道歉信和解释信

1、Letter Writing道歉和解释信1Concept: to make an apology and explanation for an unhappy thing, like being late, breaking ones promise etc. and then try to make it up 2Brainstorming:Episode 1: You went home in a haste after the final exams, forgetting to return the books your borrowed from your roommate. Ste

2、p 1: Explain the situation at that time;Step 2: Figure out ways to make it up.3SampleDirections: One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you cannot manage to meet her at the airport on time.4SampleDear Mary,I am very much looking forward to your visit to my city. J

3、ust think: after all these years of writing to each other, we will finally have the chance to meet! However, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to meet you at the airport as soon as you arrive. The reason is that your flight will arrive early in the morning, and the quickest I can get to

4、 the airport will be about an hour after you land. Please wait for me in the arrival lounge. You should be able to have breakfast there while you wait. 5By the way, as we have never met I must tell you how to recognize me: I am medium height and have a small mustache. In addition, I will be carrying

5、 a copy of the morning newspaper tucked under my left arm. Looking forward to out first meeting. Yours sincerely,Harry6Questions based on the sample1. How many parts does an apology letter usually consist of?2. What does each part deal with?7Basic structure and expressions第一段:简明说明写信目的，为自己的过失表示歉意，希望得

6、到对方的谅解。道歉的表达：I am awfully sorry that I cannot I am very sorry for my rudeness/thoughtlessness/ bad manners.I feel sorry for my failure to I am writing to express my sincere apology for my 8 5. I regret to inform you that I am unable to 6. I believe you can understand that I have not intended to hurt

7、 you.7. Please forgive me.8. I feel guilty for what I have done to you.9第二段：详细说明当时情况，解释原因，语气要诚恳。1. Now let me explain what happened to me that day.2. I had intended to 3. I am afraid what I have done has caused many inconvenience to you.4. I am to blame for this silly mistake.10第三段：提出补救方法，具体提出自己的想法，希望能弥补过失，消除误会。1. In order to remove our misunderstanding, I would like to invite .2. To make up my fault, I will,3. To compensate for your loss, I decide to .4. I wish you could give me a chance to make up for my fault.5. I hope the settleme