专四便条类型及范文例句.doc

祝贺便条
写作要点：
1. 点名要祝贺的事情
2. 祝贺行为：向对方祝贺
3. 表示对对方的钦佩或对对方付出的努力的赞扬肯定
4. 表示良好的祝愿或再次祝贺
Sample
March 5, 2008
Dear Martin,
I’m so pleased to hear that you’ve got the scholarship to the University of Columbia. Congratulations on your success. You really deserve it because you are such an intelligent and hard-working student. I’ve never doubted your ability to achieve great aims. You will have a brilliant future, and I wish you all the best in your life and academic studies in the USA.

Yours truly,
Ann

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经典表达
I am writing to express my sincere congratulations on …
I am writing to tell you how excited I was when I learned that …
I’m so pleased/ glad/ delighted to hear/learn that …
I have learned with delight that ….
Congratulations on your success/graduation/promotion/progress/achievements.
I’d like to express/Please accept my sincere/heartiest/heartfelt/warmest congratulations on …
I warmly congratulate you on what you have achieved.
Congratulations on your promotion to …. No one has worked harder than you over the past few years and I am delighted to see your efforts rewarded.
You really deserve it because …
I hope you will have a brilliant future.
I wish you greater success in your studies in the future.
Wish you the best luck and every happiness.
I believe our school life will be more colorful under your leadership.
(1996) Your friend has just won the first prize in the Provincial English Speech Contest. Write a note of congratulations.
Exercise 1 You just heard that your friend Mary has won the first prize in an English Speech Contest. Write a note to congratulate her on this.
Exercise 2 Your friend Tom has been elected Chairman of the Students’ Union. Write a note to congratulate him.
慰问便条
写作要点：
1. 点名要慰问的事情/交代对方所遭遇的不幸
2. 表示对对方的关心、安慰或鼓励
3. 表示能够给予对方帮助的意愿或表达良好的祝愿
Sample 1
March 5, 2008
Dear Charlie,
I’m really sorry to learn the fire that broke out last night destroyed your house. I am writing to tell you how deeply distressed I am. And I’m very anxious to know how you and your family are at the moment. If there’s anything I can do for you, please let me know. With best wishes to you.

Yours
Sincerey

Sample 2
July 6, 2004
Dear Peter,
I am very sorry to hear that you had a car accident yesterday and your legs were broken. Are you feeling better now? Don’t worry too much. It is easy for young and energetic people like you to recover. Is there anything I can do for you during your absence from class? Please don’t hesitate to let me know. I sincerely hope that you will recover soon/ you will have a quick recovery.

Yours,
Tom

经典表达
I am really sorry to hear/learn that …/ I feel regret to hear that …
Sorry to learn the bad news that you are ill these days.
It is really a pity that you failed in …
I am very concerned about your health these days.
Don’t worry and take it easy.
Every thing has two sides. Think about the positive side.
Cheer up! Don’t be so depressed.
You still have another chance.
Don’t lose heart; with …, you will be successful in the future/ I believe you will succeed.
If there’s anything I can do for you, please let me know.
Do let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.
If I can help you, don’t hesitate to tell me.
Feel free to tell me whatever I can do for you. /Feel free to tell me if I can offer any help.
I wish you early recovery.

(1999) You’ve learned that your friend Jimmy is ill these days. Write him a note expressing your concern, asking after his health and giving your best wishes.
(2004) Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it. Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement.
致谢便条
写作要点：
1 致谢行为和致谢事情：开篇表达自己诚挚的谢意并提及受到的帮助
2 详细说明感谢的原因：具体描述对方给予的帮助和自己的感受
3 再次表达谢意，也可表示想要回报对方的意愿
Sample 1
Mar. 11, 2007
Dear Nancy,
I am writing to show you how grateful I am for your hospitality during my visit in Shanghai. Your considerate arrangement and patient companionship made my trip very joyful. I did have a wonderful time in Shanghai. I hope you can come to visit Hangzhou if you are free. It’s really a beautiful place. I will be a good guide then. Thank you again.

Yours,
Joanna

Sample 2 You have received flowers and fruits from your classmate Sally during your stay in hospital. During that period of time, she often came to help you keep up with what they are learning at school. You are deeply moved. Write a note to express your thanks.
Sept. 11, 2002
Dear Sally,
Please accept my sincere thanks for what you have done for me during my illness in hospital. Thanks to your help, I didn’t miss anything at school. And I love so much the flowers and fruits you bought for me. Thank you again for your tender and loving care and I hope to repay your kindness if possible.

Yours truly,
Lily 经典表达
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude/appreciation/thanks for … (all that you did for me during my visit in Shanghai/what you have done for me)
I am writing to tell you how grateful I am for…
I would like to convey in this letter my heartfelt thanks to you for…
It is a great pleasure to extend my sincere gratitude to you for …
Please accept my sincere gratitude/appreciation/thanks for…
It was very nice/kind/thoughtful of you to …. Please accept my warmest thanks.
I am greatly indebted to you for...
I should be very happy to reciprocate your kindness/return your help.
I hope I have the chance to reciprocate your kindness.
I hope to repay your kindness if possible.
You must give me the chance to return your kindness when you visit here.
Thank you again for … (your generous help/warm hospitality)
Many thanks again for …
My appreciation to you for your generous help is beyond words./My heartfelt thanks are beyond words.
Again please accept my sincere thanks and best wishes.

Exercise 1 Suppose your friend, Mike, lent you a book and gave you some suggestions when you made preparations for TEM-4. Write him a note to show your gratitude.
Exercise 2为了帮助你通过专四英语四级考试，张教授每星期抽两个小时给你辅导。现在你考试通过了，想当面致谢，但他不在，给他留个便条。
Exercise 3 You had a wonderful time at Betty’s party last night. Write her a note to show your gratitude and invite her to the party to be held in your apartment.
Exercise 4 Suppose your friend, Lily, helped you out of some trouble. Write her a note to extend your gratitude and invite her to dinner at your apartment.

道歉便条
写作要点：
1. 致歉并说明为何事而致歉
2. 解释说明道歉的具体理由
3. 请求理解/原谅，或提出补救方法
4. 再次致歉
Sample
Mar. 1, 2007
Dear Professor Liu,
I’m sorry I couldn’t make our 2 o’clock appointment. There is to be an urgent conference in my department this afternoon and I have to make some preparation for it. Could we meet at 3 o’clock on this Friday afternoon? If that is not convenient for you, please leave me a note in my mailbox. With many apologies.

Yours respectfully,
Jack

经典表达
I am writing to express my apology/apologize for …(not being able to …)
I would like to express my apology for …
Please accept my apology for …
I am terribly sorry that …
Excuse me for …
Please do forgive me.
I sincerely hope that you understand me and excuse me.
I promise it will never happen again.
Please allow me to apologize/say sorry again for the inconvenience that I brought to you.
With many apologies.

(1997) You are Peter/Mary. You had a party at your home recently, but you unintentionally neglected to invite a close friend of yours, Victoria. Write her a note apologizing for this and explaining how the mistake came about.
(2001) Yesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher, Professor Wang. Write him a note of apology and make a request for another meeting. You should also suggest the time for the requested meeting.

Exercise 1 本来你和John约好昨天下午在电影院门口碰面，但由于小小的交通事故，你没能准时赴约，写一封道歉便条。
邀请便条
写作要点：
1. 邀请事由：交代邀请对方参加活动的内容（明确时间和地点）
2. 邀请行为：向对方发出诚挚的邀请
3. 说明该活动的具体安排或说明邀请的理由
4. 期待对方接受邀请，也可表示希望对方早日答复
Sample 1
Dec. 29, 2004
Dear Ms. Smith,
We will hold a party in our classroom to celebrate the mid-autumn festival at 8 p.m. this Friday. Will it be possible for you to come and join us in the celebration? We would be very delighted to have our dear teacher with us on this special occasion. If possible please let us know whether you can come at your convenience.
Yours respectfully,
Ann

Sample 2 Suppose you are John Smith, the head of the R&Q Department of the company. Tonight you are going to hold a BBQ party to celebrate the successful completion of an important project. Please write a note to invite the staff of your department and their families to attend it.
July 5, 2008
Dear All,
You all know we have successfully completed the important project eventually. May I have the honor to invite you and your family to the BBQ party to celebrate it? The party will be held at No. 7878 Wuhan Road tonight at 18:30. I am looking forward to your presence.

Yours sincerely,
John Smith

经典表达
I am writing to ask whether you would be willing to…
I’m pleased to invite you to…
I would like to invite you to …
Would you like to…?/Why don’t you…?
It is my pleasure/ a great honor for me to invite you to…
You are cordially invited to attend…
Would it be possible for you to…?
We were/I was wondering if you could/wanted to….
Please do come. We look forward to your arrival/coming.
We would be very glad/happy/grateful if you could join us.
We sincerely hope that you can come and look forward to seeing you.
We look forward to receiving your early reply.
Your prompt reply would be greatly appreciated./we should appreciate an early reply.
Please confirm your participation at your earliest convenience.

(2005) You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra. Write a note to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is and inviting her/him to come with you.

婉拒邀请的便条往往包括以下要点：
1. 对收到邀请表示感谢
2. 致歉并说明不能接受邀请的原因
3. 请求理解/原谅
4. 表示遗憾或再次感谢并致以良好的祝愿
Sample 3 (2003) Your friend Clare has invited you to her house-warming party this weekend. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her.
May 12, 2003
Dear Claire,
Congratulations on your moving into a new house and thank you for inviting me. But I’m sorry that I won’t be able to come. I will have to attend a very important meeting this Friday evening. I hope you will understand. I will send a house-warming gift. I hope you will enjoy the party. Send my best remembrance to Tom.

Yours,
Alice
Sample 4 (2007）Your classmate, Jimmy, is head of the university’s swimming club. He has invited you to join the club, but you like some other sport. Write him a note, declining his invitation and explaining why.
April 22, 2007
Dear Jimmy,
Thank you for inviting me to join the swimming club. But I’m terribly sorry that I can’t join you. To be honest, I am not very interested in swimming. What I really like is basketball. And I am planning to join a basketball club. Thanks again for your invitation! My very best wishes to you!

Yours,
Peter

Exercise 1本周六晚上，你们班要组织周末舞会，为了促进你们班和5班的友谊，提供大家交流机会，以班长的名义写个邀请便条。
Exercise 2 You will hold a house-warming party at your new house tonight. You couldn’t get your best friend Laura on the phone. Write a note to her, describing what the party will be like and inviting her to it.
约会便条
写作要点：
1. 约会的事由：交代见面的目的或活动的内容
2. 建议约会的时间和地点
3. 期待对方做出回复，并可表示感谢
Sample (Directions: write a note to your friend Echo to ask her to see a fashion show. Inform her of the time and place you are going to meet.)
June 24, 2005
Dear Echo,
I’m thrilled to tell you that I’ve got two tickets for a fashion show. Would you like to go with me if you are free? The show will be held in the Exhibition Center tomorrow evening. Shall we meet first at People’s Square at 6 p.m.. Please let me know if you like to come.

Yours,
Mary

经典表达
Could we see each other …?
I wonder if it would be possible for us to meet …
Please ring me if you find the time is not convenient for you.

Exercise 1 你正在写论文，遇到了很多专业难题，你去请教指导教师Smith教授，但他不在办公室，写张便条和他预约一下。
Exercise 2 You have many problems about your current work, so you want to see your friend, Betty, for her advice. Write Betty a note, making an appointment to see her tomorrow.

请求便条
写作要点:
1. 说明请求的原因
2. 请求行为：提出请求并说明请求内容
3. 请求回复或表示感谢
Sample 1
Oct. 21, 2003
Dear Professor Hu,
I