Chapter VII: Letters

1. Chapter VII: Letters Address an envelope Lay-out of a letter Forms of letters 1 2 3 Chapter VII-书信型

2. Writer 1. Address an envelope (1) Block style： Zhang Li School of International Studies Xi’an Jiaotong University Xi’an, China Mr. John Smith Apt. 2, 199 Broadway Red Hook NY 12571, USA Receiver Chapter VII-书信型

3. 1. Address an envelope (2) Indented style： Zhang Li School of International Studies Xi’an Jiaotong University Xi’an, China Mr. John Smith Apt. 2, 199 Broadway Red Hook NY 12571, USA Chapter VII-书信型

4. Writer 1. Address an envelope Zhang Li Foreign language Institute Xi’an Jiaotong University Xi’an, China Mr. John Smith Apt. 2, 199 Broadway Red Hook NY 12571, USA Receiver Chapter VII-书信型

5. ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ Heading Complementary close inside address 2. Lay-out of a letter (1) Block style: Salutation Body Signature Enclosure Postscript Chapter VII-书信型

6. ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ Heading Complementary close 2. Lay-out of a letter (1) Block style: Salutation Body Signature Chapter VII-书信型

7. 2. Lay-out of a letter (1) Block style: Chapter VII-书信型

8. 2. Lay-out of a letter (2) Indented style: Chapter VII-书信型

9. 3. Forms of letters —— Formal letters Dear Mr. President, My name is Han Fang, a student of (自我介绍). I am writing to express my dissatisfaction abut the (具体问题). (简述一两句). To solve this problem, I suggest (提出一两条建议). If you can do something to stop this, we would be very grateful. Thanks for your time and consideration. Respectively yours, Han Fang Chapter VII-书信型

10. Nov. 18, 2002 Dear Sir, Your advertisement offers a most tempting job to me. I can’t think of any job better than a management position in a well-known company like yours. I am 28 years old, make a good appearance and get along exceedingly well with people. I graduated from School of Management of Jiaotong University. In the last 5 years, I worked as a manager in a hotel. I have Sample writing Chapter VII-书信型

11. Sample writing been appreciated by the president and my colleagues. In the coming July, my contract will be due. Consequently, I have confidence in my managerial ability with what I had learned in college, and my full experience will enable me to get down to the work easily. Thank you for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to an interview with you. Sincerely Yours, Han Li Chapter VII-书信型

12. 3. Forms of letters —— Informal letter Dear Li Ming, Very pleased to read your letter which was received on (收信时间). Thanks for your warm greetings. As for (对方来信中所提问题), I’d like to suggest that (你的答复). Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have other questions. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Han Fang Chapter VII-书信型

13. Sample writing: Dec. 24, 2005 Dear Xiao Ming, Very pleased to read your letter which was received the day before yesterday. Thanks for your warm greetings. As for your question of how to prepare for the coming CET-4, I’d like to put forward the following suggestions for your reference only. Chapter VII-书信型

14. Sample writing: First, set a reasonable schedule for your preparation and follow it. Second, don’t bother memorizing new words since it is an ineffective way of enlarging vocabulary. Just go over the word list for CET-4 by scanning. Third, write at least two compositions for 30 minutes, at one time and without consulting dictionaries. Fourth, do more reading comprehension, check your choices against the keys and analyze your strengths and weaknesses. Lastly, relax yourself the day before the test to replace energy. Chapter VII-书信型

15. Sample: Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have other questions. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Han Fang Chapter VII-书信型

16. Homework assignment Memorize: p.165, (3) a~g p.166, (3) a~d p.167, (2) a~h Write: Chapter VII-书信型