环球雅思写作教案
Lecture One
(For General & Academic Training)
1. General introduction to IELTS writing
The writing part of the IELTS is a one-hour test consisting of two tasks. Each task is awarded a band score, and the two separate band scores are converted into a final, or overall band score for the writing part.
Y ou are recommended to spend 20 minutes on task one and 40 minutes on task two. However, it is your responsibility to manage your own time. Y ou may, if you wish, attempt task two before task one. They don’t have to be completed in chronological order. It is important to bear in mind, however, that task two is worth more marks than task one. For example, if you were awarded a band 6 for task one, and a band 7 for task two, your overall score for the writing would be band 7. However, if you were awarded a band 7 for task one, and a band 6 for task two, then your overall score would be 6. Therefore, if you spend too much time on task one, thus not allowing yourself time to complete task two adequately, your overall band score may be affected.
Y ou must use a pencil for the writing test. Y ou cannot use a pen. Y ou can use the question paper to make notes if you wish, but test papers cannot be taken out of the room. Y ou are not allowed to use a dictionary in the test.
General T raining T est
In the general training test, task one is to write a letter. This may be an informal letter to a friend or a formal letter requesting information or making a formal complaint, for instance. Y ou therefore need to be familiar with different writing styles. The word length is restricted to 150 words. If you write too few words, it will affect your bad score. To leave sufficient time for task two, it is therefore important that you practice writing task one questions in 20 minutes.
Task two is to write a 250-word essay on a topic of general interest. Y ou are expected to present an opinion or point of view in a style appropriate for the purpose. Therefore, you are expected to support and evaluate your ideas. Y ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Academic T est
Task one is to write a report. Y ou are required to describe information from a given set of data. The data are presented as either a chart or table of figures, and you have to write a report for a university lecturer. To leave sufficient time for task two, it is therefore important that you practice writing task one questions in 20 minutes.
Task two is to write a 250 -word essay on a topic of general interest. However, you should aim for a more academic style of writing in that you should present an argument to evaluate and support your opinions. This may involve comparing and contrasting different points of view. Y ou should adopt a more critical approach than in the general training test, and aim for a more balanced essay. Y ou are expected to write in s style appropriate for a college lecturer. The essay titles are intended to be of general interest to university students. Y ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Scoring criteria
Score 9 The reader finds the essay completely satisfactory. A point of view is presented and developed, either arguing for and supporting one position or considering alternative positions by presenting and discussing relevant ideas and evidence. The argument proceeds logically through the text with a clear progression of ideas. There is plentiful material. A wide range of vocabulary is used appropriately. The reader sees no errors in word formation or spelling. A wide range of sentence structures is used accurately and appropriately.
Score 8 This answer does not fully achieve level 9 in communicative quality, arguments, ideas and evidence. There is a good range of appropriate vocabulary. The reader sees no significant errors in word formation or spelling. The range of sentence structures used is good, and is well controlled for accuracy and appropriateness.
Score 7 The reader finds this a satisfactory essay which generally communicates fluently and only rarely causes strain. A point of view is presented, although it may be unclear at tines whether a single position is being taken or alternative positions being considered. The argument has a clear progression overall although there may be minor isolated problems. Ideas and evidence are relevant and sufficient but more specific detail may seem desirable. The range of vocabulary is fairly good and vocabulary is usually used appropriately. Errors in word
formation are rare and, while spelling errors do occur, they are not intrusive. A satisfactory range of sentence structures occurs and there are only occasional, minor flaws in the control of sentence structure.
Score 6 The reader finds this a mainly satisfactory essay which communicates with some degree of fluency. Although there is sometimes strain for the reader, control of organizational patterns and devices is evident. A point of view is presented although it may be unclear whether a single position is being taken or alternative positions are being considered. The progression of the argument is not always clear, and it may be difficult to distinguish main idea from supporting material. The relevance of some ideas or evidence may be dubious and some specific support may seem desirable. The range of vocabulary sometimes appears limited accompanied by the inappropriateness of its use. Minor limitations of, or errors in, word choice sometimes intrude on the reader. Word formation and spelling errors occur but are only slightly intrusive. Sentence structures are generally adequate but the reader may feel that control is achieved by the use of a restricted range of structures or, in contrast, that the use of a wide variety of structures in not marked by the same level of structural accuracy.
Score 5 This is an essay which often causes strain for the reader is aware of an overall lack of fluency, there is a sense of an answer which has underlying coherence. The essay introduces ideas although there may not be many of them or they may be insufficiently developed. Arguments are presented but may lack clarity, relevance, consistency or support. The range of vocabulary and appropriateness of its use are limited. Lexical confusion and incorrect word choice are noticeable. Word formation and spelling errors may be quite intrusive. There is a limited range of sentence structures and the greatest accuracy is achieved in short, simple sentences. Errors in such areas as agreement of tenses and of subjects and verbs are noticeable.
2. 词汇必备：对写作来说，考生不需要使用太复杂、太难的词汇，因为考官不会因为你用的词汇比别人难而给你加分。最重要的是要把你的意思表达清楚。但你的最低词汇量要达到4000个，即：大学英语四级词汇（会写、会用）。在复习词汇方面，考生应该采用“快速多遍”的策略，坚持每天记忆几百个单词，多重复几次。
复习巩固词汇时，不要孤立的记忆单词。因为最终的目的是要把词汇运用到文章中，因此要特别注意词汇之间的习惯搭配以及同义表达。
1）名词与动词之间的搭配
achieve success 获得成功
gain a reputation 赢得声誉
develop one’s talents 培养才能
relieve distress 减轻压力
work a miracle 创造奇迹
deserve blame, credit, praise, punishment, reward 应该责备，信任，表扬，惩罚，回报spread infection, a report, a rumor, a sail 散布传染病，报道，谣言，起航，
cultivate a taste for 培养情趣
levy a tax on 征税
check a tendency 阻止趋势
exert effort, control, influence, strength, pressure 加强努力，控制，影响，力量，压力field a question, a phone call 现场解决问题，回复电话
invite danger, criticism, comments招致危险，批评，评论，
incur a danger, expense, a loss, criticism 招致危险，费用，损失，批评
overcome（克服）relieve（减轻）, solve（解除）, sweep away（消除）, surmount, resolve, difficulty;
curtail（缩减）, lavish（加大）, meet（满足）, reduce（减少）, restrict（限制）,expenditure;
Run, use, switch on, switch off, log onto, log off, boot up, start up, shut down, reboot, restart, program, link, network, + computer;
2）名词与形容词的搭配
account: accurate（精确的）, appropriate（恰当的）, authentic（真实的）, clear（清晰的）, distorted（扭曲的）, entertaining（有趣的）, exhaustive（详尽的）, faithful（忠实的）, full（全面的）, graphic（生动的）, systematic（系统的）, true（真实的）, vivid（生动的）,
analysis: careful（仔细的）, cold（冷静的）, deep（深层的）, detailed（详细的）, elaborate （详尽的）, intelligent（聪明的）, penetrating（一针见血的）, sober（冷静的）argument: cogent（有说服力的）, conclusive（总结性的）, convincing（令人信服的）, flimsy（站不住脚的）, coercible（有说服力的）, groundless（无根据的）, irrefutable（不可反驳的）, logical （逻辑的）,opposing（相反的）, powerful（有力的）, solid（坚实的）, sound（合理的）, telling（有说服力的）, valid（有效的）, well-grounded（合理的）, well-knit （严密的）
belief: complete（完整的）, deep-rooted（根深蒂固的）, fanatic（狂热的）, firm（坚实的）, prevailing（流行的）, unalterable（不可改变的）, unshakable（不可动摇的）, widespread （广泛流行的）
co-operation: fruitful（有成果的）, harmonious（和谐的）, helpful（有帮助的）, perfect （完美的）, wholehearted（全心的）, willing（情愿的）,
computer: Desktop, home, laptop, notebook, personal, portable,)
effort: assiduous（艰苦的）, ceaseless（不停的）, collective（集体的）, concerted（一致的）, considerable（巨大的）, consistent, （一致的）constant（连续的）, individual（个人的）persistent（不懈的）, redoubled（双倍的）, renewed（重新的）, successive（连续的）,
imagination: active（活跃的）, brilliant（辉煌的）, creative（有创造性的）, fertile（丰富的）, unbounded（无止境的）, vivid（生动的）,
investigation: close（仔细的）, elaborate（详细的）, exhaustive（详尽的）, extensive （广泛的）, fruitless（有成果的）,
knowledge: ample（丰富的）, basic（基本的）, broad（广泛的）, close（详细的）, comprehensive（综合的）, elementary（基本的）, extensive（广泛的）, fragmental（支离破碎的）, intimate（详尽的）, practical（实用的）, professional（专业的）, universal（广泛的）, wide（广泛的）, working（工作）,
Conflict:
Big, great, major, bitter, serious, violent, growing, increasing, constant, continued, continuing, unresolved, open, overt global, internal, regional, armed, military, civil, class, cultural, ethnic, family, industrial, political, social, religious,
Competition:
Cut-throat, fierce, intense, keen, serious, severe, stiff, strong, tough, fair, free, healthy, open, domestic, foreign, global, international, overseas, economic,
Contrast:
Clear, marked, sharp, stark, startling, striking, strong
Conversation:
Brief, short, lengthy, long, endless, casual, everyday, general, informal, normal, ordinary, intimate, personal, private, face-to-face, overheard, recorded, taped, phone, telephone, civilized, polite, friendly, pleasant, animated, fascinating, good, intelligent, interesting, stimulating, proper, real, serious, simple, strange, chance, quiet, whispered, two-way
Disease: deadly, fatal, lethal
3）副词的使用
Deteriorate badly, seriously, dramatically, sharply, quickly, rapidly, gradually, further
Be completely, entirely, quite, totally, utterly devoid of
Devote extremely, very, absolutely, completely, totally, utterly, passionately to
Be deeply, especially, extremely, greatly, intensely, keenly, particularly, passionately, seriously, specially, terribly, interested in …
4）同义词的使用
解决：solve, resolve, deal with, cope with, handle, tackle
消除：get rid of, eradicate, eliminate,
依赖：rely on, depend on, count on
十分：very much, immensely, hugely, largely, greatly, enormously, tremendously,
损害：damage, hurt, injure, harm, impair, jeopardize,
给予：give, offer, render, impart, provide
发展：develop, cultivate, foster
优势：advantage, merit, virtue, benefit
缺陷：disadvantage, detect, demerit, drawback,
联系：relation, connection, liaison
写作的用词原则：
1. 不需要难词偏词；
2. 避免用词的重复；
3. 尽量使用级别高一点的词；
4. 注意习惯搭配。
3. 语法必备：雅思写作需要学生掌握基本的复合句型。因为7分和6分的评分要求学生具备a good range of sentence structure。如果你的作文里全是简单句，你的作文成绩通常不会超过5分，所以学生需要掌握一些必要的从句知识，如：名词性从句，定语从句，状语从句等。下面是对从句知识的一些回顾，课后附有练习。
4. 名词性从句：
1）主语从句：It is + adj/V-ed + that clause
1. 从图表中我们可以清楚的看到，8月份水的使用量是最高的。
2. 上图表明，4个国家和地区石油的生产多于消耗。
3. 从上图可以清楚的看到，私家车的数量从1990年到2000年在逐渐增加。
4. 学生在课堂上所学到的只是理论知识和基础知识，这些知识对他们未来的成功是
非常有帮助的。
5. 学校应该做的不仅是教给学生基础知识，而且要教他们辨明是非。
6. 学生是否应该做兼职是一个颇有争议的问题。
2）宾语从句：S+ V + that/wh-clause
1. 生物学家和环境专家指出，如果这种趋势不被禁止，人类将会失去他们最亲密的朋友。
2. 一些人认为开发武器会导致国家之间的关系紧张，还有一些人辩称武器的发展水平代表了一个国家的国力。
3. 这样，学生入大学时就会知道他们想学什么。
4. 然而，现代医学研究证明烟草是一个正在吞噬着人们的身体和心灵的植物。
5. 根据世界卫生组织的数据表明，成千上万的人死于肺癌，心脏病和心血管疾病，这些疾病都是由吸烟引起的。
6. 我写信想咨询一下你们大学是否有网球俱乐部。
7. 我要求管理部门在两天之内把空调修好，否则，我将向消费者协会投诉。
8. 好奇心使得青少年模仿他们在电视或各种媒体上看到的不健康内容，如色情、暴力、吸毒等。
3）表语从句：be + that/whether
我的理由如下。其中一个理由是：
4）*同位语从句：（不要求掌握）
1. 当你到达时，你将会对这样的情况感到失望，所有的宾馆，饭店，商场因为某一重要节日都关门了。
Y ou will feel disappointed the moment you arrive with the situation that all the hotels, restaurants, stores and even banks are closed because of an important holiday, such as Christmas day or Thanksgiving.
2. 从以上数字我们可以得到一个结论，人们在住房上的花费增加了，可是在服装上的减少了。
From the figures above, we can draw a conclusion that people spent more on housing but less on clothing.
5. 定语从句：先行词+关系词（that, which, who, whom, whose, when, where, why, as）
1. 反对这个观点的人认为，电视机可以开阔学生的视野，刺激学生的想象力。
2. 在大学里，学生可以学到很多理论知识和基础知识，这些知识对学生的职业生涯非常有帮助。
3. 一些武器具有大规模的杀伤力，原子弹就是其中之一。
4. 到目前为止，人类还没有发现治疗癌症和爱滋病的有效方法，这些疾病对人类具有很大的威胁。
5. 校园暴力在很多国家非常突出，其大多是由学生态度所引起的。
6. 状语从句：
1）原因because, since
because of, owing to, due to, thanks to
2）让步though, although
in spite of
despite
3）结果so that, so…that
as a result
4）条件if
5）目的in order that
in order to do, with a view to doing
附：写作中常用的逻辑词汇：
1）并列关系：
and, furthermore, more than that, also, likewise, moreover, in addition, what is more, for instance, for example,
2）转折关系：
although, however, on the contrary, but, in spite of , nevertheless, yet, otherwise, despite
3）顺序关系：
first, second, third, and so on, then, after, before, next
4）因果关系：
as a result, for, thus, because, for this reason, so ,therefore, as, since, consequently
5）归纳总结：
as a result, finally, therefore, accordingly, in shout, thus, consequently, in conclusion, so, in brief, in a word
写作的语法原则：
1. 应该展现能够写出复合句的能力；
2. 复合句不是越多、越复杂越好；
3. 复合句，短句和短语应该有机结合，使能产生一种节奏上的美感；
4. 句子与句子之间尽量使用衔接词。
复合句练习：
1. 世界卫生组织的数据表明，每年有成千上万的人死于肺癌和高血压。这些疾病大多都是由吸烟所引起的。
2. 实验证明，尼古丁不仅伤害人的身体健康，而且容易使人上瘾，使人无法把精力集中在工作和学习。
3. 考虑到以上的危害，很多专家学者提出，必须通过立法禁止吸烟。
4. 克服困难可以增加耐心和勇气，是通往成功的不可缺少的素质。
5. 很多人乐观的估计，电脑将在不久的将来取代人的地位，这在我看来是不现实的。
6. 原因之一是，电脑是按照程序和命令工作，没有任何创造性。
7. 另外的一个原因是电脑无法与人直接沟通和交换意见。
8. 造成文化和语言多样性的消失的原因很多。其中之一是政府对文化保护没有给予足够重视。
9. 关于先天还是后天对儿童的发展起关键作用引起人们广泛的讨论。
10. 牛顿说过，成功来自99%的汗水和1%的灵感，这说明后天努力的重要性。中国还有一句古话，巧妇难为无米之炊。丛中可以看出先天条件的重要。
11. 年轻人充满朝气，思想活跃。他们大多接受过良好的大学教育，掌握最先进的知识和理论。
12. 越来越多的人意识到，动物的消失会导致生态系统的失衡。
13. 很难想象，如果我们的地球没有动物的存在会变成什么样子。
14. 体育运动充满竞技，这正是人们为体育比赛而疯狂的原因。
15. 人们可以看到一个非常普遍的现象，很多理工学校的男生比女生多。
16. 如果让一位具有音乐天才的人学数学，那么他即不能成为一名数学家，也不会成为一名优秀的音乐家。
17. 只有当理论课程和实践课程完美结合，我们才能成为博学的，对社会有用的人。
18. 然而，一个负责任的政府不应该以牺牲人的健康为代价去获得高税收。
19. 电脑永远也取代不了人，因为电脑仅是人类智慧的产品。
20. 如果学生太关注自己的着装和外表，就有可能会盲目地追求潮流，影响学习。
Suggested answer:
1. Statistics from World Health Organization indicate that millions of people died of lung cancer and hypertension, most of which are caused by smoking.
2. Experiments prove that nicotine not only impairs people’s health, but also make people addicted to it, distracting people from their work and study.
3. Taking into account of the hazards mentioned above, many experts point out that smoking must be restricted through legislation.
4. Being an indispensable quality leading to success, overcoming difficulty can build up one’s patience and courage.
5. Many people estimate optimistically that computer will replace human beings in the near future, which, in my opinion, is unrealistic.
6. One of the major reasons is that computer works under commands and programs, without any creativity.
7. Another reason is that computer cannot communicate directly and exchange ideas.
8. There are abundant causes for the loss of the variety of language and culture, one of which is that the government does not pay enough attention to cultural protection.
9. Whether nature or nurture plays a more important role in children’s development has been heatedly discussed.
10. Albert Einstein once said, “Genius is ninety nine percent of perspiration and one percent of inspiration,” which demonstrates the importance of nurture. There is an old Chinese saying, “A ingenious housewife cannot make a meal without rice,” which illustrates the vitality of nature.
11. Y oung people are energetic and active, most of whom have received good university education and mastered the most advanced knowledge and theories.
12. An increasing number of people have realized that the extinction of animals will impair the equilibrium of ecosystem.
13. It is very hard to imagine what our earth would be like without animals.
14. Sports abound in competition, which is the reason why so many people are crazy for sports.
15. People can find a common phenomenon that males are more than females in many technology schools.
16. If a music talent is made to study mathematics, he can neither become a mathematician nor an excellent musician.
17. Only when theoretical courses and practical courses combine perfectly, can we
become versatile and useful to the society.
18. However, a responsible government should not obtain high revenue at the price of people’s health.
19. Computer will never take the place of human beings, for it is only a product of human intelligence.
20. If a student stress much on his clothes and appearance, he will pursue fashion blindly and his study will be influenced.
Lecture Two Letter Writing
(For General Training Only)
G类第一个写作任务是一封信件，要求在20分钟之内完成一篇不低于150个字的文章。G类的Task1不是很难，但需要考生具有一定的想象力。雅思书信写作不要求写时间和地址。最后签名时要求考生不要使用自己的真实姓名和地址。要写出一篇质量较好的文章，考生应该首先掌握必要的词汇和句子表达。本单元共提供了100个左右的词汇和60多个常用的精美巨型供考生参考和模仿。
1. Format of a Letter
1) 称呼
给不认识的人、机关或团体，Dear Sir, Dear Madam, Dear Professor/Chairman/Manager Taylor，给相识的人或朋友，Dear Mr, Smith, Dear Mary, Dear Joe
2) 正文
3）结束语
对长辈或地位高的人，Y ours respectfully, Y ours appreciatively;
对不认识的人、机关或团体；yours truly, yours faithfully, yours sincerely; 对亲人或朋友，Y ours, Love, With love, Best wishes
4) 签名
中国人的名字直接用汉语拼音拼出即可。如：李向前，Li Xiangqian; 李前，Li Qian
2. Styles of letters in IELTS examination
complaint（投诉信）inquiry（咨询）apology（道歉）appreciation（感激）application (求职) recommendation（推荐）invitation（邀请）
以上是最近一、两年来主要的书信主题。有时一封信里的内容是交叉的，如在一封信里面可能既出现道歉的内容，又涉及到咨询或感激的内容。
3. Vocabulary to be acquired
1) complaint letter
complain against sb about sth 投诉有关
dissatisfaction with 不满
put up with/bear/tolerate 忍受
awful 糟糕的
poor service 糟糕的服务
inconceivable 不可思议的
out of one’s expectation 令人大失所望
look into/go into/investigate 调查
incident 事件
matter 事件sanitary situation 卫生条件bad manners 不礼貌disturbance 干扰nuisance 麻烦事remedy 补救
solve 解决
recurrence 再次发生
2) inquiry letter
inquire about 咨询
seek寻求
obtain获得
regarding, concerning 关于provide sb with sth 提供inform (of) 通知convenience 方便look forward to (doing) sth 盼望prompt/immediate 及时的take into account of sth 考虑到detailed 详细的
essential/necessary 必要的grateful/obliged 感激appreciation 感激
be concerned about 对关心
3) apology letter
apologize to sb for sth 道歉awfully 非常
behavior行为
excuse借口
failure失败
fault错误
forgive 原谅
ignorant无知inconsiderateness不顾及他人inconvenience 不方便
make an apology道歉make up for it 弥补misunderstanding误解
negligent 疏忽的
offend 冒犯
overlook 忽略
regret 后悔
remedy 补救
remove 消除
shoulder the responsibility 承担责任thoughtless 欠考虑的
4) thank-you letter
appreciate 感激
beyond words 难以言表
convey/express one’s appreciation 表示感激
cordial 衷心的
courtesy 礼貌
generosity 慷慨
grateful 感谢gratitude 感激之情hospitality 好客moved 感动render 给timely 及时的
5) job application
a solid theory foundation 坚实的理论基础
advertisement 广告
all-round 全面的
an intimate knowledge of 熟练的知识
applicant 申请人
apply for 申请
be available for an interview 可以参加面试
be qualified for 有资格
character/personality 性格，个性
contact number 联系电话
competent 有能力的
diploma 毕业证
expected salary 期望得到的薪水
graduate (from) 毕业
have a good command of 对掌握熟练
interpersonal skills 人际关系的技巧
meet the requirements 满足要求
practical experience 实践经验
qualification 资格
vacancy 空缺
working experience 工作经验
6) study pursuit
pursue 追求
enjoy worldwide fame 享有世界声望
further study 进修
admission (to)入学
entrance 入学
fine tradition of scholarship 良好的学术传统
graduate program 研究生课程
long-cherished desire 珍藏已久的梦想
prestigious 有声望的
relevant 相关的
tuition 学费
well-equipped 设备精良的
well-staffed师资强大
4. Model sentences:
Complaint letter
1) I am writing to you to complain about
2) I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with
3) There are some problems with the flat that I wish to bring to attention. For one thing, there is…For another,
4) I can hardly bear/tolerate/put up with it any more
5）I sincerely hope that it will review its management system, with the view to providing, better service to the public.
6) I hope that the authorities concerned will consider my suggestions and improve the situation as best as they can.
7) We trust that you will now consider this matter seriously and make an effort to prevent the recurrence of this kind
8) We will appreciate your willingness to make up for the loss.
Inquiry Letter
1) I would like to obtain some information about…
2) I would like some detailed information on/about
3) I am an overseas student who lives/studies in.
4) I am writing to you in the hope that I may obtain.
5) I wonder if there is a tennis club available.
6) I would be much obliged to you if you could let me know the procedures I have to go through
7) Y our prompt and favorable attention to my inquiry would be highly appreciated
8) I am looking forward to a favorable reply at your earliest convenience.
Apology Letter
1) I am awfully/terribly sorry for what I have done.
2) I feel very guilty for what I have done to you.
3) I am afraid what I have done has caused many inconveniences to you.
4) I regret to inform you that I am unable to do…
5) Please accept my most cordial and humblest apologies for…once more
6) I will try my utmost not to make such a stupid mistake again.
7) I am so sorry to have put you to so much trouble
Thank-you letter
1) I take this opportunity to express to you my deep appreciation for the kind assistance you rendered me.
2) I wish there were a better word than “thanks” to express my appreciation for you generous help.
3) My appreciation to you for your generous help is beyond words. I wish I could repay it one day.
4) Please accept my most cordial thanks for your timely help, which I will always remember.
5) Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind help.
Job Application Letter
1) I have read your advertisement in Shenzhen Daily for a position of a sales engineer,
2) I wish to apply for the position of…which you advertised in yesterday’s Shenzhen Daily.
3) I am very interested in exploring the possibility of obtaining a position as a sales engineer with your company.
4) I read with interest your advertisement which appeared in…and would like to take up the challenge as a… with your firm.
5) After completing my four-year course at…university in 1990. I was employed by ABC company as a…
6) I believe I am well prepared, both psychologically and academically, for the post.
7) I believe I have the appropriate qualifications and experience for this post, and therefore, here I am enclosing my curriculum vitae.
8) Upon graduation, I first worked as…The following job was, and currently I am working for
9) I am available for an interview every afternoon. Please contact me at…
10) I hope that after reviewing my enclosed resume you will kindly give me an interview so that I can elaborate on my studies and working experience.
11) I hope you would consider my application favorably and grant me an interview.
12) With the kind of experience I have accumulated, I would expect a salary of not less than…
Study Pursuit
1) I am deeply interested in your graduate program in the Dept of …and plan to apply for admission for the fall of 2001
2) I am writing to request admission into the Dept of…at your University for the spring semester of 2001. It is my long-cherished desire to pursue study of Computer Science at a university in Canada.
3) I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward the necessary materials and relevant information at your earliest convenience.
4) If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
5) Y our university is a well staffed and well-equipped institute with a long history and a fine tradition of scholarship, enjoying a worldwide fame I will certainly feel greatly honored if
I am fortunate enough to be admitted into it.
6) Would you please let me know the procedures for admission at your earliest convenience?
7) I am writing to inquire about the possibility of being accepted as a graduate student in your university upon my graduation.
8) I wish to pursue my Master’s degree in your university.
5. Model Letters.
1) Y ou rent a flat through an estate agency. The heating system has stopped working. Y ou rang the agency several days ago but no man has been sent to fix it. Write a letter to the agency. Explain the situation and tell them what you want them to do about it.
Dear Sir,
I am a resident living in Flat C of Apartment Building Four. I would like to inform you that the heating system in my apartment has been out of order for several days. I request that you send someone to take care of it.
Since I rented this flat through your agency two months ago, I have been quite satisfied with your service. However, a week ago, the heating system stopped working any more. I have rung your office several times about this, but no one has ever turned up to fix it. This makes me begin to doubt about your management and service. And you know it is
freezing cold these days, how can one bear living in a room without heating? I wish you could do as you have been promoting. Please send someone to deal with my poor heating system and bring warmth to me. I am nearly frozen every night.
I request that the repairman come to fix it in two days; otherwise, I would move to another place and even write to the newspaper. I really do not mean to do so.
Thank you in advance.
Y ours sincerely.
Sun Dage (195 words)
2) Y ou are an overseas student in a college where there are no sports facilities. Y ou intend to take part in a sports club near the college. Write a letter to the club manager for information of the club such as cost, hour, facilities, and so on.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am an international student from China, who is currently studying in a college near your sports club. I got your club’s nam e and address from one of my classmates. I am quite interested in joining your sports club; therefore I am now writing to obtain some basic information about your club and the membership. I hope you will give me favorable reply.
I am a sports fan. I used to go in for different kinds of sports activities before I came here. I am in particular keen on swimming and badminton and I am quite good at both. However, I am very disappointed to find that there is no sports facility in this college. I can hardly believe this is a college with a swimming pool and a badminton court. Fortunately, one of my classmates told me that your club offers excellent facilities and service to the public and that college students enjoy a certain percentage of discount Now I would like to know something about the membership. Would you please inform me what I have to do to obtain membership? How much shall I pay for your service?
I would be very grateful if you can consider my inquiry and give me a favorable reply at you earliest convenience.
Y ours sincerely,
Linda Ning
3) Y ou broke your leg due to a traffic accident and were hospitalized for a month, during which you received many cards, letters and flowers from your classmates. Now you have recovered and been back home. Write a letter or them to explain your condition in detail and thank them at the same time.
Dear friends,
Today I returned to my long lost home. It is so nice to be back home. I take this opportunity to express to you my sincere and heartfelt thanks to you for your kind comforts and encouragement rendered me during my stay in hospital. I am so fortunate to have you as my closest friends.
Thanks to the horrible accident, I begin to treasure what I have now. It was your kindness and comforts that helped me through the tough period and stood up from the pains. I can never thank you enough. Y our cards, flowers and smiling faces are like a warm fire in the dark freezing winter night, which will always remain a comfort and give me strength and spur me forward, surmounting all sorts of difficulties lying ahead. I can say that without your encouragement I could not have recovered so soon.
Once more I would like to say “thank you” to you all. I wish there were a better word than “thanks” to express my gratitude.
With love,
Jack
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