Task 1 (G)✧Types of Letterplaint2.Enquiry3.Request4.Apology5.Acknowledgement6.Suggestion7.Job application8.Recommendation9.Self-introduction10.Invitation✧Format of a letterDear …------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Regards )ClosureSignature✧称谓❖To an organization: Formal❖Dear Sir or Madam❖Dear Mr. / Mrs./Miss/Ms. + surname❖To those who are concerned/ To whom itmay concern❖齐头式❖To an individual/friend: Formal or semi-formal❖Dear Professor + Surname❖Dear John (Given name)Regards ClosureBest wishes Best regards With lots of love Take care Yours sincerely, Yours truly, Yours faithfully, Cordially yours,Tactics for Task 1 (General Training)Structure——unknown authority/strangerDear Mr./Ms./Prof/Dr (Surname), ——known authority——friend/relativeRe: (position)——only for application letterAs one of your (identity) s, I am writing this letter to express my (emotion) ——formalI am (name) , writing to you for (purpose) ——informalQuestion 1&2——explanation of the whole event and expression of some emotionQuestion 3——offer your own solutionLooking forward to your early reply and thanks for your great effort to deal with it.Yours sincerely(English name)Emotion WordsComplaint –说明意图+解释情况+解决方案1.I am writing to complain about…/that…2.I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with somebodyabout something3.I am most reluctant to complain, but…4.I feel sorry to trouble you but I am afraid I have to make acomplaint about…Examples:I am writing to complain about the service on theBeijing-Shanghai train which I took on August 16, 2001.I am writing to express my dissatisfaction about the Walkman Ibought at the duty-free shop in your airport on February 14, 2005.✧End of a complaint letter1.I would be grateful / I shall appreciate it very much if youcould take the matter into consideration and solve it at your earliest convenience.2.I would like to have this matter settled by the end of…/within 14 days.Writing task 1❖You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you.❖Write a letter to the Accommodation Office at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next term. I would prefer a single room, as I find the present sharing arrangement inconvenient.I must explain that the reason for my dissatisfaction is my roommate’s inconsiderate behavior. For one thing, his friends are constantly visiting him; for another, he regularly holds noisy parties. In addition, he sometimes borrows my things without asking me. In these circumstances, I find it difficult to concentrateon my students, and I am falling behind in my assignments.I am sure you will agree that the only solution is for me to move into a room of my own, where I will be free from such distractions. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could find a single room for me, preferably not in the same building but as near to the college campus as possible.Yours sincerely,Janice KennedyWriting task 1You have received your pay for your summer holiday part-time job, but your pay is less than you were promised. Please write a letter to the manager of the unit, clearly stating what work you have done and how long your work took. While explaining your case, put forward your demand and suggestion.Dear Manager,I have received the $800 cheque which you pay to me as a part-time software programmer in your company during my latest summer vacation. However, I am at a loss why the amount is $ 100 less than you promised to pay me.It was contracted that a part-time software programmer’s weeklywage is $ 300. I signed the contract with you and consequently worked in your company for a total of 3 weeks. In the period, I went to and from work on time and to your satisfaction, I completed each task that you assigned me without any errors.Also, no blame about me was ever heard in any aspect. So my total income should be $ 900, which is $ 100 more than that I gained from you. I firmly insist on your kind explanation of the difference and making it up as soon as possible.Your early reply would be highly appreciated.Yours sincerelyJanet Smith✧Enquiry –目的+具体问题+（急切心情+感激+联系方式）1.I am writing for information about…2.I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide mewith information regarding…3.I would be most grateful if you could supply me with thefollowing information.✧End of an Enquiry letter1.Thank you for your consideration2.I am expecting your early reply.3.I am looking forward to your immediate response.4.In addition, if you could let me have details of … I would bemore than grateful.Writing task 1✹As part of a student social survey project, you are organizing a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town.✹Write a letter asking for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, and the dates of its opening and closing, and if there are any discounts available.Dear Sir,I am organizing a group of students to pay a visit to the historical exhibition in your town. This visit will be part of our school’s activities to encourage the students to take part in social surveys. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could supply me with the following information.First of all, what are the dates between which the exhibition will be held, and what are the daily opening hours? Secondly, what is the size of the exhibition, what is its theme and what objects are on display? Thirdly, are there any other activities being held in connection with the exhibition?I must point out that I hope to bring over students to the exhibition. So I would like to inquire if there is any discount available on entrance tickets for students. If so, how much is the discount and what is the minimum number of students necessary to qualify for it?I look forward to your reply.Yours sincerely,George Moore✧Apology –目的+原因+再次表示歉意/ 补救措施1.I am writing to apologize for …2.I am terribly sorry, but…3.Thank you for …, but I am sorry to say that…✧End of an apology letter1.I hope you can accept my apologies. Please allow me to saysorry again.2.Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.3.I would be very grateful if you could tell me if there is anyway that I can make up for it. I do apologize for anyinconvenience this may cause you.Writing task 1✹One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you cannot manage to meet her at the airport on time.✹Write a letter asking her to wait for you at the airport and tell her how to identify you.Dear Mary,I am very much looking forward to your visit to my city. Just think: after all these years of writing to each other, we will finally have the chance to meet! However, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to meet you at the airport as soon as you arrive.The reason is that your flight will arrive early in the morning, and the quickest I can get to the airport will be about an hour after you land. Please wait for me in the arrival lounge. You should be able to have breakfast there while you wait.By the way, as we have never met I must tell you how to recognize me: I am medium height and have a small mustache. Inaddition, I will be carrying a copy of the morning newspaper tucked under my left arm.Looking forward to out first meeting.Yours sincerely,Harry✧Invitation –目的+具体情况（5W）+ 期待回复1.I am writing to invite you to …2.I would like to see your presence at …3.I am sending you this invitation to … and I sincerely hopeyou can be part of it.4.I am wondering if you could come to my birthday party inmy new house this Saturday evening.✧End of an invitation letter1.My family and I would feel honored if you could come.2.We would be looking forward to your participation in theparty.3.Would you please drop me a line to let me know if you cancome? I really hope you can make it.•RSVP (repondez s’il vous plait) (before April 1)Writing task 1You want to invite some friends to a party. Write an invitation letter to them individually, elaborating on the reason why such a party should be held and what activities will be arranged for them.Dear Susan,I will hold a dinner party at my house on June 23, 2000(Saturday) to celebrate my father’s being awarded the Pulitzer Prize forjournalism this year. As you are a close friend of our family, my parents and I would very much like you to participate in the celebration and share our joy.The occasion will star at five o’clock in the afternoon, with the showing of the documentary film of the 1999 Kosovo war produced by my father, which secured the prize for him. This will be followed by a dinner party. At around eight o’clock, we will hold a small musical soiree, at which a band will perform some works by Bach and Strauss.If you do not have any prior appointment on June 23, my family and I look forward to the pleasure of your company.Cordially yours,Jessica LouisRSVP before June 19✧Acknowledgement –目的+原因+再次感谢1.I am writing to extend/convey my heart-felt thanks/sincereappreciation/gratitude to you for…✧End of a thank-you letter1.I must thank you again for your generous help / kindassistance.2.Please accept my gratitude, now and always.3.My true gratitude is beyond words. Thank you again.4.If you need any help to …, please let me know. I shallappreciate it very much if you can give me a chance to return your kindness.Writing task 1After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person.Write a special letter to express your thanks.Dear John,I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude. I am referring to that unfortunate accident the other day, when I was knocked off my bike by a taxi. If it had not been for your timely assistance in giving me first aid and taking me to a nearby hospital, I fear that the consequences might have been much more serious.The doctor says that my broken leg is healing well, and the bruises and cuts I suffered will soon be completely better. In addition, the taxi company has agreed to pay my hospital bills. Everyone agrees that it was your quick-witted response in that emergency that has led to this satisfactory outcome.Although nowadays many people talk about the need to be unselfish to help others, we see very few people practicing what they preach. But you showed by your selfless action that you are an exception. If there were more people like you, this world would be a much nicer place.Yours sincerely,TedWriting task 1You have just arrived in the city where you are going to spend two years for your master’s degree. You have a lot preparation to do before the new term starts, but you do not know how to go round the city. A friend you have newly acquainted offered youguidance and helped you through difficulties. Write a letter to express your thanks.Dear Mary,I am writing this letter to thank you for the guidance you gave me.I was a perfect stranger when arriving at this city. Once I lost myself for not knowing the way in a downtown street, although I stopped to ask some people for direction. As you know this is the first time for me to come up to this big city.I bought a guidebook, but there were still difficulties in going round the city. The streets and shops puzzled me so much that I would rather stay indoors. It is your valuable guidance that has enabled me to go about the city without losing myself. I thank you very much for your kink help. Now I begin to know how to take the proper trolley buses. Yesterday I went downtown with some of my schoolmates to buy some stationery.Lesson will begin in a few days. I will come over to see you some day next week and tell you everything that has happened to me.Sincerely yoursJulia Noel✧Request –目的+解释原因+重申并表达感谢1.I am writing to request to do something2.I am writing in the hope that …✧End of a request letter1.By the way, if you think it is possible ..., I would like to . (I)am sorry for the inconvenience this may cause you.2.I am looking forward to your reply.Writing task 1You stayed with a local family when you attended a training program in New Zealand. You returned to your home country in a hurry and found that you had left your laptop computer in the family. Write a letter to the family, thanking them for their hospitality. Describe your computer and where it is and ask the host to send it back to you.You do NOT need to write your own address.Dear Mr. Scoot,I’m writing to express my gratitude for your entertainment during my stay in your house. I cannot forget your beautiful wife’s cooking.However, due to my rashness, I left my laptop computer in the guest room that you had arranged for me, which causes manyinconveniences both in my work and my life.The above mentioned laptop computer is Model IBM 500 with gray appearance, half-new. I vaguely remember that I put it on the desk by the fireplace of the guest room. The laptop computer contains all the important data related to my job. I cannot live without it.I really appreciate if you can find it out and send it to me by EMS as soon as possible. Enclosed with the letter is the return envelope with address, and a cheque of post.I am looking forward to your kind reply.Sincerely yours✧Suggestion–目的+建议（2~3点）1.I got to know from …that …. I am writing to give yousome advice about it.2.I am writing in response to … to suggest ways in which …✧End of a suggestion letter1.I would appreciate …and will be more than happy toexpand on any of the comments I have made here.2.I wish you a nice stay here.Writing task 1A friend who lives abroad will shortly be visiting your university and has asked you to make arrangements for his stay. Write a letter informing him of what you have done.Dear Mr. Smith,I have received your letter dated April 5, 1996 in which you have asked me to make arrangements for your stay here. I am glad to tell you that all relevant things have been arranged as follows:First of all, I will meet you at the airport when you arrive here. Then I will take you to our university reception where I have booked a room for you. On the second day of your arrival, you will be invited to attend our teaching activity in a small group. In the afternoon, I will take you to visit our students’ design work of architecture. On the third day, I have arranged a lecture at which I hope you could give us an introduction to the teaching features of architecture at Cambridge. In the evening, I will have a small party for you at which you will have more chance to communicate with our student as well as our staff. On the last day I will see you off at the airport.If there is anything inconvenient for you in this schedule, please let me know as soon as possible.I am looking forward to your reply and wish you a pleasant journey.Yours respectfullyRobert Kennedy✧Application –目的+个人陈述（2~3点）1.I am writing to apply for the position of … you advertisedin … on …2.I am writing to express my interest in your recentlyadvertised position for …✧End of an application letter1.All these give me enough confidence to say that I am theright person for the position. I shall appreciate it verymuch if you could give my application its due attention.2.I am looking forward to your favorable reply.Writing task 1From 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 Training Program as Programmer Trainee. You have just arrived in the United States and you want to have the job. You’ll enclose yourresume with details of academic courses in your letter. You should ask to have an appointment.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 within 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 applications. 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 ortelephone me at (317) 668-5792 any weekday.Yours sincerelyMary Jones✧Recommendation–目的+解释原因+重申1.I have learned from your advertisement …that you arelooking for …. I am writing to you to recommend …2.As…, I earnestly recommend … for the position that youadvertised …✧End of a recommendation letter1.Therefore, I do not hesitate to recommend … as an idealcandidate for the post. I am sure you will make a wisedecision in hiring her.最新雅思写作题目集锦普通培训类小作文（书信类）1.You are going to London for a visit, and you would like tospend two days in visiting a library as you are doing a research project. Write a letter to the library assistant, asking him/herfor help and specifying your requirements.2.When you were painting your rented apartment, youaccidentally damaged something in one of the rooms. Write to your landlord, explaining the reason for writing the letter and how the whole thing happened. Finally, you should suggest how you can compensate for the damages.3.You are an international student who studies in a collegewithout sports facilities. Write to the manager of a sports club nearby, inquiring about what procedures are needed before you can join the club.4.During your travel overseas, you left a handbag on thepassenger plane. Write a letter to the airline company, explaining the situation and describing the handbag. Also, indicate the way they can possibly solve the problem.5.You bought a CD player from a local store a few days ago, butnow it doesn’t work. Write a letter to the manufacturer, asking them what the problems are and complaining about the attitude of the shop assistant. Also tell them how they canhandle the situation.6.You are a local student who has moved to a newneighborhood where there is an extremely large tree just in front of your doorway. Write a letter to the local authority, complaining about the problems the big tree has brought to your life.7.Write a letter to invite one of your friends to attend a largecelebration at your home. State the reasons why the celebration is held and all the details about the celebration.Also, ask your friend to do a favor for you.8.One of the pen friends overseas is going to visit you. However,for some reason, you cannot meet him/her as previously arranged. Write about your reason, the place where you want him to wait for you, and how he/she can recognize you.9.You are a college student taking part in a research project.Write a letter to a local museum, asking them to provide essential materials. Give the details of your project and specify the required materials.10.During your business trip to another city, you met anattendant on the train who treated you with very impolite manners. Write a letter to the railway authority, complaining about the bad attitude and poor service of that attendant.11.You have just received good news related with your family.Write a letter to one of your friends, explain the reason for writing. Also, tell him/her the details of the good news and why you are so excited about it.12.You are in international student who has been arranged byyour university to live with a local family. However, for some reason, you are not satisfied with the accommodation. Write a letter to your university, explaining about the situation and asking for a rearrangement.13.One of the pen friends overseas is going to visit you. However,for some reason, you cannot meet him/her as previously arranged. Write about your reason, the place where you want him to wait for you, and how he/she can recognize you.14.You are organizing a business meeting, and you should writeto people from other companies and tell them the changes of the meeting (time, location, etc.). You can (1) explain why you have to make changes, (2) tell them the changes, and (3) apologize for the changes.15.You are going to London for a visit, and you would like tospend two days in visiting a library as you are doing a research project. Write a letter to the library assistant, asking him/her for help and specifying your requirements.16.Someone wrote an article in the newspaper criticizing a newmovie. Write a letter to the author to express your disapproval, explaining why you disagree with his or her opinion.17.You have a friend who will go on holiday to a town which youknow very well. Please write a letter to him/her including these contents: (1) recommend a place to live (2) what things he/she can do there (3) the weather conditions there.18.You want to ask a friend of yours to visit you for the first timeand live at your home for a short period. Write a letter ofinvitation, suggesting him to bring essential things and what he can do during his visit.19.You are an international student who has rented an apartmenton campus. Recently you damaged something in one of your rooms. Write to the school authorities, explaining how the damage was caused, offering some solution and apologizing for the inconvenience.20.Your company is going to have a working weekend in a hotel.Write a letter to the hotel staff about what you need. You need to introduce yourself, tell them your plan and requirements of the accommodation.21.You have been working for a company for several years.However, you are dissatisfied and disappointed with it. Write a letter of resignation, explaining the reason why you want to leave and making some requests or suggestions.22.One of your neighbours wrote you a letter, complaining aboutthe annoying noise you made in the neighbourhood. Write a letter to him/her in which you should explain the situation,apologize for the noise you made and tell him/her about the action you will take to deal with the problem.23.For some reason, you cannot attend a course you have alreadypaid for. Write a letter to the professor, indicating the reason and tell him/her what you plan to do.24.A company is organizing a trip abroad for language trainingto a number of limited places. Please write a letter, expressing that you want to join, why you think you should join, and why the organizer you select you.25.You are a college student and feel very unhappy about havingto live outside the campus. Write a letter to the college authorities, introducing yourself, explaining why you are unhappy, asking for on-campus accommodation, and telling them why it is better to live inside the college.26.You went to computer shop last week to have your brokencomputer repaired. However, you are not satisfied with their service. Write a letter of complaint to their manager, explaining the situation and the reason why you were unhappy,and telling them what should be done about it.st weekend, your watch was lost in an English-speakingfriend’s home during your visit. Write a letter to your friend, thanking his/her kindness, describing how you lost it and asking for his/her help.28.You are moving to an English-speaking country with yourfamily. Write to an accommodation agency to seek a house for your family. Please tell them what type of house you are looking for and some detailed requirements.29.You had a long distance flight and found there were someproblems on the plane. Also the crew was not helpful. Write a letter to the airline to describe the situation, tell them what happened during the journey and give some suggestions.。