1. Section C Writing Notes (2)

2. About Registration Forms About Registration Forms Notes on the sample 便条是一种简单的书信形式，内容简要、文字紧凑， 称呼格式化。便条多数为本人留言，或托人转交、很少 用信封。便条的内容有询问、请示、通知等。 便条是一种简单的书信形式，内容简要、文字紧凑， 称呼格式化。便条多数为本人留言，或托人转交、很少 用信封。便条的内容有询问、请示、通知等。 The informal note is a kind of simple letter form. Its content is brief, the characters compact, and addressing formatted. In order to leave a message, or ask someone to pass it on, the writer seldom uses envelopes in most informal notes. Informal notes include inquiries, instruction seeking, and notices, etc.

3. Sample 1 1. Asking for Sick Leave Nov. 27, 2004 Dear Mr. Wu, I’m seriously ill today and cannot come to class. I’m writing to ask for sick leave of two days. I’m seriously ill today and cannot come to class. I’m writing to ask for sick leave of two days. Your student, Your student, Li Jing Li Jing

4. Sample 2 2. Writing a MessageJim: 1. Allen called. Wants a meeting at 11:00 tomorrow. 1. Allen called. Wants a meeting at 11:00 tomorrow. 2. Forbes calling at about 3:00 tomorrow. 2. Forbes calling at about 3:00 tomorrow. 3. Remember to phone IBM. 3. Remember to phone IBM. Alison Alison

5. Sample 3 3. Dating Dear Shao Hua, I shall feel obliged if you favour me with a call at your earliest convenience. I shall feel obliged if you favour me with a call at your earliest convenience. Yours truly, Yours truly, D. F. Jiang D. F. Jiang

6. Useful Patterns There are various types of notes in everyday life. The section includes four of them indicating what information should be included in these kinds of notes. 1. Asking for leave Intention: I want/need/am sorry to apply/ask for one day/one week/ten days’ leave from Sept. 3 to... Reason:..., and I have to/need to/plan to..., for/because... Appeal: Wish for your allowance 2. Invitation For what purpose/activity? What time? Where to meet? Any need to contact?

7. Useful Patterns 3. Apology Apologizing: I am sorry.../I do apologize for...; I also feel worried and anxious in my heart. Reason: The fact is that...; When..., I simply forgot... Compensation: I hope you know how sorry I am...; Should I make a visit to you...; I would like to... 4. Borrowing Appeal: I wonder if I could/May I/could I borrow... Reason for the borrowing Promise of return: I promise that...