, which is only ten minutes away ? you can see it from the window.Cheers and looking forward to seeing you.Yours sincerely, Annie

P.S.I will leave something for breakfast in the fridge.Help yourself to anything you want.Useful Expressions:

Here are some instructions and suggestions.May I suggest that we meet at the gate of the university? I'd like to suggest you should visit London for at least two days on your way to Scotland.Considering your present situation, I propose that you should apply for the post.What I want to suggest is...My suggestion is that...If you..., you had better...三、申請信

Sample 1 March 2006

Dear Sir，I was very interested in your advertisement in today's edition of The Evening Post and I should like to apply to be a member of the Amazon Expedition team.I am twenty-three years old and have an honors degree in Botany from Bath University.Since leaving university I have been working in a research laboratory but my contract comes to an end in six weeks.I would particularly like to join the expedition for the opportunity it would give me to study the plant life of the area.I enjoy several outdoor activities including rowing and rock climbing and I consider myself to be both fit and healthy enough to undertake such an expedition.If you would like me to attend an interview, I would be able to come at any time convenient to you,(J1)my employers have agreed to give me time off for the purpose.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully，Lily Ma

Sample 2 June 2006

Dear Sir, I noticed an ad.In the paper today you said you were looking for people to join your expedition team.It sounded as if it might be fun so I'm writing to say I'd like to come along.About myself: I left school at 16 because I wanted to earn a bit of money.After that I got a few part-time jobs as a waiter, etc.But I didn't stick to any of them for long.Recently I've been doing a bit of hitch-hiking round Europe so I've had some experience of traveling the hard way which should come in handy on the expedition you're planning.By the way, I'm a great guitarist so I can keep you all amused round the campfire at night.Let me know when I can call in for a chat about dates and other details, etc.Yours, David Smith

Sample Writing 3: May 2006

Dear Sir，I am writing to apply for a British Council scholarship to study in Britain.I did my five years' basic training in medicine at Shanghai University.After this I successfully completed a one-year postgraduate course in Ophthalmology at the People's General Hospital, where I am at present serving a two-year probation in the Eye Clinic.As a result of the publication in 2003 of my article in New Scientist entitled “Soft and Rigid Contact Lenses ”, which was based on a survey of 37 patients over 6 months, I made contact with Dr.Li Ming of the Capital Hospital and Dr.Ma Li of the University College Hospital.I have received their help and advice with my current research project, which is a two-year survey of the acceptance of various types of contact lenses in 200 patients.Despite their help, I feel that I cannot make real progress in this field unless I can actually have day-to-day contact with these specialists.I would therefore like to continue my research at either the Capital Hospital or the UCH as soon as my probationary period here is completed, and I would like to study in Britain for two years.I enclose a detailed curriculum vitae and an offprint of my article, together with two letters of recommendation from Dr.Li Ming and Dr.Ma Li.Yours faithfully, Lily Chen

Sample Writing 4 October 2004

Dear Sir，I would like to apply for the post of Works Manager, which was advertised in The Guardian of I2 October 2004.I feel that my qualifications and experience are ideally suited for the position.I was born in 1968, and I went to school from 1973 to 1988.In 1987 I took the General Certificate of Education, and I got good grades in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.After leaving school, I attended the Orient Technical College, where I first studied Fiber Technology and Color Chemistry;later I studied other subjects related to textile manufacture, and in 1991 I obtained the Diploma in Textiles.After completing my studies, I joined the Top Clothing Company where I worked until 1996.In that year I moved to Prior Productions, who was pleased with my work, and as a result, in 1998, I was promoted to Assistant Works Manager there.I enjoy my work, and I am prepared to work hard.Moreover, I am sure that Prior Productions would give me an excellent reference.I therefore feel that my application deserves your serious consideration.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully，Mary Ma

Useful Expressions:

I would like to apply for...I wish to apply for the position of...If you need any other information concerning my background,...I am writing to you to apply for admittance to your university as a visiting scholar.I hope it would be possible for me to take some training courses and work in your laboratory.I believe that with your help I would make progress in my career.Should you think favorably of my application, kindly grant me an interview.An early response will be very much appreciated.Enclosed please find a resume and a list of my publications.四、投訴/抱怨信

Sample 1 April 2006

Dear Sir, I saw your advertisement for “the perfect lighter” in Sunday Times last week and immediately sent off a ￡2 postal order and the completed form for the lighter.Imagine my surprise when all I got in return was a box of matches!I could understand a mistake.I might even pardon a joke.But in this case, your advertisement is a deliberate lie since a friend of mine who also sent the coupon got the same result.I think it's a shame to promise an economical lighter when in fact you are not selling a lighter a1 all.Instead of saying it works quickly, you should admit that you are offering matches.And what about “only” ￡2: I usually pay 10 pennies for a box of matches, and they are often given away free.I regard your advertisement as a serious deception and demand that you send me my money back immediately.Otherwise I will take active steps to make sure the Consumers' Association hear about it.Yours faithfully, Peter Li

Sample Writing 2: March 2006

Dear Sir，I am highly disappointed in the proposed 2004-05 budget cuts to educa1ion.Taking away basic aid status and slashing our school budgets is a recipe for educational disaster in our school.The future lies with our children.They must have access to high quality educa1ion.My husband and I have worked hard to be able to live in a school district that provides high quality education for our children.Cutting funding in districts like ours will have a negative impact on property values.The school that my daughter attends is hardly wha1 I would describe as a “rich” school.Parents are asked to pay for books for all the classes, science supplies and for their students to participate in the performing arts among other items.If our school is to remain a world leader in technological development, cutting our school funds is the worst possible choice to make.Education funds should not be diverted away from education.Yours faithfully，Tom Williams

Useful Expressions:

I am highly disappointed in...I am writing to place a complaint against...I am sorry to inform you that...I am writing to draw your attention to...Please make sure that appropriate measures are taken to solve the problem.I hope you will look into the matter and give me an immediate reply.If our demand is not accepted and put into practice, we would resort to other measures.五、邀請函 Sample Writing 1 16 May 2006 Dear Mr.Williams, Thank you for your letter of congratulation on my exam results.I was very pleased to hear from you.The results were a great relief.I did much better than I thought I would.We are having a celebration party on Saturday 22 May and we shall be pleased if you can come.It is a party for me, but my parents and some of their old friends are joining in, so you will find “real people” as well as teenagers to talk to.The party starts at half past six－ drinks, and a buffet supper later.You said in your letter that you've given up driving, so my father will meet you with the car at San Mateo station.Please let me know what time your train arrives.There is a good train back to San Palo at 10:30 and we'll arrange transport for you to catch that.I hope that won't be too late for you.It would be a pity if you had to leave while the party was still in full swing.I do hope that you will be able to come.Yours sincerely, Lily Chen

Sample Writing 2: September 2006

Dear Mr.Wang，I am pleased to invite you to a luncheon, to be held by the Monterey Institute of International Studies on October 12, 2006 at noon, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the death of General Stilwell and in honor of his daughter, Mrs.Nancy Stilwell Easterbrook.Mrs.Easterbrook was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Monterey Institute and founder of the Stilwell Scholarship, which is dedicated to supporting students from China.For many years until she passed away, Nancy had served as a goodwill ambassador of the American people who made unremitting efforts to promote exchanges between the United States and China.The Stilwell Scholarship she founded helps support deserving students from China who have come to the Monterey Institute to pursue professional degrees in translation and interpretation, international policy studies, language teaching and business management.I hope you will be able to join us.Mr.Chuanyun Boo, Dean of the Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation, will be calling you soon to discuss this event further.Yours sincerely, Tom Burton Useful Expressions:

I am pleased to invite you to...Is there any chance of your coming...I was wondering if you could come...I would like to invite you to...I wonder if you would like to come...I would be very happy if you could come...Please accept my invitation.六、描述信

Mary 2006

Sample 1

Dear Tom, Thanks for your letter which finally caught up with me in London.I suppose you're keen to hear how the trip has been so far.So here's a short description of what's happened.Well, you remember we left Sydney on Monday and arrived in London 24 hours later.After such a long and exhausting flight the first thing we did was to have a good, long sleep.And after that?a good meal to make up for all that horrible airline stuff!The first real day of our holiday was spent just walking around London to get a feel of the place.After that, however, we were more particular and planned each day carefully.First, we looked at all the historical sights, such as the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, the British Museum and the National Gallery.Then we visited some other famous places, such as Kew Gardens and Hampstead Heath.Finally, we took a one-day trip to Oxford, which is really the most marvelous town.You should make sure to go there when you visit England.After we had seen a lot of London, we flew to Paris.A t first, we didn't like the place－I suppose because it was so different from London.Later, though, we began to really love it and started to appreciate its differentness.The final stage of our trip is a visit to Rome, after which we will be staying in Singapore for two days before returning to Australia.Hope everyone is well.See you soon.Sample Writing 2: March 2006

Dear Tom, I'm just writing to let you know that we're all well, and I hope you are, too.Unfortunately, I've got some rather bad news for you: I'm afraid I made a bit of a mess of John's car.Anyway, here's what happened.We were on our way to Carol's after a long party, and I suppose it must have been about eleven o’clock.Well, the last few miles back home were really dark and deserted.I now realize I was probably going a bit too fast for a country lane because, although the road was fairly straight, I drove up onto the curb and went into a tree.Of course, John was absolutely furious and started shouting at me and cursing.After we' d argued for a few moments, we decided to look at the damage, and he calmed down a bit.Well, we found we could move the car, but the wing was caught on the wheel, so we couldn't drive it.I tried to pull the wing clear, but I didn't succeed.Anyway, John went off to phone for a breakdown lorry, but while he was away, I had another go at the wing and this time succeeded in pulling it right off.I threw it onto the back seat, and by that time John got back and we were ready to go?so we didn't need the breakdown lorry at all.John has more or less forgiven me now, but he was very angry with me for a few days.I suppose I was a bit careless.Well, that's all for now.Next time I write I hope I'll have better news for you.Yours sincerely, Linda Chen

Useful Expressions:

When I knew him he must have been in his early thirties.(people)It is an exceptionally old university town.(places)It was long, round, cigar-shaped, and had several curious markings on the bottom.(objects)The whole flat seems to be a hive of activity.(human scenes)My hotel room looks out across a main road which runs beside the river.(landscape)My father would often bring home gramophone records.(habits and conditions)If you want a quick reply, the letter should be taken to the central post office and registered.(processes)

七、道歉信 Sample 1 22 March 2006 Dear Ms.Reinhart, I am terribly sorry that I failed to arrive at BLCU last Friday.I hope that this did not mess you up completely, although I know that you had already made some special arrangements for my visit with you parents and friends.I am very sorry about all that.I am sure you will be sympathetic, however, when I tell you that my father is dangerously ill in hospital, and that I found it impossible to leave for the visit when he is in this state.My father was working very hard on his project on protecting the environment.I know the project has come to a very important stage.He and his assistants did not take regular rest for three weeks.Last night, my father had a heart attack and was soon sent to the hospital.The doctor said my father was in a very serious situation, and, he might need an operation.24 hours have passed.Nothing has changed.I have to stay at the hospital.I will let you know if there is any good news.I am sorry again and look forward to seeing you soon.Yours sincerely, Tom Williams Useful Expressions:

I must apologize for...I do apologize for...I am awfully/terribly sorry about...I offended you quite unintentionally.Please accept my apologies.This is one of the reasons I couldn't make it.八、尋求幫助的信函

Sample Writing 1: May 2006 Dear Mary, I am sorry to trouble you, but nobody would come into my mind to help me except you.You know, I had planned this holiday for several years.A t last, my dream came true.You could imagine how excited I was.My mind was completely occupied with the holiday.I forgot to collect my laundry.I don't know if you can help me collect my laundry.I sent the laundry to the John's.It is the one down the corner on St.Peter's Street.You can't miss it, because the house is painted green－a big green house.I have got two pairs of trousers, three shirts, one T-shirt and a blanket.Call a taxi to send you home.I will pay you back when I am home.My first stop is London.It is raining.The streets are very clean.How I wish I could have the chance to see the famous London fog.But someone told me that was already the history.One can only read things like that about London in books.My best wishes to you.Yours sincerely, Peter Chen

Sample Writing 2 April 2006

Dear Sir，I am working on a new project which is called A Survey of New Industry in the Maywood District.According to the design of our district, we need information about firms that have recently moved into this area.Your firm is one of the largest of these, so I shall be very grateful if you can spare the time to help me.Three points are specially important to the project.The first one is the training schemes for school leavers.The second one is about the transport arrangements to overcome poor road and rail links in this district.The third is the plans for expansion.Any other information will be useful, but those points are the ones with which I most need your help.I am enclosing an information form for you to fill in.I hope you can post it to us as soon as possible.I apologize for adding to your work with this request, but I do hope that you will feel able to assist me.I would be most grateful for your favorable consideration of this request.Yours faithfully, Mary Spencer

Useful Expressions:

I am sorry to trouble you, but nobody would come into my mind to help me except you.I would like to seek help from you.I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me.I would be most grateful for your favorable consideration of this request.九、安排信March 2006

Dear Mr.Wang，Thank you for a rapid response to our invitation.Enclosed you will find an outline of events to take place during International Week here at the University of Montana.I will also list a number of possible speaking engagements so that you can choose those things in which you are most interested.As far as topics are concerned, the topics for classroom visits are generally determined by the professor, but most professors are very flexible.We have approximately thirty-five faculty members that teach courses in Asian Studies, ranging from language and culture to history and economics.Here is a tentative schedule:

Sunday, April 8th 10 amInternational Festival begins with a speech by the university president and an introduction of visiting dignitaries 1-5 pmDinner with Director of Mansfield Center Phil West, Ambassador Mark Johnson, and staff of Mansfield Center

As you can see, there is tremendous interest in China here at the University of Montana.Please let me know if this outline suits your purpose, and if not, please don't hesitate to offer any suggestions for changes.We can arrange as many or as few speaking engagements as you have time for.Thank you for your attention and enthusiasm.Yours sincerely, Lily Ma

Useful Expressions:

You will find an outline of...I will also list a number of possible speaking engagements so that you can...As far as the topics are concerned,...Please let me know if...The flight gets in at...The flight leaves at...One thing I'd like to do/to arrange is to...十、要求和詢問信

Sample Writing 1: May 2006

Dear Sir, I understand your well-respected college offers a number of places to overseas students every year, and I am writing to enquire about the application procedure.I am at present a student at Mary High School, Hong Kong, where I have been studying for the past five years.I passed the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination last year with distinctions in English and History, and credits in Economics and English Literature.My advanced-level subjects are History, Economics and English Literature.In addition to these subjects, “Use of English” is also a compulsory subject because a pass in English is a minimum requirement for admission to most faculties of the University of Hong Kong.Apart from academic work, I have been actively involved in extra-curricular activities.I am Chairman of the English Club and I have represented my school in many inter-school contests.On the advice of my friends, I have decided to further my studies in England because I wish to widen my horizons and benefit from the scholarly heritage of your country.I wish to continue to study the above-mentioned subjects at your college in the 2006/7 academic year before I sit the Advanced-level Examinations in England.As regards my character, Mrs.Chen, my Principal, and Mr.Huang, my English master, have agreed to act as my references.As I come from a family of fairly limited means, I would like to know if there is any financial assistance available for overseas students.Attached is a summary of my qualifications for your reference.I should be grateful if you would kindly consider my application and notify me of the result at your earliest convenience.Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact me or my references.Yours faithfully, Lily Chen

Sample Writing 2 May 2006

Dear Sir, I am a December 2003 graduate from the University of San Francisco(USF)with a bachelor's degree in International Business.As part of my career planning, I am very interested in supplementing my international business education with a basic knowledge of the Chinese language.This I hope will help me enter into business commerce with business organizations partnering with China's economic development.I already have information from BLCU and hope to study there for at least one full year starting with this summer's program continuing through the fall and spring semester 2006.Can your office advise me if such scholarships might be available to me? I have been studying Chinese for one year now.I am not sure what level I belong to.I was told that there will be an HSK test in our university in September.I am planning to attend the test.But I don't know if the result of the test is recognized by your university.If so, can it be a help for me to apply for the scholarship? I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours faithfully, Tom Jolly

Useful Expressions

I am writing to enquire about...I am at present a student at...I have been studying...Apart from academic work, I...On the advice of my friends, I...I wish to continue to study...Attached is a summary of my qualifications for your reference.I should be grateful if you would kindly consider my application and notify me of the result at your earliest convenience.