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Prof. Liang Aimin 梁爱民副教授,Practical English Writings 实用英语应用文写作,Letters of Consolation and Condolence慰问及吊唁信,1.Introduction 慰问与吊唁信函要情感真挚、严肃庄严、措辞贴切、行文简洁。除对遭遇不幸的亲友表示同情和安慰、对死难者表示哀悼与吊唁外，还应对其家属进行安抚，鼓励他们克服眼前的困难，化悲痛为力量，开创新的局面。,2.Commonly-Used Sentences on Letters of Consolation and Condolence吊慰信函常用句型,1）表示“惊悉”： Im very sorry to hear of Im very sorry to hear that I regret to hear Im much grieved to hear Im deeply distressed to hear Im shocked to hear It was a profound shock to hear the tragic news.,It is with great concern that I hear of It is with great anxiety that I hear of I cannot tell you how sad I felt when I was told 2)表示“如果用我之处，请别犹豫”： If you want me to do anything, do not hesitate to let me know. If I can be of any assistance to you, I hope you will let me know at once. I would be delighted to serve you to best of my ability. I shall be delighted if I can do anything for You.,4)表示“我深感哀悼”或“深感同情” We want to express deep sympathy and solicitude(慰问) for the sudden death of your general manager. We wish to express my deep sorrow on the news of the death of your president and to convey our condolences（哀悼） to you on this sad occasion. Please accept my deepest sympathy and convey my sympathy also to his family. May I add my sincere sympathy(诚挚的哀悼) to that of the many who know and admired her.,Your sorrow is shared by everyone who knew and loved her. 5）表示愿望 I hope that by the time this letter reaches you, youll be feeling much better. Wish you speedy recovery. We hope you will have a speedy quick recovery. I know you will be strong and brave for the sake of the children May you rest in place, my old friend!,3.Specimen 样例 1)Consoling Patient 慰问病人 Dear Alice, We are all so sorry to hear that you are in hospital and you will have to undergo an operation. We know you have been feeling ill for quite a long time but persevere with(坚持)hard work for the development of the company. Everybody hopes that your stay in hospital will put things right and looks forward to seeing you in the office.,early. With all good wishes for a very speedy return to health. Yours truly John 2)Consoling a Friend Injured in a Car Accident Dear Kate, We are greatly shocked to learn that you were knocked down by a truck while cycling back to the campus last night. How are you feeling today? We do hope that you are,doing well after the operation on your injured leg indeed. We are coming to see you on Friday afternoon and trust that your condition will remarkably improve by then. With every good wish for your swift recovery! Sincerely yours Members of Class A,3.Consoling the People Suffered Heavy Casualties by An Earthquake慰问因地震而 造成的严重伤亡的人们 Red Cross Society of Xinjiang Ladies and Gentlemen, We were shocked to learn that the strong earthquake around the area in Yili, Xinjiang unfortunately caused heavy casualties and material losses to the inhabitants. Our company express deep sympathy and solicitude (深切的同情和慰问)for the afflicted （受灾的）people and donate the sum of,RMB1000 000 Yuan as an expression of our concern for them. Your society is requested to transmit this sum to the people in the affected areas and convey the profound solicitude of the Far East Company( China) and the staff to them. The Far East Company (China),4. Consoling a Friend Injured by Divorce Dear Mr. Jackson, I am must grieved(惆怅) to hear of your divorce. I know well what you must be feeling and you have my sincere sympathy. Although it is a terrible blow, I am convinced you will bear it like a man. When can I see you? Yours ever, John Smith,5.Consoling a Friend Losing His Job,Dear Tom, I was sorry to hear of your unemployment. I quite understand how you feel now, for I had been through the same experience before. Believe me, the misfortune is not your own fault, only because of the economic depression. Dont be discouraged by it. Your present embarrassment is only temporary. I shall call on you this weekend and let us go out together. Sincerely yours , Jim,7.Consoling a Friend Failed in the Entrance Examination of University,Dear Li Lan, What a surprise to me when the news came that you failed in the entrance examination of Beijing University. You have always worked hard in school. In the final examination, you have distinguished yourself with honor(大考时也名列前茅). Your failure is not your own fault, I am sure.,Those who have real knowledge may fail in the examination if chance is against them(真正博学之士有时也有时失误). I hope you wont take this to heart and will get ready to try again Yours sincerely, Johnson,8.Expressing Condolences on the Death of a Friends Father,Dear Helen, We are shocked by the painful news of the passing away of your father. He was a fine old gentleman, well-loved and admired by all who knew him. I quite understand how you feel now, but you are in duty bound to look to your own health(必须善自珍重) and take care of your family. My family and I send our heartfelt(衷心的) sympathy. Yours sincerely John,9.Expressing Condolences on the Death of Supervisor and Friend,Dear Bess, Thomas death has saddened me beyond words(令我悲痛万分）. It is hard for me to accept. I m sure you know, Bess, the enormous influence your husband had on me personally and on my career. He was the first person ever to say to me, “Jack, you have a special gift. I m going to do all I can to see that it is developed to its fullest（使你的天赋充分展露）.” He then proceeded to do just that, and during our eight years together, he never lost faith in me and was, of course, largely responsible for the success I have achieved.,I suppose most successful people in their lives must be singled out by a wise and generous mentor(聪慧慷慨的伯乐) who guided and shaped their careers（指导、影响其事业）. Mine was Thomas. I shall miss his counsel forever（永远怀念他的教诲）. I hope, Bess, that Emily and I can continue our friendship with you. If ever you feel the need to get away for a quiet rest, our little cottage on Elliott Lake( which Im sure you remember) is always open to you. Ive had a key for you, and it is enclosed. Affectionate regards Jack,10 Expressing Condolences on the Death of a Business Partner,Dear Sirs, I was indeed grieved to hear of the passing away of Present Mr. William Wang. I feel a special loss, as he contributed a lot of to our business cooperation. He will long be remembered by all who knew him and who worked with him. Please let me know when the funeral is to take place, as I wish to attend it and to pay my last deep respect to the deceased（以表达我深切的哀悼之意）. My staff join me conveying our sincere sympathy to his family. Yours faithfully David White President,11. Memorial Speech(悼词),Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with the deepest grief that we pay great respects to the memory of Comrade Zhang Da-hai, Who died at 3 a.m. Monday, May 6 of a heart attack. Comr