《商务英语写作》课件Homework and keys for Lecture 12

1、Thank-you Letters Lecture 12 Question One What is the Definition of Thank-you Letter?I. Definition of Thank-you LetterA thank-you letter is written to express your gratitude for other peoples kindness, which is frequently employed in social intercourse. The thank-you letter can be used in many occas

2、ion to enhance personal and business relationship. Question Two What is the Format of Thank-you Letter?I. The Format of Thank-you LetterA thank you letter still follows the format (TDT) of the business letters as mentioned before.As for the content, (1) it usually begins with a statement of thanks f

3、or the occasion. (2) then describes the details, that is what you want to say about the kindness, the favor or the presents. (3) lastly, the thank-you letter ends by re-expressing the appreciation . Question Three Exercises on Thank-you LetterKey to Matching Match the English words and phrases with

4、proper Chinese meanings.A. 非常感激B. 更加感谢C. 表达感谢D. 盛情款待E. 好意F. 始终不渝的支持 G. 十分高兴H. 特别感谢I. 对.充满感谢J.聊感感激之情（ ）generous hospitality （ ）express gratitude（ ）deeply appreciate sth. （ ）be grateful for（ ）a small token of appreciation （ ）special thank you to sb.（ ）be all the more appreciative of sth. （ ）be mighty

5、pleased（ ）loyal support （ ）kindness and courtesyI. Matching Match the English words and phrases with proper Chinese meanings.A. 非常感激B. 更加感谢C. 表达感谢D. 盛情款待E. 好意F. 始终不渝的支持 G. 十分高兴H. 特别感谢I. 对.充满感谢J.聊感感激之情（ D）generous hospitality（ C）express gratitude（ A）deeply appreciate sth. （ I）be grateful for（ J）a sma

6、ll token of appreciation （H ）special thank you to sb.（ B）be all the more appreciative of sth. （G ）be mighty pleased（ F）loyal support （ E）kindness and courtesyII. RearrangementA. I would also like to thank you for your interesting discussion with me which I have found very informative and useful.B. I

7、 sincerely hope we could have exchanges like this one when we would be able to continue our interesting discussion on possible ways to expand our bilateral economic and trade relation and bring our business people together. C. I am writing this letter to thank you for your warm hospitality accorded

8、tome and my delegation during our recent visit to your beautiful country. D. with kind persona regards. E. I am looking forward to your early visit to China when I will be able to pay back some of the hospitality I received during my memorable stay in your beautiful country. F. During the entire vis

9、it, my delegation and I were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm expressed by your business representatives on cooperation with China. Keys to II. Rearrangement1. C2.A3.F4.B5.E6.DIII. Translating into English1.无论如何，感谢你对我们公司发展的一贯支持和辅助。2. 我很高兴能有一个新客户，但更让我高兴的是你这样的肯定我们，并把我们公司推荐给鲁伯特先生。3. 感谢你的家具订单和随附的发票。Keys to

10、 III. Translation1. At any rate, I want to thank you for your consistent help to the progressing of our company. 2. I was mighty pleased to have the new business, but even more pleased that you thought well enough of me to recommend my company to Mr. Robert.3. Thank you for your order for furniture

11、and the check that accompanied it. IV. Translating into Chinese 1. On behalf of the children, staff and families of the Angels Health Center, I would like to thank you for the much needed donation of wonderful stuffed animals. We are most grateful for your kindness and generosity. 2.On behalf of all

12、 the participants in the Atlanta delegation, I want to thank you for the hard work and professionalism of you and your team for the planning and execution of our successful mission to China. Your attention to detail and the caliber of our guides in each city ensured a flawless trip. Keys to IV. Tran

13、slation 1. 代表天使医疗公司的孩子，员工和各个家庭，对于你向我公 司提供的填充玩具动物这一急需的善举表示感谢。您的善举和慷慨我们将非常感激。2. 仅代表亚特兰大代表团所有的成员，对您和您的团队为此次中国行的成功策划和运作所付出的辛苦工作和专业素质表示感谢。您对细节的注重以及导游们的专业水准都保证而来这次完美的旅行。V. Match1. 非常感谢您在昨天的面试。2. 请代我向为我准备那次晚会的各位表示问候。3. 我们感谢大使馆长期以来的支持。4. 我希望在不久的将来能报答您的热情款待。5. 承蒙来信赞扬本公司提供的培训服务，感激不已。A. We acknowledged the con

14、tinued support from the embassy.B. I wish I can be able to return your hospitality in near future. C. Please give my best regard to the people who prepared the party for me D. Thank you very much for the interview yesterday. E. Many thanks to your letter appreciating training service provided by our

15、 company. Keys to V. Match1. D2.C3.A4.B5.E Part Four Practice on WritingThank-you LetterWriting PracticeDirection:Mr. Henry Miller from Refine Textile Co. Ltd. has visited Zhejiang Sunshine Cashmere Co., Ltd. in due time and received warm welcome form Mr. Thomas Jiang. Suppose you are Henry and writ

16、e a thank-you letter to Mr. Jiang after you come back. Thank-you LetterDateName/TitleBusiness/ OrganizationAddressCity, State Zip CodeDear Name:I am writing this letter to thank you for your warm hospitality accorded to me during my visit to your company. I would also like to thank you for considerate arrangement especially the meeting and discussion with you and your colleague, which I found very informative and useful. During the entire visit, I was overwhelmed by the vitality of your company and the enthusiasm expressed by the staff on keeping coop