《商务英语写作》课件Homework and keys for Lecture 13

1、Letters of Invitation Lecture 13 Question One What is the Definition of Invitation Letter?I. Definition of Invitation Writing The invitation letter is a kind of social letter, either used in the official commercial activities or unofficial occasions to invite some friends, colleagues, customers or c

2、lients and so on to attend the events such as party, ceremony, etc. Question Two What is the Format of Invitation Letter?1. The Format of Invitation WritingAn invitation letter contains:The headingDateInside addressSalutationBody of letterComplementary closeSignatureEnclosure The BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3、of XYZ CORPORATIONInvites you to attend a dinner party in honor of JONH SMIHTPresident and Chief Executive Officerto be held at the ABC Hotel, Atlanta on Friday evening, September 14 at 7:00 P.M.RSVP2. The Content of Invitation Writing The content of Invitation letter mainly focuses on the social ev

4、ent:(1) the occasion(2) the time(3) the place(4) the detailed information(5) more words and sentences to encourage the invitee to take part in the events. Part Three ExercisesI. Translating into Chinese1. We take pleasure in inviting you to come to the anniversary. 2. You are cordially invited to at

5、tend the formal dinner in honor of Peter Chang on Dec. 15. 2009, at 7:30 at International Hotel. 3. Please note that this is a black-tie event. RSVP with the names of those attending by this Thursday. 4. I am grateful to be able to accept your invitation and would be an honor to celebrate this memor

6、able occasion with you. 5. Unfortunately, due to a previous commitment on that day, I am unable to celebrate this memorable occasion with you. Keys to I. Translating into Chinese1. 我们荣幸地邀请您参加周年纪念会。2. 竭诚邀请您参加定于2009你那12月15日晚7:30于国际酒店为Peter Chang 举办的酒会。3. 请注意着正装， 本周四前与会者请实名回复。4. 收到您的邀请非常感激并很荣幸能与您一起分享难忘

7、的时刻。5. 十分抱歉，由于当时事先有约，实难赴会。II. Translating into English1. 十分荣幸地邀请您参加这个会议。2. 作为杰出公众人物，您的到来，我们将万分荣幸。3. 我们相信，您对我们的造访将增进彼此之间的了解，对未来的合作有极大的益处。4. 真诚地盼望您能与我们一起共享盛事。5. 兹代表凯特布朗教授邀请您出席本月18日下午三点 到五点在我校大学生俱乐部举办的茶会，敬请光临。II. Keys to translating into English1. We take pleasure to invite you to attend this conventio

8、n.2. As a prominent public figure, we would be honored by your attendance. 3. We do hope that you will be able to join us in this event. 4. We believe your visit will provide an opportunity for you to make a better understanding and be of great benefit to your future cooperation. 5. I am writing on behalf of Professor Kate B