明确目标 know the purpose of my life and the destination of my future in order to passionately live a purpose-driven life everyday. (知道我生命的目的和未来的目标,以便每天充满激情地过着“目标驱动”的生活)
【学习方面】
不懂语法 have trouble in mastering the advanced grammar rules and put them into use in my speaking and writing.
进步太慢 find myself making progress not as fast as before, which has been annoying me for a long time.
精力有限 can't be passionate and energetic all day long so as to make every moment meaningful and splendid.
道歉信:描述不能或没能做到某事(如:赴约、还书、提供某种帮助)的原因
一般要以记叙文的形式写出以下三个内容: 1: 不能做某事的缘由; 2:对方能够谅解你的理由
I’m sure if you were me, you would make the same choice. 3:衷心希望对方能够谅解;
【示例1】因不能按期还书而道歉——因为被我表妹强行借走了 Dear Kate,
How is everything going? I am writing to beg your pardon for my long delaying in returning to you your ―Gone with the Wind‖ which I read through with great interest .
I had already finished reading the book and was about to return it when my cousin came to see me. Never having seen the book, She was so interested in it that I had no choice but to allow her finish the book. I hope that in view of the additional delight thus afforded by your book, you will overlook my negligence(疏忽)in not returning it sooner. (然而,看在你的那本书能够带来的双倍喜悦的面子上,希望你能够原谅我没有及早还书的错误)
I sincerely hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation. Thanking you again for the loan.
Sincerely yours,
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Tom
【示例2】不能如期赴约而道歉——因为要参加英语比赛 Dear Tom,
How is everything going? I am writing to beg your pardon for my not being able to join you for the trip to Beijing next weekend which we planned before. I have been looking forward to the trip for a long time and have done a lot of preparation. However, I am informed that the CCTV national English competition is going to be held on that day. You know that I've been waiting for the chance for months and thus by no means can I miss it. As a result, I cannot make it for the trip. I’m sure if you were me, you would make the same choice. I do hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation.
Please allow me to say sorry again.
Sincerely yours,
LiHua
注:除了道歉信中间段落需要写成记叙形式,其余五种书信都应该写成议论形式。不管是记叙还是议论,中间段落第一句都应该写一个概括性质的“主题句”——这是我们的原则!
(三)结尾段:想写好第三段,就要背过各种客套话!
【六种书信“结尾段”最佳写法】 自荐信:
Hopefully the chance would be offered to me. If chosen/elected, I would dedicate all my energy and wisdom to the company/activity/club/class. Thank you for reading my letter/ listening to my speech in such a hot summer. Looking forward do your reply at your earliest convenience./ I won't let you down.(我不会让你们失望)
注:在这个段落模板中,我们融合了自荐信结尾段和竞选演讲结尾段两个段落,两种结尾段都需要四个句子。 感谢信:
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I, on behalf of my whole family/class/school, would like to thank you again (for what you have done) (for me/us). May you be blessed (in everything you do). 我代表我的全家再次向你所做的一切向你表达感谢。祝你万事如意! 邀请信:
We are sincerely looking forward to your coming. My schoolmates/family and I would feel much honored if you could make it. I would like to meet you at the school gate and please drop me a line or give me a call to let me know your decision soon. Thank you.
我们衷心期望您能大驾光临。如果您能来,同学们和我将非常的荣幸。我会在校门口迎接您,请回信或打电话告诉我您的决定。谢谢。 建议信:
Hopefully these suggestions will be of great help to you. If there is anything else I can do for you, please let me know as soon as possible. I'm sure you can solve your problem before long.
helpful --- of great help beautiful--- of great beauty difficult -- of great difficulty different –- of great difference useful --- of great use harmful --- of great harm 求助信:
Hopefully your kind and timely help would be offered to me. Looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience. 道歉信:
Hopefully you would accept my sincere apologize. 注:六种书信最后的结尾都是:Best wishes, / Yours truly, /XXX
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【范文1】09山东卷 Dear Tom,
How are you doing? How time flies! It has been half a year since I came back to China. I miss you so much!
Every time I catch sight of our photos taken in America, I just can't help thinking of what you have done for me. It was so kind of you to help me practice my spoken English patiently. Besides, you taught me a lot of advanced grammar, which really surprised me. Actually, I shall always remember you shared with me many
outstanding English novels, considering that I am extremely interested. Nothing will be able to erase our wonderful memories, and I will cherish them forever. By the way, could you please tell me Mr. Smith’s telephone number and his email address? I would like to turn to him for some help.
What’s more, I remember you are crazy about traditional Chinese culture. The spring festival is around the corner. Why not come to enjoy it? I promise you won’t regret.
Looking forward to your reply. Best wishes!
Yours truly, Li Hua
【范文2】09山东卷 Dear Tom,
How are you doing? How time flies! I have been back to China for half a year. I miss you so much!
Every time I catch sight of our photos taken in America, I can’t help thinking of what you have done for me. It was so kind of you to help me with my spoken English. Besides, you made me master a lot of advanced English grammar, which really surprised me. What’s more, I shall always remember you encouraged me to correct my pronunciation by enjoying American TV programs.
By the way, Could you please tell me how can I get in touch with Mr. Smith? I have some learning problems to ask him.
Besides, I know you are interested in the historical Chinese civilization. Why not come to China to enjoy the Spring festival? I promise you won’t regret!
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Looking forward to your reply!
Yours truly,
Lihua
【范文3】11年全国卷2 Dear Sir or Madam,
How are you doing? I am Lihua, a 17-year-old high school student who is crazy about your newspaper which I have been enjoying for 5 years.
There are two main reasons why I like your newspaper best. For one thing, news not only about China but also about other countries has been reported in your newspaper. For another, so many stories of famous figures are introduced, which makes your newspaper more meaningful and splendid.
By the way, here is a sincere suggestion for you. Why not publish some articles on English study? I’m sure they would be rather popular.
Thank you for reading my letter in such a hot summer. Best wishes!
Yours truly, Li Hua
【范文4】08山东卷 Dear LiMing,
How are you doing? Our head teacher told me you couldn’t get along well with our classmates. As the vice monitor, I am writing to give you a hand.
In my opinion, there are two reasons accounting for your problem. For one thing, you seldom chat with us, consequently, we don't know you well. For another, you are so shy that you have trouble in expressing yourself.
Here are several suggestions for you. First and foremost, you are supposed to talk with others more, so that you can make some close friends. Additionally, you can take part in some afterschool activities. Last but not least, if I were you, I would often answer questions in class.
As your friend, I will do my utmost to help you. For example, I will introduce you to my own friends who are as friendly as I am. Hopefully would adapt to the new environment before long! If there is anything else I can do for you, please let me know.
Best wishes!
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Yours truly, Zhang Hua
? 常见的建议句型: You should do sth.
You are supposed to do sth. You ought to do sth. You’d better do sth. Why not do sth? Why don’t you do sth? If I were you, I would do sth. It is beneficial to do sth.
Doing sth is another wise choice for you. I would encourage you to do sth. It is high time that you/we did sth.
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