Writing1.Notes of ApologyA note of apology is like a short letter with only one or two paragraphs. It is usually handwritten. Its tone may be either formal or informal depending upon the people and the situation. If it is formal it should address the recipient with a correct title and some words of respect. Then it should clearly state the reason for the apology and promise to remedy the situation, and conclude with a suitable closing phrase.Sample 1：Monday, March 15Dear Professor Martin,I enjoy your class very much. But I'm very sorry that I had to miss your class last Thursday. Unfortunately my roommate became ill and I had to take him to the hospital. Please let me know what I can do to make up the class. I know you prefer for us to let you know in advance when we will be absent, but there was no time to do so. I hopeyou'll accept my sincere apology.Your student,Lin ShantaoSample 2：The following is a very informal version of the same apology:Prof. Martin-- I had to miss your class last Thursday, March 11. My roommate was ill and I took him to the hospital. I hope that's OK. Your student, Lin Shantao.Task:Compose a note of apology based on the information given below.Suppose you had to miss your English class last week because you represented the university in a debating contest. Write your teacher a note of apology. You decide whether a formal or informal note is better.Reference Key 1:Formal note:Dear Professor Robinson,English is my favorite class. Unfortunately I had to miss your class last Friday. The dean selected me to represent our university in a debating contest over the weekend and we had to leave early. I'm sorry there was no time to tell you of our departure. However, we won the second prize. Please let me know what I can do to make up the class.Respectfully yours,Yong Feihong Reference Key 2:Informal note:Prof. Robinson--I missed your class last week to attend a debating contest. Happily, we won a prize. I'll see you Friday, and get the assignment from my roommate. Your student, Yong Feihong2.Invitation CardsTo invite people to a party does not require a fancy card unless the party is very formal. But the information should be very clear and specific, and it should also be clear whether an acceptance of the invitation is required. If so the letters RSVP ("Reply Sent Very Promptly" in English, or "Repondez s'll vous plait" in French) is sometimes used. Sample:Task:Write an invitation card to a party for graduating seniors at your campus. Include local details to make it interesting and realistic.Reference Key:June 24, 2003Dear Friends, All Civil Engineering students and faculty, as well as their families and guests are invited to come to the lawn in front of the Civil Engineering Building this Saturday immediately after the Commencement Ceremony to honor the graduating seniors. Snacks, coffee, tea,and varied soft drinks will be provided by our office. No RSVP.Cordially,Li BingDean3. NoticeIf you want people to attend your lecture, or some other events, you should put a notice in places where it will easily be seen, such as cafeterias, dormitories, and classroom buildings. The notices should clearly and simply describe the event, so readers will easily remember the key details. Questions the notice should answer include the following; (1) Who? (Who is the sponsor, who is the speaker, who should come, may they bring friends or guests, etc.);(2) What? (what is the subject, what is the method of presentation, etc.); (3) When? (day, date, time, etc.); (4) Where? (address, building, room, etc.); (5) Any other key facts? (e.g. cost, if any).Sample:Task:Design a notice which may include the following information.Michael Cox, expert on learning strategies, will give a lecture on creative emulation on your campus. You must make the notice so that your classmates and possibly others will know they can attend.Reference Key:COME AND LEARNHOW TO LEARNDr. Michael Coxwill lecture on his method ofCREATIVE EMULATION7:30 p.m. Wednesday March 5thRoom 201 of Classroom Building 7Happy Valley CollegeAll students welcome, no chargeQuestions permitted afterwardSponsored by the Business Club4. Letter of InvitationA formal letter of invitation to a symposium(研讨会),forum or conference is different from a personal letter. It is more like the announcement of an event, informing the recipient of the aim, topics and sponsor(s) of the event, and the place and time it is to be held. Usually a registration form and a list of topics are attached to it. Dates for papers, social events, and introduction of local sightseeing tours, etc., are also stated. Sample:Dear Colleague,We invite you to attend an international symposium(研讨会), to be held in Stockhom, Sweden, in September 1998, on standards for the protection of public health and the environment relative to radioactive(放射性的) waste disposal. The organizers, the Stockholm Environment Institute, the Swedish Radiation Protection Institute and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, are pleased to be cosponsors of this symposium.The disposal and storage of radioactive waste is an issue of major concern. Thus, there is an increasing need to discuss, develop and finally work out the fundamental standards for protection of public health and the environment.We are convinced that these standards will gain even more attention in the future. The aim of this symposium is to contribute significantly to the development and understanding of such standards. We hope that you will find topics of your interst and we are looking forward to seeing you in Stockholm.Sincerely yours,Nicholas Sonntag Lars-Erik Halm Lawrence W. WeinstockExecutive Director Director General Acting DirectorStockholm Environment The Swedish Radiation U.S. EnvironmentalInstitute Protection Institute Protection AgencyTask:Write a letter of invitation to an international symposium on city garbage disposal, simulating the framework and structure of the sample letter as much as possible.Reference Key:Dear Colleagure/Sir/Madom,We invite you to attend an international symposium on city garbage disposal to be held in Chengdu, China, in May 2003. The Environment Institute of China and the Chengdu Municipal Government are pleased to be co-sponsors of this symposium.The disposal of city garbage is an issue of major concern for every city in the world. Thus, there is an increasing need to discuss, exchange and develop effective ways for garbage disposal without doing any harm to the environment.The aim of this symposium is to contribute significantly to the development of healthy environment in cities. We hope that you will find the topics of your interest and we are looking forward to seeing you in Chengdu.Sincerely yoursQian Shenli Zhang XilaiDirector MayorEnvironment Institute of China Chengdu Municipal Government5. Letter of ComplaintWriting a letter of complaint is a serious matter, which should sound much more formal than a personal letter, because it handles something that might hurt the good relations. Therefore, your letter should sound firm in giving a justified complaint while at the same time restrained and polite in using language.Sample:Frank Hamilton29 Portman StreetLiverpool D5 7WLApril 18, 2002Philip FloodProduction ManagerBellfast ElectronicsCompany12 Landsdales StreetLiverpool 3W SX1Dear Mr. Philip Flood,We are pleased to be offered a wide selection of e-household utensils from your company. After your salesman dwelt on the usage of the burglar alarm, we chose one in good faith because we were robbed last year.However, the burglar alarm has often activates when anyone shouts out nearby. So my grandchildren use it as their toy. Within two weeks, our neighbors visited five times and the policemen three times. Yesterday when I turned on the TV, it actually skirled again.In view of the above-mentioned facts, we request the following:1) Arrange a technician for repairs at once;2) Change a new one if beyond repair;3) Change another type if due to faulty manufacture.Kindly let us know your decision as soon as possible. Your prompt attention to this matter will be much appreciated.Yours sincerelyFrank HamiltonTask:Write a letter about one fake commodity you bought there.Reference Key:Zhang Yin9 Green StreetChongqingMay 20, 2002 Li MingSale ManagerAAA Software Company8 Main StreetChongqingDear Mr. LiOn 12 May, I bought a MP3 Branded as Moon Box, Model P, Product No. oq3001528, made by Huafeng Information Technology Development Co. Ltd. at your shop.Unfortunately, when I came back home I found the product number printed on the box does match with the number printed on the back of the player. The number on the box is oq3001528, but the number on the player is od3001528. I could not get registered with the number on the Net. And the player can only play in Pop, Normal and Rock modes. It cannot play in Jazz an d Classic modes as it claims. Therefore I’m sure the player I bought is a faked one.To resolve the problem, I would appreciate if I could return the player and get my money back. Enclosed with the mail are copies of my records including receipts, guarantees, warranties, canceled checks.I look forward to your reply and a resolution to my problem, and will wait until 14 June before seeking help from the Local Consumer Protection Association. Please contact me at the above address or by phone at my office (023) 69367014.Sincerely,Zhang Yin。