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Practical English Writing

Practical English Writing. Practical English Writing. Argument. Chapter 7. Note and Notice. Chapter 1. Summary. Chapter 9. Chapter 2. Resume. Book Report. Chapter 10. Chapter 3. Letters. Case Analysis. Paragraph. Chapter 10. Chapter 4. Personal Statement. Chapter 11.

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Practical English Writing

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  1. Practical English Writing

  2. Practical English Writing Argument Chapter 7 Note and Notice Chapter 1 Summary Chapter 9 Chapter 2 Resume Book Report Chapter 10 Chapter 3 Letters Case Analysis Paragraph Chapter 10 Chapter 4 Personal Statement Chapter 11 Movie Review Chapter 5 Writing Styles Academic Writing Chapter 12 Exposition Chapter 6

  3. Chapter 1 Note and notice NOTICE WRITING A. How to make an announcement? B. How to write a notice?

  4. A. How to make an announcement? A. How to make an announcement? 请按以下提示给全班同学做一个口头通知 1. 称呼：同学们 2. 口头通知开头套语 3. 具体内容(事由、时间、地点、参与人等)：明 天是3月12日——植树节。为了保护我们的环境，校学生会(The Students’ Union)决定二年级全体学生明天乘车去西山植树。早晨7：00在校门口集合，别忘了穿上旧衣服，自带工具和午餐。 4. 结尾套语。

  5. A. How to make an announcement? Some commonly-used sentences: • May I have/call your attention, please? • 请注意啦！ • 2. Attention, please, everybody! • 大家请注意啦！ • 3. I have an announcement to make. • 我要宣布一个通知。 • 4. I have something to tell you. • 我有事情要告诉你们。 • 5. I have some good news for you! • 我有好消息要告诉你们。

  6. A. How to make an announcement? 6. There will be a talk this afternoon. 今天下午有一个报告。 7. The Student Union has decided that... 学生会决定…… 8. We shall have a lecture on... 我们将要听一个关于……的报告。 9. It has been decided that we’ll pay a visit to... 我们已决定要参观…… 10. Please take your notebook with you. 请随身带着笔记本。

  7. A. How to make an announcement? 11. We’ll gather at the school gate at eight tomorrow. 我们明天八点在校门口集合。 12. Please be there on time and don’t be late. 请准时到达那儿，不要迟到。 13. I hope you can have a good time. 我希望你们能过得愉快。 14. That’s all. Thank you. 完了，谢谢。

  8. A. How to make an announcement? A possible version for reference: Boys and girls, Tomorrow is March the 12th—Tree Planting Day. In order to protect our environment, we’ll go to the West Hill to plant trees there. Please meet at 7:00 in the morning at the school gate. We’ll go there by bus. You’d better put on your old clothes and bring tools and lunch with you. Don’t be late. Thank you.

  9. B. How to write a notice? B. How to write a notice? Please put the Chinese notice below into an English one: 通 知 星期五（9月10日）下午4点全体教师在会议室开会，庆祝教师节。请准时参加。 校工会 2005年9月8日

  10. NOTICE WRITING English version of the notice: The School Teachers’ Union NOTICE All teachers are requested to meet in the school conference room on Friday (Sep.10) at 4 p.m. to celebrate Teachers’ Day. Please arrive on time. Sep. 8, 2005

  11. NOTICE WRITING Another format of English notice: NOTICE All teachers are requested to meet in the school conference room on Friday (Sep.10) at 4 p.m. to celebrate Teachers’ Day. Please arrive on time. The School Teachers’ Union Sep. 8, 2005

  12. Note Some general knowledge on notes • What kind of people do you think you should write a note to? • On what occasions do you think you need to write a note? • What do you think is the difference between a letter and a note?

  13. Note Writing The format of a note: Time (optional) (Dear) Name, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Your name 7/8/2005 ? July, 8 Aug, 7 Michael Jordan (Dear) Michael (Dear) Jordan

  14. Note Writing The difference between a note and a letter Time (optional) (Dear) Name, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Your name inside address omitted can be omitted can be omitted complimentary close omitted Truly yours,

  15. Note Writing Types of note 1. Appointments Feb.11 Helen, Could we see each other for about an hour on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock? Xiaohong

  16. Note Writing Now write a note to a friend that you want to meet him at the south gate of our school and talk about English learning. Who wants to write here?

  17. Note Writing 2. Apologies Lihua， I’m sorry to say that I cannot come to the buffet, because I have caught a bad cold. Please give my best regards to our friends. I do hope you will have a good time. Rick

  18. Say sorry at the very beginning. Note Writing Now from the sample given, tell us the features typical of this kind of English notes. Ways to say sorry: I’m terribly sorry … I am sorry to say that … I am so sorry. I haven’t … I would like to express my apologies for …

  19. Note Writing 3. Invitations Sample 1 Cathy, We are having tea and moon cakes in my flat (392) tomorrow night (Thursday) about 8 p.m. Do come if you are free. Huiling

  20. Note Writing Sample 2 Dear Mr./Prof. Leavis, There will be a meeting of our drama group on Saturday afternoon, April 5, at 5 in our classroom, #410, in this building to discuss which play to put on for English Evening. We would like to hear your suggestions and hope you will come if you possibly can. Song Liping

  21. Note Writing Sample 3 Mr. & Mrs. Johnson, We should be very glad if you could come to dinner with us at our apartment at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21st. We look forward to seeing you. Liling & Dahua

  22. Note Writing Would any of you like to tell us the difference among these three notes by answering the questions below. Which one is the most formal? Pick up the very sentence indicating invitation from each note. • Do come if you are free. • and hope you will come if you possibly can. • We should be very glad if you could come to…

  23. Note Writing 4. Thanks Sample 1 Larry, We are writing to thank you for the wonderful time we had at your party last night. John

  24. Note Writing Sample 2 John, Thank you very much for the invitation. I would be delighted to come. Larry

  25. Note Writing What should be included in a thank-you note: Do remember to say “Thank you”, mostly at the very beginning. Words after “for” in the phrase “Thank you for doing something / something” are of great importance.

  26. Note Writing 5. Message (留言) Sample 1 Honey, I’ve got to meet a new client in Holiday Inn this evening. Don’t wait dinner for me. Love John

  27. Note Writing Sample 2 Dear Mr. Kissinger, Here are the two tickets I mentioned yesterday for the Beijing Opera “Farewell To My Concubine.” You may bring anybody along with you. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Xiao Wang

  28. Note Writing 6. Asking for leave Directions: Your father is seriously ill, and you want to go back home. Write a note to the secretary of your department and it should include. 1) the cause for leaving; 2) the days: from 16th to 21st; 3) Catch on the lesson after returning school.

  29. Note Writing July 5th Dear Miss Huang, My sister called me last night, and she said that my father is dangerously ill. I beg to apply for seven days’ leave of absence from 16th to 21st instant, in order that I can see my beloved father. I should be much obliged if you would grant me my application. As regards the lessons to be missed during my absence, I will do my best to make up for them as soon as I get back from home. Sincerely yours, ×××

  30. Note Writing Some common diseases and symptoms have a toothache/stomachache/headache (牙痛/胃痛/头痛) be short of breath（气促） feel chilly (发冷) feel dizzy (头晕眼花) run a fever/temperature/have a fever/temperature (发烧) suffer from insomnia/sleeplessness 或 have trouble going to sleep（失眠）

  31. Note Writing Some common diseases and symptoms have a high blood pressure (有高血压) ache all over (全身疼痛) feel very bad/very ill/unwell/poorly或not feel well (感到不舒服) feel run down (感觉虚弱，体力不支) have a bad appetite (胃口不好) have a sore throat (嗓子疼) have loose bowels (拉肚子，腹泻) My eyes have been sore. (我的眼睛发痛)

  32. Note Writing To sum up: Six types of note are discussed: Appointments Apologies Thanks Invitation Message Asking for leave

  33. Note Writing Assignment: 你到一个叫李英的同学家，通知他一件事，碰巧他不在，你给了他留了张便条，内容如下：明天的课将推迟到本星期六下午2点，因为明天你要参加劳动——植树，上午7点在校门口集合出发。前天你把雨伞落在他家房子的前门外，请他明天上课时替你带来。

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