About 200 participants are expected to More come from all over the province. details Therefore, it will be a valuable about the opportunity to exchange information and meet colleagues and experts in this field. activity More details on the seminar will be available three weeks from now.
Letters
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Invitation Congratulations Thanks Apology Job Application
书信的结构
CELS The University of Birmingham Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom August 19, 2008 Prof. Zhang Xin Jilin University 8 Xinmin Street, Changchun P. R. China
Letters of Invitatiion
August 15 Dear Mrs. Bailey, Date Salutation
It is my pleasure to formally invite Giving you to attend the annual seminar invitation, “On Stocks and Stock Exchanges” the activity on Monday, September 11, 2008, and its place and at Beijiang Hotel. time
Useful expressions
• • • • • • • 1. 请原谅我未能出席。 Excuse me for my absence. 2. 我对我所做的事感到万分抱歉。 I am awfully / terribly sorry for what I have done. 3. 我为我未能及时回复道歉。 I must apologize for my delay in answering your letter. 4. We apologize for the inconvenience this error may have caused you. • 我们的错误给您造成不便，谨致歉意。
Inviter Invitee Activity
Place Time
史密斯先生和夫人诚邀安德森先生和夫人于十一 月八日（星期二）晚七点三十分参加在假日饭店 举行的鸡尾酒会。要求回复。电话：26143423 Mr.and Mrs. Smith request the pleasure of Mr. And Mrs. Adson at cocktail on Tuesday, the eighth of November at seven thirty Holiday Inn R.S.V.P 26143423
Letters of Apology
Tips on Writing: 1. State the fault and make a apology. 2. Explain the reason of the fault. 3. Tell your corrective action. 4. Thank for understanding.
Dateline
Inside Address Salutation Body Complimenta -ry Close Signature
Invitation
Invitation cards（请柬）：正式、客气、庄 重，格式讲究、固定 Letters of invitation（邀请信）：比较随便， 口语化，活动介绍可更为详细
Letters of Thanks
May 12 Dear Sirs / Madams, Thanks for your letters of June 4, enclosing an account of the organization and work of your Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We are very grateful for such a detailed account of your activities. This information is certain to help increase our future cooperation. Yours faithfully, Robert Shaw The expression of anks and the reason The effect brought about by the help
Useful Expressions
1. 谢谢你好意的帮忙。 Thank you for your kind offer. 2. I return to you a thousand thanks for your friendly advice. 对你友好的建议，我报以万分感谢。 3. I can not express my thanks for your thoughtful kindness. 你的周到与友善让我难以表达我的谢意。 4. 请接受我对你的谢意，感谢你美好的礼物。 Please accept my best thanks for your wonderful gift.
Words that may occur in the letter of apology
• • • • • ill ___advised ___intentional un ___responsible ir in ___considerate over _____looked ___leading mis ___wise un ___convenience in mis ___understanding un ___satisfactory
Dear Mr. Zhang, Congratulations on the opening of your newest branch of the Revelation Motor Company. We have always appreciated doing business with you, and except to enjoy it even more now that your new office is only two blocks from us. Best wishes for happiness and success to all of you at Revelation. Sincerely , Winfred Johnson
5. I take this opportunity to express to you my deep appreciation for the kind assistance you rendered me. 我借此机会向你表达我深深的谢意，谢谢你给我的 好心的帮助。 6. 请接受我最诚挚的谢意，感谢你及时的帮助， 我将永不忘记。 Please accept my most cordial thanks for your timely help, which I will always remember. 7. I appreciate your advice more than I can say. 谢谢你的建议，我的感谢无以言表。
Invitation Cards
The American Trading Company cordially invites you to attend dinner in celebration of the Eightieth Anniversary of the founding of the company to be held at the Green Hotel on Wendnesday, the Twelfth of April at seven o’clock R.S.V.P Formal Dress 22556363
Useful Expressions
1. 我们十分荣幸地邀请您来。。。 It is with the greatest pleasure that we invite you to… 2. 如果您能来参加我们的。。。我们将十分高兴。 We would be happy if you can join us in… 3. 您能来参加我们。。。吗？ Can you join us in…? 4. 。。。怎么样？ How about doing…? 5. 不知您能否。。。？ I was wondering if you could … ?
Letters of Congratulation
Tips on Writing: 1. Begin with the expression of congratulations. 2. Mention the reason for the congratulations. 3. Tell your feeling ( how happy, pleased, proud, or impressed you are.) 4. Express best wishes.
Sample Study
Dear Waston, I do apologize for the mistake we made. I have checked it with my secretary and know that she sent you a wrong bill. We will return the extra money to you as soon as possible. Please forgive our carelessness. I hope we will cooperate happily in the future. Faithfully Randy Thompson