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1、英语书信范文精选一、感谢信Sample 120 June 2006Dear Mr. Seaton,Thank you very much for taking me with you on that splendid outing to London. It was the first time that I had seen the Tower or any of the other famous sights. If Id gone alone, I couldnt have seen nearly as much, because I wouldnt have known my way

2、about.The weather was splendid on that day, which I thought was rare. I still remember some people told me that in Britain there was weather and no climate. During the same day, it might snow in the morning, rain at noon, shine in the afternoon and be windy before the night falls. So I think I was l

3、ucky.I think the river trip was the best thing of all. London really came alive for me as we saw it from the Thames during that wonderful journey down to Greenwich. It was all tremendously exciting -a day that I shall never forget.Thank you for giving me such a great birthday treat.Yours sincerely,L

4、inda ChenSample 220 July 2006Dear Mr. Wang,Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderful letter in support of MCEA (Maywood Chinese Education Association. Your letter clearly articulates all the major reasons children in Maywood will benefit from studying the Chinese language as part of thei

5、r elementary school education. It provides invaluable support that will help making bilingual Chinese education a reality in Maywood public schools.Although MCEA would like to see Palo Alto public schools implement the first bilingual Chinese kindergarten class in September of 2006, we have learned

6、that the school district must take the time to understand how a new program will affect existing educational offerings, and to validate community interest. Nevertheless, MCEA, with more than 70 members, will continue to actively promote bilingual Chinese education in the Palo Alto public schools and

7、 will keep you apprised of the progress we make.Thanks again for sending a letter in support of MCEA. We will continue to do all we can to realizethis program both for families of Chinese descent and those with a general interest in participating in the growing economic power of China.Yours sincerel

8、y,George ChenUseful ExpressionsThanks for. . .It was very nice/good of you to .Thank you very much for. . .I must thank you for. . .I am extremely grateful for your help. . .I am most grateful for. . .二、建议信Sample 121 June 2006Dear Mary,Thanks for your last letter. Im so glad that you have been able

9、(at last! to arrange a holiday in Australia. As I fear I wont be able to meet you at the airport when you arrive, nor will I be able to be home until later in the afternoon, so here are some instructions and suggestions.There is a bus from the airport to the city. It is much cheaper than a cab. Take

10、 the bus to the city and ask to get off at Town Hall railway station.To get to my place in the eastern suburbs you have three options. You can either take a cab, a bus or the train. I suggest you take the train, since the airport bus will leave you right at the station. Get off at Cliff Station. Fro

11、m there you can either walk to my place (about ten minutes or take a taxi. Probably you should take a taxi as you will have luggage.When you arrive at my flat, ring the intercom for Flat 2. My friend Lillian will be at home and she will open the front door for you and let you into my flat.Presumably

12、 you will be tired and want to sleep. But if you feel like some exercise after that long flight, you could stroll down to Cooper Park, which is only ten minutes away you can see it from the window.Cheers and looking forward to seeing you.Yours sincerely,AnnieP .S. I will leave something for breakfas

13、t in the fridge. Help yourself to anything you want.Useful Expressions:Here are some instructions and suggestions.May I suggest that we meet at the gate of the university?Id like to suggest you should visit London for at least two days on your way to Scotland.Considering your present situation, I pr

14、opose that you should apply for the post. What I want to suggest is .My suggestion is that. . .If you. . , you had better. . .三、申请信Sample 120 March 2006Dear Sir,I was very interested in your advertisement in todays edition of The Evening Post and I should like to apply to be a member of the Amazon E

15、xpedition team.I am twenty-three years old and have an honors degree in Botany from Bath University. Since leaving university I have been working in a research laboratory but my contract comes to an end in six weeks. I would particularly like to join the expedition for the opportunity it would give

16、me to study the plant life of the area.I enjoy several outdoor activities including rowing and rock climbing and I consider myself to be both fit and healthy enough to undertake such an expedition.If you would like me to attend an interview, I would be able to come at any time convenient to you, (J1

17、 my employers have agreed to give me time off for the purpose.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully,Lily MaSample 220 June 2006Dear Sir,I noticed an ad. In the paper today you said you were looking for people to join your expedition team. It sounded as if it might be fun so Im writing

18、to say Id like to come along.About myself: I left school at 16 because I wanted to earn a bit of money. After that I got a few part-time jobs as a waiter, etc. But I didnt stick to any of them for long. Recently Ive been doing a bit of hitch-hiking round Europe so Ive had some experience of travelin

19、g the hard way which should come in handy on the expedition youre planning. By the way, Im a great guitarist so I can keep you all amused round the campfire at night.Let me know when I can call in for a chat about dates and other details, etc.Yours,David SmithSample Writing 3:12 May 2006Dear Sir,I a

20、m writing to apply for a British Council scholarship to study in Britain. I did my five years basic training in medicine at Shanghai University. After this I successfully completed a one-year postgraduate course in Ophthalmology at the Peoples General Hospital, where I am at present serving a two-ye

21、ar probation in the Eye Clinic.As a result of the publication in 2003 of my article in New Scientist entitled Soft and Rigid Contact Lenses , which was based on a survey of 37 patients over 6 months, I made contact with Dr. Li Ming of the Capital Hospital and Dr. Ma Li of the University College Hosp

22、ital. I have received their help and advice with my current research project, which is a two-year survey of the acceptance of various types of contact lenses in 200 patients.Despite their help, I feel that I cannot make real progress in this field unless I can actually have day-to-day contact with t

23、hese specialists. I would therefore like to continue my research at either the Capital Hospital or the UCH as soon as my probationary period here is completed, and I would like to study in Britain for two years.I enclose a detailed curriculum vitae and an offprint of my article, together with two le

24、tters of recommendation from Dr. Li Ming and Dr. Ma Li.Yours faithfully,Lily ChenSample Writing 422 October 2004Dear Sir,I would like to apply for the post of Works Manager, which was advertised in The Guardian of I2 October 2004. I feel that my qualifications and experience are ideally suited for t

25、he position.I was born in 1968, and I went to school from 1973 to 1988. In 1987 I took the General Certificate of Education, and I got good grades in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. After leaving school, I attended the Orient Technical College, where I first studied Fiber Technology and Color Ch

26、emistry; later I studied other subjects related to textile manufacture, and in 1991 I obtained the Diploma in Textiles.After completing my studies, I joined the Top Clothing Company where I worked until 1996. Inthat year I moved to Prior Productions, who was pleased with my work, and as a result, in

27、 1998, I was promoted to Assistant Works Manager there.I enjoy my work, and I am prepared to work hard. Moreover, I am sure that Prior Productions would give me an excellent reference. I therefore feel that my application deserves your serious consideration.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours f

28、aithfully,Mary MaUseful Expressions:I would like to apply for . . .I wish to apply for the position of . . .If you need any other information concerning my background, . . .I am writing to you to apply for admittance to your university as a visiting scholar. I hope it would be possible for me to tak

29、e some training courses and work in your laboratory.I believe that with your help I would make progress in my career.Should you think favorably of my application, kindly grant me an interview.An early response will be very much appreciated.Enclosed please find a resume and a list of my publications.

30、四、投诉 /抱怨信Sample 115 April 2006Dear Sir,I saw your advertisement for the perfect lighter in Sunday Times last week and immediately sent off a 2 postal order and the completed form for the lighter.Imagine my surprise when all I got in return was a box of matches! I could understand a mistake. I might

31、even pardon a joke. But in this case, your advertisement is a deliberate lie since a friend of mine who also sent the coupon got the same result.I think its a shame to promise an economical lighter when in fact you are not selling a lighter a1all. Instead of saying it works quickly, you should admit

32、 that you are offering matches. And what about only 2: I usually pay 10 pennies for a box of matches, and they are often given away free.I regard your advertisement as a serious deception and demand that you send me my money back immediately. Otherwise I will take active steps to make sure the Consu

33、mers Association hear about it.Yours faithfully,Peter LiSample Writing 2:12 March 2006Dear Sir,I am highly disappointed in the proposed 2004-05 budget cuts to educa1ion. Taking away basicaid status and slashing our school budgets is a recipe for educational disaster in our school. The future lies wi

34、th our children. They must have access to high quality educa1ion.My husband and I have worked hard to be able to live in a school district that provides high quality education for our children. Cutting funding in districts like ours will have a negative impact on property values.The school that my d

35、aughter attends is hardly wha1 I would describe as a rich school. Parents are asked to pay for books for all the classes, science supplies and for their students to participate in the performing arts among other items. If our school is to remain a world leader in technological development, cutting o

36、ur school funds is the worst possible choice to make.Education funds should not be diverted away from education.Yours faithfully,Tom WilliamsUseful Expressions:I am highly disappointed in . . .I am writing to place a complaint against. . .I am sorry to inform you that. . .I am writing to draw your a

37、ttention to . . .Please make sure that appropriate measures are taken to solve the problem.I hope you will look into the matter and give me an immediate reply.If our demand is not accepted and put into practice, we would resort to other measures.五、邀请函Sample Writing 116 May 2006Dear Mr. Williams,Than

38、k you for your letter of congratulation on my exam results. I was very pleased to hear from you. The results were a great relief. I did much better than I thought I would.We are having a celebration party on Saturday 22 May and we shall be pleased if you can come. It is a party for me, but my parent

39、s and some of their old friends are joining in, so you will find real people as well as teenagers to talk to.The party starts at half past six-drinks, and a buffet supper later. You said in your letter that youve given up driving, so my father will meet you with the car at San Mateo station. Please

40、let me know what time your train arrives.There is a good train back to San Palo at 10:30 and well arrange transport for you to catch that. I hope that wont be too late for you. It would be a pity if you had to leave while the party was still in full swing.I do hope that you will be able to come.Your

41、s sincerely,Lily ChenSample Writing 2:12 September 2006Dear Mr. Wang,I am pleased to invite you to a luncheon, to be held by the Monterey Institute of International Studies on October 12, 2006 at noon, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the death of General Stilwell and in honor of his daughter,

42、Mrs. Nancy Stilwell Easterbrook. Mrs. Easterbrook was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Monterey Institute and founder of the Stilwell Scholarship, which is dedicated to supporting students from China.For many years until she passed away, Nancy had served as a goodwill ambassador of the Ameri

43、can people who made unremitting efforts to promote exchanges between the United States and China. The Stilwell Scholarship she founded helps support deserving students from China who have come to the Monterey Institute to pursue professional degrees in translation and interpretation, international p

44、olicy studies, language teaching and business management.I hope you will be able to join us. Mr. Chuanyun Boo, Dean of the Graduate School of Translationand Interpretation, will be calling you soon to discuss this event further.Yours sincerely,Tom BurtonUseful Expressions:I am pleased to invite you

45、to . . .Is there any chance of your coming. . .I was wondering if you could come. . .I would like to invite you to . .I wonder if you would like to come. . .I would be very happy if you could come. . .Please accept my invitation.六、描述信12 Mary 2006Sample 1Dear Tom,Thanks for your letter which finally

46、caught up with me in London. I suppose youre keen to hear how the trip has been so far. So heres a short description of whats happened.Well, you remember we left Sydney on Monday and arrived in London 24 hours later. After such a long and exhausting flight the first thing we did was to have a good,

47、long sleep. And after thata good meal to make up for all that horrible airline stuff!The first real day of our holiday was spent just walking around London to get a feel of the place. After that, however, we were more particular and planned each day carefully.First, we looked at all the historical s

48、ights, such as the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, the British Museum and the National Gallery. Then we visited some other famous places, such as Kew Gardens and Hampstead Heath. Finally, we took a one-day trip to Oxford, which is really the most marvelous town. You should make sure to go

49、 there when you visit England.After we had seen a lot of London, we flew to Paris. A t first, we didnt like the place-I suppose because it was so different from London. Later, though, we began to really love it and started to appreciate its differentness.The final stage of our trip is a visit to Rom

50、e, after which we will be staying in Singapore for two days before returning to Australia.Hope everyone is well. See you soon.Sample Writing 2:22 March 2006Dear Tom,Im just writing to let you know that were all well, and I hope you are, too. Unfortunately, Ive got some rather bad news for you: Im af

51、raid I made a bit of a mess of Johns car. Anyway, heres what happened.We were on our way to Carols after a long party, and I suppose it must have been about eleven o clock. Well, the last few miles back home were really dark and deserted. I now realize I was probably going a bit too fast for a count

52、ry lane because, although the road was fairly straight, I drove up onto the curb and went into a tree.Of course, John was absolutely furious and started shouting at me and cursing. After we d argued for a few moments, we decided to look at the damage, and he calmed down a bit. Well, we found we coul

53、d move the car, but the wing was caught on the wheel, so we couldnt drive it. I tried to pull the wing clear, but I didnt succeed.Anyway, John went off to phone for a breakdown lorry, but while he was away, I had another goat the wing and this time succeeded in pulling it right off. I threw it onto

54、the back seat, and by that time John got back and we were ready to goso we didnt need the breakdown lorry at all. John has more or less forgiven me now, but he was very angry with me for a few days. I suppose I was a bit careless.Well, thats all for now. Next time I write I hope Ill have better news

55、 for you.Yours sincerely,Linda ChenUseful Expressions:When I knew him he must have been in his early thirties. (peopleIt is an exceptionally old university town. (placesIt was long, round, cigar-shaped, and had several curious markings on the bottom. (objectsThe whole flat seems to be a hive of acti

56、vity. (human scenesMy hotel room looks out across a main road which runs beside the river. (landscape My father would often bring home gramophone records. (habits and conditions If you want a quick reply, the letter should be taken to the central post office and registered. (processes七、道歉信Sample 122

57、 March 2006Dear Ms. Reinhart,I am terribly sorry that I failed to arrive at BLCU last Friday. I hope that this did not mess you up completely, although I know that you had already made some special arrangements for my visit with you parents and friends. I am very sorry about all that. I am sure you

58、will be sympathetic, however, when I tell you that my father is dangerously ill in hospital, and that I found it impossible to leave for the visit when he is in this state.My father was working very hard on his project on protecting the environment. I know the project has come to a very important stage. He and his assistants did not take regular rest for three weeks. Last night, my father had a heart attack and was soon sent to the hospital. The doctor said