LOGO Practical Writing 英语应用文写作 付检新 应用外语系旅游英语教研室

Company Logo Unit 6 Thank-you and apology letters  Teaching Objectives: By the end of the unit, Students will be able to ： Write thank-you and apology letters.  Focus on & Difficulties: Expressions for thank-you and apology letters

Company Logo Contents  Step 1 Writing tips  Step 2 Sample Study  Step 3 Useful Expressions  Step 4 Practice

Company Logo Writing tips  How to write thank-you letters 1. 首 段：表明写作意图，让对方感受到你的谢意是发自内心的。 2. 主体段落：写明感谢的原因，要展开说明，可以说具体的理由 也可以说接受帮助的具体事例。 3. 结尾段：再次表示感谢。  How to write apology letters 1. 首 段：重述自己做错的事，表示歉意。 2. 主体段落：说明道歉的具体原因，应尽量详细描述做错事的经过。 写信时应注意在申述理由时要照顾读信人的感受，切忌强词夺理。 3. 结尾段：再次表明承认错误的态度，请求收信人的谅解。也可以 提出补救的办法。

Company Logo Sample Study [Thank You For Interview] Dear … I appreciated the opportunity to meet with you yesterday about the position of (job title) with (Company Name). I really enjoyed meeting with members of the office and learning about the job. I also enjoyed our discussion of my opportunities and future within the firm. I feel strongly that I possess the qualities required as a (job title). I believe my education and experiences have prepared me well for a future with you. I eagerly anticipate our next meeting. Thank you for considering me for this opportunity. Sincerely,

Company Logo Sample Study [Apologize for being unable to keep one's promise] Dear Miss Nancy, Much to my regret, I was unable to keep my promise to attend your birthday party last Saturday, owing to the fact that my little son was suddenly taken ill early that day. Hoping to see you soon. Truly yours, Tom

Company Logo Useful Expressions  I am writing to express my thanks for…  I would like to convey my heartfelt thanks to you for…  I would like to take this opportunity to express my great appreciation for your timely help and assistance.  I would like to give you my apology for…  Please accept my sincere apology for…  Let’s not put a little misunderstanding between us. Please forgive me for a stupid choice of words.

Company Logo Practice  Directions: You have just come back from a student exchange program in the U.S. Write a letter to your host family in New York to express your gratitude for their hospitality, describe the help they gave you, offer to repay their help and invite them to visit you.

Company Logo Homework  Directions: Write an invitation with the information given at p130