Unit 1

Unit 1 Friendship

How to write a letter for advice

Reading and writing Miss Wang has received a letter from Xiao Dong. He is also asking for some advice. Read the letter carefully and help Miss Wang answer it.

Dear Miss Wang, I’m a student from Huzhou Senior High School. I have a problem, I’m not very good at communicating with people. Although I try to talk to my classmates, I still find it hard to make good friends with them. So I feel quite lonely sometimes.

I do want to change this situation, but I don’t know how I do want to change this situation, but I don’t know how. I would be grateful if you could give me some advice. Yours, Xiao Dong

What problem does Xiao Dong have? 2. What is Xiao Dong asking for? Read the letter and answer the questions. What problem does Xiao Dong have? 2. What is Xiao Dong asking for? He is not good at communicating with people and can’t make good friends with them. He is asking for some advice to change the situation.

Pair work Make a list of your ideas to change the situation and give your reasons.

Ideas Why 1. to ask people their likes and dislikes to find the classmates with the same interests 2. to join in discussions and show interest in other people’s ideas to get to know different people and let them see you are friendly 3. … …

建议信是书信的一种形式，属于应用文。建议信是写信人向收信人就某事提出自己的建议或忠告，有可能是写给个人，就收信人遇到的某个问题提出自己的看法和观点；也可能是写给某个组织或机构，就改进其服务等方面提出建议或忠告。

【写作指导】 首段：一般指明提建议的初衷。 中段：围绕问题，婉转地提出有针对性且具有说服性的建议。注意充分考虑对方的实际情况，表达时用语要得体。 尾段：简单予以希望。希望自己的建议能对对方有所帮助，同时阐明你所提供的建议仅供对方参考。

注意： ★ 时态应以一般现在时为主。 ★ 由于是给别人提出建议，所以人称应该以第二人称为主。 语言要委婉、精炼，同时要简洁，表达清楚。

【常用表达】 建议信开头： You have asked me for my advice on ... and I will try to make some suggestions. Thanks for trusting me. It’s my great pleasure to give you some suggestions / advice / tips on ...

I’m sorry to hear / learn that I’m sorry to hear / learn that ...  However, the situation is easy to change if you take my advice. I’m sorry (that) you are having trouble / difficulty / problems in ... I think you can make it if you follow the advice below. I’d like to offer you some advice.

表达建议: I would like to suggest that ... If I were you, I would ... As far as I am concerned ... / In my opinion ... It seems better that ... Why not ...?      It would be a good idea if ... For one thing ..., for another ... In the first place / Firstly / First ... Secondly / Second ... Last but not least (最后但不是最不重要的) ...

建议信结尾: These are only my personal suggestions / tips. I hope you will find them useful / helpful. I would be ready to discuss this matter with you in further detail. I’m willing to discuss this matter with you whenever ... I will highly appreciate your consideration of my advice / suggestions / tips. I hope ...

建议信写作模板 Dear Xiao Dong, I’m glad to receive your e-mail. You ask me something about ________ (建议主题）. The following is my advice.

In my opinion, you would be wise to take the following actions, __________（建议的内容）.

I hope you will find these proposals ______, and I would be ready to discuss this matter with you for _____________. Yours Sincerely, … useful further details

Learning tip It’s a good habit for you to keep a diary. It can help you remember past events. You can express your feelings and thoughts in it. It will help you improve your English if you keep a diary in English. Why not have a try?

Jim is addicted to smoking. He wants to give up but doesn’t know how Jim is addicted to smoking. He wants to give up but doesn’t know how. He asks you for advice. Please write him a letter.