Unit Six New Horizon English Course Section C Writing Personal Letters (1): Understanding Layout

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Unit Six About Personal Letters(1) Questions: 1.How many parts are there in a personal letter?How many parts are there in a personal letter? 2.Where is each part located?Where is each part located? Questions: 1.How many parts are there in a personal letter?How many parts are there in a personal letter? 2.Where is each part located?Where is each part located? In our daily life, personal letters play a great role in communication and make us much closer to each other. Now let’s see how much you know about them.

Unit Six Question 1: How many parts are there in a personal letter? There are five parts: 1.Date: 日期 2.Opening: 称呼语 3.Body: 信的正文 4.Closing: 结束语 5.Signature of the writer: 签名

Unit Six Question 2: Where is each part located? 1st September, 2008 Dear Professor Li, I think you will be pleased to learn that I have been hired by a British company. The company manufactures car radios. Thank you for allowing me to use your name as reference… Very sincerely yours, Wang Hong Date: upper right corner Salutation: upper left corner Body: In the middle Closing: Above the signature Signature: at the end of right corner

Unit Six Sample reading Please read and understand the following sample Personal Letters. October 14th, 2008 Dear Grant, Thanks so much for the great birthday present. I really love it! I’ve been working really hard at school. We’ve got some exams coming up, so I’ve got heaps of study to do. Hopefully I’ll remember everything! I hate exams! Last weekend I stayed at Jacquie’s place. We studied together (yes, I actually did do some homework, as well.) and I went to party that really rocked. I met this guy… we’ll see how things work out. See you during the holidays. Thanks again for the CD. Sincerely yours, Mandy

Unit Six 1. Read the above sample letter and label its five parts. Exercises Date Opening Body Closing Signature

Unit Six Exercises Date:__________________________________ Opening :___________________________________ Body : Closing :____________________________________ Signature :_____ October 14th, 2008 Dear Grant, Thanks so much for the great birthday present. I really love it! I’ve been working really hard at school. We’ve got some exams coming up, so I’ve got heaps of study to do. Hopefully I’ll remember everything! I hate exams! Last weekend I stayed at Jacquie’s place. We studied together (yes, I actually did do some homework, as well.) and I went to party that really rocked. I met this guy… we’ll see how things work out. See you during the holidays. Thanks again for the CD. Sincerely yours, Mandy

Unit Six Exercises 2. When you write a letter, it is important to use the correct layout; if you don’t, you create a bad impression on others. Put the following components (A-F) in the correct places in the letter below. A. You have excellent managerial qualities—I still remember all those second-hand book sales you organized when you were only 10 or 11 years old. I’m glad the management at Sony recognizes your abilities. Best wishes for your continued success. B. Dear Jerry, C. Pierre Simon D. All the best, E. May 7th, 2008 F. I just learnt from your mother about your promotion to Area Manager at Sony Corporation. My congratulations on your achievement. I always knew you had the intelligence and drive ( 干劲 ) to go far, and you keep proving me right, time and again.

Unit Six Exercises E) _______________ B) ____________ F)____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _ A)___________________________________________ ________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ D)______________ C) _____________ 5. May 7th, Dear Jerry, 6.I just learnt from your mother about your promotion to area manager at Sony Corporation. My congratulations on your achievement. I always know that you had the intelligence and drive ( 干劲 ) to go far, and you keep proving me right time and again. 1. You have excellent managerial qualities—I still remember all the second-hand book sales that you organized when you were only 10 or 11 years old. I’m glad that the management at Sony recognizes your abilities. Best wishes for your continued success. 4. All the best, 3. Pierre Simon

Unit Six 3. The following is a personal letter written by a young girl to her best friend describing the holiday which she has just taken. Complete the letter by using the information given below, and be sure to include all the five parts of a personal letter. Information Sender of the letter: Christine Receiver of the letter: Julie Use today’s date Information Sender of the letter: Christine Receiver of the letter: Julie Use today’s date

Unit Six ___(A)___ ___(B) ___ Hi. How are you? I’m having a great time! I can’t wait to show you the pictures and tell you all about the trip. You know how long I ___(C)___ ( 梦想去非洲旅游 ). I still can’t believe it’s real. And I really can’t believe it’s almost over. ___(D)___ ( 再有三天 我们就要飞回家了 ). We’ve seen every animal you can think of. ___(E)___ ( 能见到这些动物我感到幸运 ). This is really a trip of a lifetime. I’ll call you ___(F)___( 我们一回到家 ). ___(G)___ ___(H)___

Unit Six (A)__________________ (B)___________________ Hi. How are you? I’m having a great time! I can’t wait to show you the pictures and tell you all about the trip. You know how long I (C)________________________________ ( 梦想去非洲旅 游 ). I still can’t believe it’s real. And I really can’t believe it’s almost over. (D)_________________________________________ ( 再有三 天我们就要飞回家了 ). We’ve seen every animal you can think of (E)_____________________________________ ( 能见到这 些动物我感到幸运 ). This is really a trip of a lifetime. I’ll call you (F)______________________ ( 我们一回到家 ). (G) ___________ (H) ____________ Open-ended Dear Julie, have dreamt of traveling in Africa It’ll be another three days before we fly home I feel so lucky to have seen all these animals as soon as we get home Fondly, Christine

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