《应用文写作》课件邀请信(英语)

1、Writing skills and samples 邀请信Letter of Invitation Writing Skills 邀请信是邀请亲朋好友或知名人士、专家等参加某项活动时所发的约请性书信。在国际交往以及日常的各种社交活动中，这类书信使用广泛。 邀请信分为两种：一种是正规的格式 (formal correspondence)，也叫做请柬;一种是非正规格式(informal correspondence)，就是一般的邀请信。 请柬通常有固定的格式，应注意文字排列精心设计，一般以一个或两个完整的意群为一行。一般用第三人称形式写作。 请帖有三种格式：1. X invites you to

2、 a reception (party, etc.)at (place) on (date) at (time).2. You are warmly (cordially) invited to attend a reception (party, etc.) at (place) on (date) at (time).3. X requests the pleasure of your company (the company of Mr.Y) at a reception (dinner, etc.) at (place) on (date) at (time). 在这三种格式中，最后一

3、种比较正式，其他两种比较随便。除了上述基本内容外，在请柬右下角一般还附有其他说明：一种是写R.S.V.P.（请答复），再写电话号码；或写For Regrets Only,意思是：如不能参加，请回话（反过来说，如能参加可不必答复）。一种是注明需要穿哪类服装，如果写Dress Informal, Dress Optional，意思是衣着随便；一般场合可不加注，或注Lounge Suit/ Day dress；正式场合注Black tie. 邀请信作为信的一种形式可参照一般书信的格式去写。但要掌握好下列几点：1) 说明邀请对方参加什么活动、邀请的原因是什么。2) 将活动安排的细节及注意事项告诉对方。

4、诸如时间、地点、 参加人员、人数，做些什么样的准备及所穿的服饰等。3) 为了方便安排活动，如有必要，可注明请对方予以回复看看 能否应邀及还有哪些要求等。 Sample 1Letter of InvitationThe Government of Victoriainvites Professor Liu Kang to a Reception at Parliament House, Melbourne on Monday,21st August 2006, at 5:30 p.m. to meet Delegates Attending the 3rd International Commu

5、nity Education Conference Dress: Lounge Suit May 7, 2005Dear Xiao Li, Ive just heard from Jiang Ling that you are going to visit our city. While youre here, why dont you come and stay with us for a few days or longer? Luckily, Ill be on holiday when youre in our city, so I could show you around. You

6、ll be greatly surprised at so many changes that haveSample 2Letter of Invitationtaken place here ever since you visited the city last time. Im really looking forward to seeing you again. Do write soon and tell me when you can come. Yours , Li Hong Sample 2Letter of Invitation慰问信Letter of Comfort Wri

7、ting Skills 亲友生病、受伤或由于某种不幸事件蒙受了损失，应该写信表示慰问。慰问信与普通书信格式相同，但要注意措辞。如果病情并不严重或损失不大，慰问信可写得轻松一些。若是病情严重或损失重大，就应写得深沉。写慰问信时一定要围绕一个中心，那就是使收信人从中得到安慰和鼓舞，不要随信写上一些不相干的事情。总之，慰问信要规范、简短、感情真挚。常用的句型有： I was shockedsaddeneddistressed/grieved to hear that I just cannot tell you how sorry I was to learn of/that We are hopi

8、nghope for/to /that慰问信常用词语1. Tom and I send our love and our deepest sympathies to you both. 我和汤姆向你们致以真诚的问候和深切的慰问.2. Please accept my most sincere sympathies and best wishes. 请接受我最诚挚的慰问和最美好的祝愿.3. I cannot tell you how sorry I felt when I was informed of your illness. 得知你生了病,我心里真不知有多难受.4. All of us a

9、re hoping for your quick return to health. 我们盼你早日康复.Sample Letter of Comfort April 6, 2005Dear James, Ive just heard that you are in hospital. I think you are very wise to find out once and for all whats causing your trouble, and get it over. I hope that by the time this note reaches you, youll be feeling a great deal better. Im sure that now it wont be long before you are entirely and completely yourself again. Love, Song Qi Task 1: You are required to write 2 letters of invitation according to the following informat