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继续教育学院

继续教育学院. School of Continuing Education, Jilin University. 大学英语（一）. 第十三讲. 授课教师：朱丽翠. Contents. Gift card Congratulation card. New Practical English 1. Unit 2 Giving Thanks and Expressing Regrets. Lead-in. Warm-up. 1. Why do you need to write a gift or congratulation card?.

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继续教育学院

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  1. 继续教育学院 School of Continuing Education, Jilin University 大学英语（一） 第十三讲 授课教师：朱丽翠

  2. Contents • Gift card • Congratulation card New Practical English 1 Unit 2Giving Thanks and Expressing Regrets

  3. Lead-in Warm-up 1. Why do you need to write a gift or congratulation card? 2. When do we send these cards? 3. How should you reply if you receive one? New Practical English 1 Unit 2Giving Thanks and Expressing Regrets

  4. Lead-in Read and translate Read and translate the cards in Section I. New Practical English 1 Unit 2Giving Thanks and Expressing Regrets

  5. Lead-in Read and translate A Gift Card Dear Joyce, The roses are from our own garden. We send them to you with love. Hope you enjoy their beauty and sweet smile. Please take good care of yourself. We wish you a quick Recovery. Best regards, Yours Mary Kent

  6. Reply to the gift sender Dear Mary, The roses you sent me yesterday are right near me on the table. Some of them opened this morning. The flowers are so lovely and sweet that they make me feel much better. It was really very thoughtful of you. Thank you ever so much. Most thankful Joyce Lamb

  7. A congratulation card Sample analysis People often write and send a congratulation card to congratulate people on such joyful occasions as celebrating one’s promotion, wedding, birthday, graduation, etc. Congratulation cards are also exchanged on holidays. The language used in a congratulation card usually sounds courteous and complimentary.

  8. A congratulation card The sentences used in a congratulation card: 1. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2. Congratulations and all good wishes! 3. Best wishes from all of us on your birthday.

  9. A congratulation card The sentences used in a congratulation card: 4. The best of luck to you and your family. 5. I wish you every success at your new post. 6. We hope you will have nothing but joy and happiness.

  10. A congratulation card The sentences used in a congratulation card: 7. Let me offer my warmest congratulations. 8. Please accept my heartiest congratulations on the successful completion of the project.

  11. A congratulation card Dear Mr. Alright, Congratulations on your being named this year’s Outstanding Manager. I once visited one of your branches and was very much impressed. I am sure you deserve this honor. And I feel so happy for you. Best wishes for your even greater success to you in the coming new year! Sincerely, John Black

  12. Reply to the congratulation Dear Mr. Black, Thank you very much for your congratulation card. I am highly honored by the kind words you said about me. Please accept my deep gratitude for your help and support throughout the year. I’m looking forward to our further cooperation in the future. Sincerely, Bill Alright

  13. 继续教育学院 School of Continuing Education, Jilin University 大学英语（一） 第十四讲 授课教师：朱丽翠

  14. Contents Express pleasure and thanks on receiving a gift or help New Practical English 1

  15. Sample dialogues Warm-up Do you know how to express thanks in English? New Practical English 1

  16. A. It was/is so … of you to … Tips: Speak out — expressing thanks generous, send me such a fine and beautiful gift New Practical English 1

  17. B. Thank you for… Tips: Speak out — expressing thanks the book you sent me doing me a favor arranging everything for us New Practical English 1

  18. C. Many thanks for… Tips: Speak out — expressing thanks allowing me to use your cell phone your kind and caring letter New Practical English 1

  19. D. I’m (very) grateful (to you) for… Tips: Speak out — expressing thanks all the help and encouragement you’ve given me your generous hospitality New Practical English 1

  20. Speak out — expressing thanks E. I don’t know how to express my thanks to you. New Practical English 1

  21. Sample 1 Thank You for the Beautiful Flowers • J : Hello, Mary! • M: Hi, Joyce. How are you feeling now? • J : Oh, much better. Thank you. And thank you very muchfor the roses. They are so lovely! • M: I'm glad you like them. You know they are from • my own garden. • J : Yes, I know. Some of the flowers opened this • morning. So beautiful and sweet! • M: I know you love flowers ,and I hope you enjoy • their company. • J : Surely, I will. You are always so thoughtful, Mary. • M: I'm happy you like the flowers. New Practical English 1

  22. Here is a group of short dialogues. Follow the examples to make more conversations with your partner.   Task 1 A: Let me help you with the packing B: Oh, thank you. You’re been most helpful whenever I’m in trouble. A: It’s my pleasure to be of any help. B: Thanks. I do appreciate your kindness. Task: Offer your friend a help and reply to his thanks.

  23. Task 2 A: Jane, I’m coming to say good-bye. I’m leaving tomorrow. B: Why so soon? Can’t you stay a few days longer? A: No. And I just can’t leave without thanking you for all you've done for me. B: It’s so nice to have had you here. It’s a pity that you are leaving. A: I enjoyed myself immensely. I hope I can do something in return for you someday.  Task: Give heart-felt thanks to a friend who once treated you kindly.

  24. Task 3 A: It was so generous of you to send me such a fine and beautiful gift. B: I’m glad you liked it. I made it myself. A: It was really splendid. I don’t know how to express my thanks. B: The pleasure is mine.  Task: Give heart-felt thanks to a friend who gave you a beautiful gift. 

  25. Sentences for giving gifts and replies: 1. Thank you very much for the roses. 2. I’m glad you like them. 3. I hope you enjoythese flowers. 4. You are always so thoughtful. 5. I’m happy/pleased you like the flowers. 6. Thanks for your kind words.

  26. Thank You New Practical English 1

  27. 继续教育学院 School of Continuing Education, Jilin University 大学英语（一） 第十五讲 授课教师：朱丽翠

  28. Contents • Congratulating and responding to congratulations

  29. Sample dialogues Warm-up Do you know how to express your congratulations in English? New Practical English 1

  30. Speak out — expressing congratulations I congratulate you on your wonderful result in the final examination. Well done! 祝贺你在期末考试中取得了好成绩。你真棒! New Practical English 1

  31. Speak out — expressing congratulations 请接受我最诚挚的祝贺。 Please accept my heartiest congratulations. New Practical English 1

  32. Speak out — expressing congratulations Congratulations on your recent promotion! 祝贺你最近升职! New Practical English 1

  33. Speak out — expressing congratulations 请允许你的老朋友 为你取得硕士学位 向你表示祝贺。 May an old friend congratulate you for obtaining your Master’s Degree. New Practical English 1

  34. Sample 2 Congratulations on the Promotion • B: Congratulations, Mr. Alright! I’ve got the good • news that you were named Outstanding • Manager. • J: Thank you, Mr. Black. • B: I really feel happy for you. I know you deserve the • honor. • J: It’s very kind of you to say so. New Practical English 1

  35. Sample 2 • B: I have visited one of your branches and I was • very much impressed. • J: I owe much to your kind help and support, • Mr. Black. • B: I’m sure you and your company will be more • successful in the coming year. • J: Thanks for your kind words. I’m looking forward • to our continued cooperation in the future.

  36. Sentences for congratulations and replies: • Congratulations, Mr. Albright! I’ve heard the good news that you were named this year’s Outstanding Manager. • I feel really happy for you. • I know you deserve this honor. • It’s very kind of you to say so. • I owe my success to your kind help and support.

  37. Thank You New Practical English 1

  38. 继续教育学院 School of Continuing Education, Jilin University 大学英语（一） 第十六讲 授课教师：朱丽翠

  39. Contents • Expressing regrets and asking for forgiveness • An apology letter

  40. Sample dialogues Warm-up Do you know how to express regrets and ask for forgiveness in English? New Practical English 1

  41. Speak out — expressing regret and asking for forgiveness Situations Usable sentence patterns forgetting to bring the sample of the product interrupting you again forgetting the class meeting missing the appointment couldn’t reply to your e-mail as soon as possible not informing you of the news I’m (terribly) sorry that… I do apologize for… Excuse me. Forgive me for… I feel terribly sorry for… I apologize that… I hope you will accept my sincere apologies for… Please forgive me. New Practical English 1

  42. Sample sentences A. I’m terribly sorry that I’ve forgot to bring the sample of the product. B. I do apologize for this. C. Excuse me. Forgive me for interrupting you again. D. I’m so sorry that I’ve forgot the class meeting. New Practical English 1

  43. Sample sentences E. I feel terribly sorry for missing the appointment. F. I apologize that I couldn’t reply to your e-mail as soon as possible. G. I hope you will accept my sincere apologies for not informing you of the news. H. Please forgive me. New Practical English 1

  44. Task 4 A: I’m terribly sorry, Mr. Johnson. I forgot to bring the sample of the product. B: Never mind. We could talk about it tomorrow. A: I do apologize for this. B: It doesn’t matter. Just see that such things won’t happen again.  Task: Apologize to your teacher for not being able to finish your homework on time.  

  45. Task 5 A: Excuse me, Professor. Forgive me for interrupting you again. B: Never mind. What’s it? A: I’ve got another question to ask you. B: That’s fine. Go ahead.  Task: Interrupt someone’s talk in a polite way.

  46. An apology letter Sample analysis An apology letter is written to apologize for having done something wrong or for failing to do something. Apology letters are usually brief and direct to the point. Of course, they should sound sincere and polite.

  47. An apology letter The sentences used to make an apology: 1. I’m very sorry to have kept you waiting so long for this late reply. 2. I’m terribly sorry for not being able to offer you the help you needed. 3. I must apologize for letting you down.

  48. An apology letter The sentences used to make an apology: 4. I hope you will accept my sincere apologies. 5. I can’t tell you how sorry I was.

  49. An apology letter The sentences used to make an apology: 6. I sincerely apologize for being late for the work luncheon yesterday. 7. I regret that I shall not be able to come to the evening party next Sunday.

  50. Dear Mrs.White,I just heard the awful news from my son that our dog climbed into your backyard and did some damage to your flower beds. At this moment, my husband is expanding the fence so the dog will not climb over it again , i would like to talk to you at your convenience about how i might replace the ruined plants, although i'm sure that nothing can compensate for the destruction of your flowers and the loss of time and effort that went into growing them. For that i can only offer my most genuine apologies • Sincerely • Marry Green • Marry Green

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