雅思G类小作文.ppt

1、Task 1 G - letter writing,This task assesses the candidates ability to follow English letter writing conventions (i.e. what order to put information in, what style to use, how to start and finish a letter), to use language accurately and appropriately and to organize and link information coherently

2、and cohesively,The situations they are asked to write about are common, everyday topics.,such as writing to a college accommodation officer about problems with accommodation writing to a new employer about time management problems they are having writing to a local newspaper about a plan to develop

3、a local airport writing to a renting agency to sort out problems with the heating system in their house,The style of writing that candidates use depends who they are asked to write to.,Candidates need to write in a style that is appropriate for their audience and that will help them to achieve their

4、 purpose for writing, e.g. writing to a friend (informal) writing to a manager (semi-formal or formal).,All the information from the bullet points must be included.,Candidates should note that they will be penalized for irrelevance if the response is off-topic or is not written as full, connected te

5、xt e.g. using bullet points in any part of the response, or note form etc. They will be severely penalized if their writing is plagiarized (i.e. copied from another source). Candidates do not need to include any addresses at the head of their letters.,Candidates may be required to request or give in

6、formation and/or explain a situation. To do this, they may need to do some of the following:,ask for general factual information provide general factual information express needs, wants express likes or dislikes express opinions/feeling express complaints make requests make suggestions/recommendatio

7、ns,剑6 P113 - FORMAL,You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter Introduce yourself Explain what is wrong with the furniture Say what action you

8、 would like the landlord to take,Dear Mr Smith, I am your tenant from Flat 3 on Riverside Street. We met each other when I signed the rental agreement in your office. I have lived here for months now and I am writing to complain about some of the furniture. As you may remember, the dining table is i

9、n very poor condition and has uneven legs. It also does not match the dining chairs as there are too low to be comfortable for a table of that height. When I first pointed this out to you, you agreed to provide a brand new dining set. However, you have not done so and I would really like to resolve

10、this matter as soon as possible. If it is more convenient for you, perhaps you could simply replace the table by finding one of a suitable height for the chairs. This would solve the problems without too much cost, so I hope you agree to this proposed solution. Looking forward to hearing from you, Y

11、ours sincerely, M.M. Egil,剑桥真题8 P116 - INFORMAL,You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter Explain why you have moved Describe the new house Invite your friend to come and visit Begin your letter as follows: Dear . ,Dear Dave, I am writ

12、ing to let you know that at last we have moved to a bigger house！We just couldnt go on living in the two-bedroom bungalow now that the twins are growing up and the new baby has arrived. So we started looking - and one thing led to another and finally here we are in our new home. Im sure youll like i

13、t. We have three bedrooms now, and a very modern bathroom and kitchen. The kids are happy because there is much more space with the big living room and the garden outside. But Michel is the happiest of all because he doesnt need to do much decorating. Why dont you come round this weekend and see wha

14、t you think of our new place? We would all love to see you and if the weather is good we can have a barbecue in the garden. Our new address and phone number are below, so give us a call and let us know when to expect you. Lots of love, Francoise,G类信函词汇语法注意事项,正式与半正式 informal & semi-formal Noun Verb P

15、hrase Verb consideration consider think about French/Latin (30%) Germanic (70%) inform tell, schedule set the date 礼多人不怪 be polite apologize very sorry sorry inform: 上级对下级, Id like you to know 下级对上级,G类信函词汇语法注意事项,过去时现在时 进行时 一般时 I was wondering /I am wondering/ I wonder 语态 voice: passive 客观, active 主观

16、 被动语态描述事实, 主动语态表述观点, 不要用简写 no abbreviation E.g. ASAP, AAMOF,LOL,雅思G类小作文常用句型,10种常考信函 投诉信/求职信/推荐信/道歉信/感谢信 邀请信/询问信/请求信/失物信/建议信 注意正式和半正式句型的区别,1.投诉信开头常用句式 I am writing to complain about I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with sb about sth I am writing to inform you that I am dissatisfied with you

17、r I regret to have to inform you that 1.投诉信结尾常用句式 I would like to have this matter settled by the end of It would be grateful if you could take this matter into consideration. I understand you will give immediate attention to this matter. I hope that the above situation will be improved as soon as p

18、ossible. Your effort to will be highly appreciated by all. We will appreciate your willingness to . I am looking forward to a favorable reply at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration and I will be looking forward to your reply.,2.求职信开头常用句式 I am writing to express my interest in

19、 your recently advertised position for a I am very interested in exploring the possibility of obtaining a position as 2.求职信结尾常用句式 Thank you for considering my application and I am looking forward to meeting you. If you need to know more about me, please contact me at I am looking forward to a favora

20、ble reply at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration and I will be looking forward to your reply.,3.推荐信开头常用句式 I would like to present for your consideration in your search for a . With reference to your requirements, I shall, without reservation, recommend as an ideal candidate.

21、3.推荐信结尾常用句式 Therefore, I do not hesitate to recommend as the right person for your consideration. Any favorable consideration to this letter would be considered a personal favor.,4.道歉信开头常用句式 I am writing to apologize for I am writing to say sorry for 4.道歉信结尾常用句式 I sincerely hope that you will be abl

22、e to think in my position and accept my apologies. Please accept my sincerest and deepest apology. I apologize most sincerely for I am truly sorry to have done Please forgive me I owe you an apology I am so sorry to have put you through so much trouble,5.感谢信开头常用句式 I am writing to extend my sincere g

23、ratitude for I am grateful to you for I appreciate it more than I can say. I truly appreciate your kindness. I would like to convey in this letter my heartfelt thanks to you for I wish there were a better word than “thanks “to express my appreciation for your generous help. 5.感谢信结尾常用句式 I must thank

24、you again for your generous help. Many thanks for your kindness and hospitality. It was kind and generous of you to do this for me, and I appreciate it more than I can say. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for Thank you again for your kindness. Again, I would like to express our warm thanks to

25、you.,6.邀请信开头常用句式 I am writing to invite you to I wonder if you could come 6.邀请信结尾常用句式 I would feel honored if you could come. We would be looking forward to your participation in the party. I really hope you can make it. Its a pleasure for me to invite you to We sincerely hope that you can make it.

26、We would be honored to have you there with us.,7.询问信开头常用句式 I would be most grateful if you could send me information regarding sth. I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information regarding I would like to request some information about I am greatly concerned about I wou

27、ld like to obtain some information about 7.询问信结尾常用句式 Your prompt attention to this letter would be highly appreciated. I am looking forward to a favorable reply at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration and I will be looking forward to your reply. I am looking forward to hearing from you.,8.请求信开头常用句式 I am writing to seek for your assistance in I am writing to formally request to 8.请求信结尾常用句式 I would like to thank yo