选修 7

objectives To tell the differences between a formal and informal letter To learn to write a formal letter

Read the advertisement and the letter to the New Future Language School. What information does the writer of the letter want to clarify? location course content number of students qualifications certificate discount course free registration free length of the course holidays

2. Find mistakes of style in the letter. Line 1Line 7 Line 2Line 8 Line 3Line 9 Line 4Line 10 Line 5Line 11 Line 6Line 12 Hi, there I’m I want I don’t see why you say by the way I want Just tell me Send me ASAP Write soon Cheers

Hi, there Dear Sir/ Madam I wantI would like I ‘ m I am writing toJust tell me Could you please tell me I want I would like Send me Could you please send me I don’t see why I would be grateful if you could explain why ASAPAs soon as possible You say I read thatWrite soon I look forward to hearing from you By the way In additionCheersYours faithfully

Replace the underlined words with these words: if, as long as, except if. 1. It is not clear whether you can do just one of the sessions. 2. There is a discount provided that I pay in advance. 3. I would prefer not to study English varieties unless it is really necessary. if as long as except if

Choose the correct words. 1. I like going to class (as long as / unless) it isn’t boring. 2. I won’t get a good grade (provided that / unless )I study hard. 3. I don’t know (unless / whether) I’d like working in another country. 4. I will start the course in August (provided that/ unless) I get accepted.

5. I don’t like going out on Friday night (unless/ whether) I’ve finished all my work for the week. 6. Going to Thailand for the holidays sounds great (as long as/ whether) I ‘ve saved up enough money. 7. I am not sure (if / provided that )it’s such a good idea. 8. I will play tennis (unless / provided that ) we’re finished by 5pm.

Language Points 1.to put it simply. 简而言之 2. in advance 预先 To put it simply, we must leave now. To make sure that he is at home, I called him up in advance.

4. sign up 签字参与某事. 3. get ahead 取得成功, 获得进步. He always tries to get ahead of others in everything. Many men sign up for the army because they can not get ordinary jobs.

Writing A formal letter A formal letter should be: In the correct format Short and to the point Relevant Free of any grammatical or spelling mistakes Polite, even if you’re complaining Well presented

Format Writer’s address Receiver’s address Date Dear xxx, Yours sincerely ， Signature The content

Use the right tone of language This means you should: 1) avoid everyday, colloquial language; slang or jargon 2) avoid contractions (I’m; it’s etc) 3) avoid emotive, subjective language (terrible, rubbish etc) 4) avoid vague( 含糊的 ) words such as nice, good, get etc

Be concise and relevant Letters should take seconds rather than minutes to read. As a result, get straight to the point and stick to it; don’t include any unnecessary or supplementary information; don’t use any flowery language or long words just for the sake of it and don’t repeat too much information.

Check your grammar and spelling very carefully Mistakes will lessen the effect of what you’re saying. So checking the spelling and grammar carefully is very necessary. Check your sentences and punctuation. Don’t rush the letter. Many mistakes occur because of this. Allow plenty of time for checking, and if necessary, for rewriting.

Liu Ping Box 408 Beijing University Beijing P. R. China July 10, 2002 Director Dept. of Geology Columbia University New York, NY, U. S. A. Sample

Dear Professor Sullivan, This is a request for admittance to your University as a visiting scholar. I hope it will be possible for me to take some courses and also do some research work in your department. Our Government will provide me with all traveling and living expenses.

Enclosed please find my application and three letters of recommendation, which I hope you will find satisfactory. Thank you for your kind consideration. I’m looking forward to your earliest reply. Sincerely yours, Liu Ping

Format Writer’s address Receiver’s address Date Dear xxx, Yours sincerely ， Signature The content

Homework: Write a letter from New Future Language School replying to the prospective student.