1. Unit one Writing a personal letter Welcome!

2. What kind of letter are we going to write today?

3. The kinds of letters  letter of greeting letter of greeting  love letter love letter  invitation letter invitation letter  business letter business letter  …and more…

4. Invitation Letter from the Mayor Dear Sir or Madam: … the People's Government of Dongguan have decided to hold the China Dongguan International Agricultural Science and Technology Fair in Dongguan in November 1999. … Your coming marks our honor. We warmly invite you to participate and visit the fair,...... Let's gather in Dongguan and welcome the advent of the new century in a common way. Tong Xing Mayor of Dongguan

5. Requesting Letter of Credit Dear…: Thank you for your order No.11. The goods will reach you within 11 days. … I hope that you will find everything completely to your satisfaction. We hope there will be more opportunities to do business you. Sincerely yours, Tom Black Manager

6. Formal letter or informal letter?

7. A personal letter?

8. body address date end signature postscript title

9. 正文 信内地址 日期 结束语 签字 附言 称呼

10. Before you start A. Introduction  Who are you writing to ?  Where and when did you meet him/her? B. Questions  What do you know his interests were in the past?  What do you want to ask him/her? C. Information---Make note about your life: a. What are you doing now? b. What were your interests then? c. How have your interests changed? d. If your interests haven’t changed, tell him/her. D. Find a reason to finish E. Sign off

11. I. 信件开头 ( 写信、收信、回复 ……) 1 I have the pleasure to tell you that… 2 I am glad to receive your letter of May…. 3 Thank you for your letter of May 5 th … 4 Many thanks for your nice letter... II. 引出话题 ---topic 1 I have some important/wonderful news for you. 2 you will find it hard to believe, but… More tips!

12. III. 信件结尾 ( 祝福、感谢、保持联系 ……) 1 I hope you will be well again soon. (not “I wish”!) 2 I wish you good luck in… 3 Thank you for all you did for me while I was in your country. 4 I hope to hear from you soon. 5 Please write to me soon and tell me about your life at your school.

13. 应用文写作技巧  英文书信由 6 个部分组成。它们是信头、信 内地址、称呼、正文、结束语、签字。  格式一定要正确。  信的正文和写文章一样，要分段写，每一 段有一个中心思想。

14. Homework: Write a letter to Brian Blakey or Bob Black. Talk about his lifestyle in the past. Ask whether his lifestyle is changing now. Tell him about your life in the school. (80-100 words)