信函寫作
提示
你( 英文名字必須假設為 Jason 或 Jasmine) 的摯友( 英文名字必須假設為 Gary 或 Gina) 經常遲到, 你 已經受不了他/她的遲到行為。 請寫一封信給這位朋友, 文長至少 120 個單詞( words), 第一段說明你已經無 法忍受其經常遲到的行為, 第二段則提出能讓摯友改善遲到習慣的建議。
請注意:必須使用上述的 Jason 或 Jasmine 在信末署名, 不得使用自己的真實中文或英文名字。
寫作格式
收信人稱謂(salutation)─ 如 Dear Mr. Johnson,,如果不知道收件人的姓名,可用 Dear 加上對方的職 稱或公司名稱,會比不具名的寫 “Dear Sir / Madam,” 或 “To Whom It May Concern,” 來得更有禮貌且適 當。此外,很正式的信函,可以在稱謂後面用冒號取代逗號。
信件主體(body of the letter)─ 通常一般信件採用內縮式,商業書信多用齊頭式。可在進入信件的主題前 加一些問候語(問候近況、詢問健康,表思念對方等)。
結尾敬語(complimentary close)─ 如 Sincerely,、Best regards, 或 Best wishes, 等。
簽名(signature)─ 如 Amy Liu(如為紙本信件,應親筆簽名)。
布局
第一段:引 言 → 1-2 句:說明無法再容忍好友的慣性遲到。
發 展 → 2-3 句:進一步勸好友要改掉遲到的壞習慣。
第二段:建 議 → 2-3 句:提出幾點建議來幫助好友做好時間管理。
期 許 → 1-2 句:期許自己提出的這些建議可以讓好友變得比較有條不紊。
大綱
第一段: After much deliberation, I have decided to write this letter to you.
a. As your friend, I have to tell you that I have an issue with your habitual lateness.
b. Just a few days ago, you kept me waiting for more than 30 minutes. This really made me upset.
c. I think you should try harder to avoid being late, or it could create problems for you.
第二段: I treasure our friendship, so may I offer a few time management tips that I’ve learned over the years?
a. First, you should make a list of the events you need to go to.
b. Second, program your phone to give you a reminder for every meeting or appointment beforehand.
c. Finally, if you know in advance that you can’t make it on time, be sure to notify the one you are meeting or change the schedule as early as possible.
結論句: I really do value our friendship, and I hope that these suggestions will be helpful to you.
We were all upset when we heard the news.
我們得知這個消息時都很難過。
It upset Mary to have lost the race to her brother.
瑪麗賽跑輸給弟弟,令她很難過。
In a huge upset, Gary’s team beat the former champions.
蓋瑞的隊伍打敗前次的冠軍,真是大爆冷門。
Dana’s marriage problems were causing her great upset.
黛娜的婚姻問題使她很難過。
What kind of TV programs do you enjoy watching?
你喜歡看哪一種電視節目?
The program wasn’t working, so Jason had to restart the computer.
這個程式跑不動,因此傑森得將電腦重新開機。
These computers have been programmed to run the tests once turned on.
這些電腦程式已經被設計成一開機就能跑這些測試。
I already made an appointment with my doctor for seven this evening.
我已經和醫師約好今晚 7 點看診。
David was thrilled about receiving an appointment as assistant professor at Cambridge.
大衛很興奮能獲聘到劍橋大學擔任助理教授一職。
No one was pleased with Beth’s appointment as group leader.
沒有人對貝絲獲任命為小組領導人一事感到高興。
Sean booked the hotel six months in advance.
尚恩提前 6 個月訂飯店。
My motorcycle makes it easier for me to travel between school and my home.
機車讓我往返學校和家裡變得更容易。
As for the proposal, does anyone have an issue with it?
關於這項提案,有人有意見嗎?