2. 责人署名,可写在右下角。发通知的单位以及被通知的对象一般都用第三人称。如果正文前
用了称呼用语,则用第二人称表示通知对象。
*信函*
3. 询问信(Letter of Inquiry)
询问信是我们收集信息,获取所要服务,样品,价目表等的重要手段。其相应的回复信要先说
明收到对方来信,阐明所提供的帮助有哪些,或委婉拒绝给予所提的要求,并对此做一解释。
例文
Dear Mr. Peter Kevil,
I am pleased to write to you for some information about the jet printer produced in your
company.
I would like to buy it, and I will be very grateful if you could give me information about
the price and the service after sale.
Your prompt reply will be highly appreciated.
Sincerely,
David Johnson
常用句型
1.开场白(写信目的及自我介绍)
• We learned from your advertisement that you are…
• I am a … who is fond of…
• I plan to visit…
• I am writing to inquire about…
2.提出要求
• Kindly send me your…
• I shall be glad if you send me by mail as following:
• I would like to get more details of…
• I wonder if there is…
• Please let me know if I could…
3.结束语(表示感谢和期待)
• Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
• I would be grateful if you could give me a prompt reply.
• Your favorable attention to my request would be highly appreciated.
Assignment:
4. 邀请信(Letter of Invitation)
邀请信在社交活动中应用广泛,特别是在各大型招待会、宴会、婚礼、庆祝会等场合。它包括
最正式的请柬,邀请函,非正式的信件。
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3. 邀请信的复信要求简明扼要。接受邀请的信中应重复邀请信中的某些内容,如邀请时间。
谢绝的回复信中应阐明不能应邀的原因。
例文
July 14, 2013
Dear Marry and Jack,
We are planning a party in our home at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. We wonder if
you would like to join us. There is a new swimming pool and you can come with your
beautiful swimming suites. We will be expecting you on Saturday. Please let me know if
you can make it.
Yours ever,
Mr. and Mrs. White
复信1
Dear Alice,
I will be happy to attend Bill’s homecoming party on Friday, March 23, at 8:30 p.m. It
was nice of you to remember me. I haven’t seen Bill for such a long time. I can hardly
wait!
Your friend,
Mindy
复信2
Dear Alice,
I regret that I cannot attend Bill’s homecoming party on Friday, March 23, at 8:30 p.m. I
will be in Cleveland for my cousin’s wedding. I feel terribly regretful since I haven’t seen
him for a long time. Give him my regards.
Let’s get together very soon. Thank you for remembering me.
Your friend,
Mindy
常用句型(正式邀请)
• We are pleased to invite… to visit…
• You are warmly invited to attend…
• We would like to invite you to a reception in honor of…
• It would give us great pleasure to have your presence at the ceremony to hold on
Tuesday at Royal Hotel.
• On behalf of …, I am pleased to invite you…
• It would be a great honor to have your presence at the dinner.
• Please confirm that you will be able to attend…
• Please let us know if you would like to go with us。
(非正式邀请)
• Please accept the invitation to come to…
• Are you free on Saturday? Would you like to join us for the party at 6:00 p.m.
• If you have no other plans for Sunday, why not join us at the multi-functional hall?
• How / What about coming to…?
Assignment:
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4. 的好友Meilin一起去,到时候可以一起进行日光浴或海水浴。他们想知道Meilin是否来,以
便安排出发事宜。
5. 感谢信
当你收到礼物,受到帮助、照顾、祝贺等时,应写信表示感谢。感谢信应写得真实诚恳,
要具体提到感谢的原因,措辞要客气得体,并以手写为宜。日期要写在右上角。下面是一封
感谢款待的例子:
例文1
February 16, 2013
Dear Lucy,
This is just a short note to thank you for a very pleasant reception while I was in
Shanghai. The food was excellent and it was most enjoyable to see so many old friends.
Please give me a call next time you come to Shenyang. Perhaps we can meet again
for lunch or dinner.
Yours sincerely,
Michael
例文2
March 8, 2013
Dear Mrs. Tang,
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to your hospitality.
Thank you for the unforgettable visit to so many interesting places. It is the first time in
my life that I have enjoyed the wonderful views of the Imperial Palace, the Summer
Palace and the Great Wall. Because of you well-planned arrangement, I really spent
three pleasant days in Beijing. Again, thanks so much for your kindness.
Yours sincerely,
Alice Brown
常用句型
• I am writing to thank you for the memorable weekend I had at your home.
• Thank you so much for…
• The kindness of friendship has warmed me greatly.
• It is so thoughtful of you to remember my birthday.
• I am writing on behalf of … to thank you for your kindness and hospitality
extended to us on our visit to…
• How delightful to receive your…
6. 祝贺信(Letter of Congratulations)
在西方,逢年过节 、升迁、毕业、获得成就时,都可能收到亲朋好友或其他组织的祝贺信,
使你倍感喜悦、温暖。
贺信要写得亲切、真诚、充满热情。
例文1
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5. March 3, 2013
Dear Mr. Smith,
It was a delighted news for me to learn of the establishment of your own Foreign
Language Training Center. Please accept my most sincere congratulations.
With your brilliant background and outstanding achievement, I believe the new
centre will make a contribution to the development of education. I am sure it will be a
great success.
Yours sincerely,
Tom
例文2
January 14, 2013
Dear Wen,
What a delighted surprise to know you are married! Allow me to offer my sincere
congratulations to you.
Do enjoy all the happiness that the new life can bring and make sure to tell us the
interesting things in your honeymoon tour after your return.
Once again, best wishes from me on your marriage!
Love,
Rose
常用句型
1.祝贺升迁
• I wish to congratulate you on your successful performance.
• I am so delighted to learn that you have been promoted as a…
• Congratulations on your promotion!
2.祝贺订婚、结婚
• What a delighted surprise to know you are married!
• Allow me to offer my sincere congratulations to you.
• I’m delighted to /pleased to hear that you are engaged.
7. 道歉信(Letter of Apology)
在日常生活中如果出现某些差错,如失约或损坏了他人的东西等,应及时写信道歉。其
格式与普通书信基本相同,态度要诚恳,措辞要委婉。下面是一封道歉信的例子:
例文1
April 4,2013
Dear Mary,
I am very sorry that we won’t attend your birthday party on Saturday because my wife
is ill. I am sorry that I have to disappoint you, but I am confident that you will fully
understand us.
Yours sincerely,
Lily
例文2
November 18, 2013
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6. Dear Jennifer,
I am very sorry that I was out when you came to see me yesterday afternoon. The fact
is that I had an engagement with some friends and, ignorant of your visit, accompanied
them to the cinema. Not until nine o’clock in the evening did I come back. You must have
been disappointed by my absence.
I hope you will not leave the city this week. I will call on you on Friday afternoon at four
o’clock. As this is the first time you have come to Beijing, I will take you to some places
that may interest you. Please wait for me in your hotel at the appointed time.
Yours truly,
Xiao Wang
常用句型:
• I write to you to express my deep regret.
• I’m writing to you to as you to excuse me for …
• I regret to tell you that …
• Sincere apology for what I have done.
• Once again express my regret and apology.
• Please accept our sincere apologies for any distress this situation may have
caused you and be assured that it will never happen again.
Assignment
高明借同学赵强一本《商务英语口语》书,读完书之后本打算奉还,却不知找不到此书,
故写信向同学道歉,并告诉对方打算买一本新的还给他。
8. 投诉信
投诉信用于向某单位或某公司的负责人提出的不满和意见。
例文
December 23, 2013
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing about a camera I bought in your shop last month when I was on
business in Guangzhou. I took a lot of pictures with it. However, when I arrived home and
got the film developed, there is nothing on the picture! I guess there must be something
wrong with the camera.
I am quite annoyed at this because at your price I expect the top quality. I have sent
the camera back to you by post with a copy of the receipt, and I demand your attention
and a refund as soon as possible.
I am looking forward to an early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Wang Lan
常用句型:
• I am writing to complain of the bad quality of…
• I’m writing to complain of the poor service of…
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7. • I am dissatisfied with your…
• I am quite annoyed at this.
• I choose to complain to you because I’m sure you will be able to have the
problem solved.
• Hoping that the matter will be dealt with as soon as possible.
• I demand your attention and a refund as soon as possible.
Assignment:
王女士写信给某商店经理,投诉该店营业员服务质量很差。昨天她赶上异常大雨,顺便
进入此店,在卖戒指的柜台前要求看一枚金戒指,但营业员(13号)服务态度不好,拒绝
接待。
9. 介绍信
介绍信是写信人向收信人介绍他人、自己或单位等以期望得到收信人的接洽、关照、帮助
或扩大业务范围而写的信件。
例文
March 8, 2013
Dear Jordan,
We are pleased to introduce Mr. Huang Long, our manager of Chemical Production
Department. Mr. Huang is spending one month in your city to develop our business with
chief manufacturers and to make purchases of some chemical material for the coming
season.
We shall be most grateful if you will introduce him to reliable manufacturers and give
him any help or advice he may need.
Yours sincerely,
Cheng Bin
常用句型:
• I am writing to introduce…to you.
• The bearer of this letter is …
• Please allow me to introduce myself to you.
• I am writing to you on behalf of …
10. 慰问信
亲友、同事或他人生病、去世、受伤、遭遇不幸和蒙受损失时,往往写慰问信以表示同情。
虽然其格式与普通书信基本相同,但要规范、简短、感情真诚。
Letter 1
September 27, 2013
Dear Tom,
I was distressed to learn of the big fire and shocked by the destruction it has caused. I
am sorry to know the loss of your house and property. Fortunately, all the people are safe
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8. and healthy. I hope you will have the courage and strength to rebuild your home soon.
Sincerely,
Ellen
常用句型
• Sorry to learn your failure in …
• I was sorry to hear that …
• I am sorry at the news that your house was on fire yesterday.
• I just can’t tell you how sorry I was to listen of /that…
• All of us were saddened /distressed/grieved to know…
• I was shocked to hear of Mary’s death and wish to extend our sympathy to you
and your children.
• It was bad news, but I’m sure things will turn better soon.
• I know how sad you must be, but I hope you will take good care of yourself.
• Please let us know if there is anything you need in hospital.
• I’ll be glad to give you as much help as I can.
Assignment:
Martin得知朋友David考试没有及格,因此写信安慰他,劝他不要沮丧。建议他认真复习,
不清楚的内容可以请教老师和同学。相信大卫下学期一定会赶上其他同学。如需帮助,一定
不要客气。
11. 欢迎信
欢迎信是主人出于礼节对客人的一种友好表示。
欢迎信不宜写得过长,但要求写得真切,表明客人对主人的重要性,以及主
人写信的诚意。
例文
February 4, 2013
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to our organization.
We are fortunate to have you join us as an engineer. You’ll be working with many
amiable people, and I’m sure you’ll find them capable and cooperative.
Let’s get together for a chat as soon as you are settled. Meanwhile, if there is anything
I can do for you, just let me know.
Yours,
John
Manager of Personal Department
常用句型
• It is a great pleasure to welcome you to…
• We are fortunate to have you join us at…as an engineer.
• On behalf of the director of our company, I would like to say how delighted we are to
…
• I expect you to have a chance to come and enjoy yourself here.
12. 求职信
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9. 求职信属于一种重要的个人公务信函。通常是在信中提及一些重要的事实,然后附上一
份个人简历。
求职信大致包括以下内容:
1)首先说明写信缘由,即是看到招聘广告还是从朋友那里得到消息。
2)正文强调与求职岗位相关的教育背景、工作经历及资格。
3)结尾应提出具体要求,如请求面试机会或希望尽早答复等。
例文
Letter 1
120 Haidian Road
Haidian District 100032
Beijing
Nov. 22, 2013
Personal Director
Jinghua Company
23 Guangming Road
Chaoyang District 100087
Beijing
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have learned from the 40job.com of 18 that there is a vacancy of an accountant in
Jinhua Company. I wish to apply for the position.
I graduated from Capital University of Business and Economics. For the last three
years, I have been working as an accountant in Huaan Firm.
I enclosed a copy of my resume and I shall welcome a personal interview at your
convenience.
Yours faithfully,
Zhang Haiyi
Letter 2
June 24, 2013
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is my pleasure to apply for the position of the General Manager’s secretary in your
company, which you have advertised in China Daily last week.
I am 24 and graduated from Longjiang Technical College with an excellent academic
record in all courses. While I majored in Business Administration, I am skillful at
shorthand and typing with a speed of 90 and 70 words per minute respectively.
I am enclosing my resume and a recent photograph.
I look forward to your early reply.
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10. Yours faithfully,
Wang Manli
常用句型
• In answer to your advertisement in …for a …, I would like to apply for the position.
• I have learned from…that your firm is looking for a … and I would like to apply for this
job.
• I am writing in response to the advertisement you placed in… for…, I have pleasure
in applying for the post.
• Born in … in…, I graduated from … University majoring in…
• I have been working in … since my graduation.
• I believe I have the appropriate qualifications and experience for the post.
• I am experienced in operating computers. I have a fair mastery of English, both
spoke and written.
• I have passed College English Test Band 4.
• I should be glad to have a personal interview.
• I should welcome a personal interview at your convenience.
• Enclosed: please find a resume, and a photo.
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