• WT1:complain about the heating problem • WT2:explain the situation • WT3:tell them what to do • Model Answer 1
• Model 1
• Dear Sir or Madam, • I am writing to you about the house you rent for me three months ago when I just entered London University. I am very happy with the house expect for the heating system, which stopped two weeks ago. (WT1) • I called you last Saturday about the problem and was told that you would send a technician to mend the system as soon as possible. However, there has no one coming to me to fix the problem. As it is getting cold, I am finding it hard for me to concentrate on my studies without a properly working heating system. In addition, I have developed a bad cold because of the extremely cold weather. (WT2) • I shall appreciate it very much if you can give this matter your immediate attention and send a technician to solve the problem for me at your earliest convenience. (WT3) • Looking forward to your favorable reply. • • Yours respectfully, • Jack Lee
结构剖析
• 引言段以介绍写信的目的，说明自己对该 职位非常有兴趣。 • 主题段简单介绍一下自己的学历以及实习 经历。 • 结束段以May I…?提出自己请求面谈的机 会，并留下联系方式。 • Model Answer 3
• Model 3
• Dear Sir, • From your advertisement on New York Times, March 24, I have learned that you need an engineer in your mechanic department. I have been seeking a position in the engineering department in which I may use my training in computer sciences to solve engineering problems and I would be interested in exploring the possibility of obtaining such a position writing your firm. • I received a Master’s of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Qinhua University in June 1995. Since September 1997 I have been participating, through my university, in Professional Training Program as programmer Trainee and have gained a great deal of experience in computer application. Details of the academic courses that I have taken are contained in the enclosed resume. • May I have an appointment for an interview with you to discuss my qualifications in detail? Please write to me at my home telephone me at (317)669-5792 any weekday. • • Yours sincerely
• 你从广告上得知一家公司的工程部有一个 职位空缺，作为一名从清华大学机械工程 系毕业并且刚刚参加完职业培训的硕士研 究生，你很想得到这份工作。 • 一、介绍自己的简历，包括所学课程状况； • 二、请求面谈的机会。
• From an advertisement you learn that a company has the position vacant in an engineering department. You are a postgraduate student with a master’s degree from Mechanical Engineering Department of Qinghua University and have participated in the United States and you want to have the job. You’ll enclose your resume with details of academic courses in your letter. You should ask to have an appointment.
introduction(引言段） introduction(引言段）
• letters of complaint • I am writing to you about a problem that … • I am writing to complain about… • I am very happy with …expect for … • I am writing to complain about…
Task Analysis
• Question=Background Information+ Writing Tasku read in a newspaper an advertisement offering scholarships for overseas students. Write a letter asking for detailed information, and explain why you think you are qualified for one of the scholarships. Also, state your study plan.
• letters of apology • How is everything going with you? I am writing to say sorry to you for not… • invitation • I am writing to invite you to join me on a trip to Beijing. • I am sending you this invitation to … • I sincerely hope you can be part of it.
•Model 2
•Dear Sir/Madam, •I am writing to inquire about a parcel which my mother sent me by post two months ago. I am thrown into the confusion why I have not received it to date. •That parcel is a cardboard box sent from Wuhan on April 18th to my current address: 27 North Street, Toronto, Canada, Post-code 100472. •My mother enclosed some summer clothes and some Chinese specialties for me, including local dates. I doubt those dates must have been spoiled on the way for such a long time. •I am so anxious for the parcel that I would be grateful if you make a thorough check to see what is wrong. I would preferably appreciate it that you will find it out and send to me at the aforesaid address. •I am looking forward to your earliest reply. • Yours truthfully
You rent a house through an agency. The heating system has stopped working. You phoned the agency a week ago but it has still not been mended. Write a letter to the agency. Explain the situation and tell them what you want them to do about it.