1、英语书信作文分类讲解书信作文分类讲解1 投诉信You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task.You are very much dissatisfied with the light, seats and the services of the local train. Write a letter of complaints to the authorities explaining the situation.You should write at least 150 words.You do not need to write
2、 your own address.Dear Sir/Madam,I am writing to complain about the services on the Beijing-Hangzhou train which I took on January 20, 2006.Few of the seats in my compartment had covers; those that did were broken, and the purpose of the covers seemed to be to hide the damage. When I asked the atten
3、dant for hot drinking water, she simply answer that I should find it myself or buy mineral water in the dining car. My bunk was so uncomfortable that I found it impossible to sleep during the overnight part of the journey. On top of all this, the train arrived five hours late, as a result of which I
4、 missed an important appointment.I am sure you will agree that commuters satisfaction is essential if your company is to remain competitive. That is why I have brought the above points to your attention.Yours sincerely,John Smith2 询问信询问信的主要目的是寻求所需的信息。写作策略：首段：简述题目场景，表明写作意图。主体段落：询问具体问题，如果某个问题较为重要，可以单独
5、占一个段落。结尾段：表明获取信息的急切心情；提供联系方法；体现礼貌原则，再次感谢。As part of a student survey project, you are organizing a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town. Write a letter asking for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, and the dates of its opening and closing, and if t
6、here are any discounts available.Dear Sir, I am organizing a group of students to pay a visit to the historical exhibition in your town. This visit will be part of our schools activities to encourage the students to take part in social surveys. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could supply me w
7、ith the following information. First of all, what are the dates between which the exhibition will be held, and what are the daily opening hours? Secondly, what is the size of the exhibition, what is its theme and what objects are on display? Thirdly, are there other activities being held in connecti
8、on with the exhibition? I must point out that I hope to bring over students to the exhibition. So I would like to inquire if there is any discount available on entrance tickets for students. If so, how much is the discount and what is the minimum number of students necessary to qualify for it? I loo
9、k forward to your reply. Yours sincerely George Moore 3 请求信对收信人提出要求，希望对方满足要求。写作策略：首段：表明写作意图，要提出什么样的要求。主体段落：说明请求的原因，应具体展开结尾段：希望对方回复，体现礼貌原则。You find that your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to
10、obtain a refund.Dear Prof. James, I am writing to formally request to withdraw from two courses: Introduction to Elementary Education (EDU 602) and Teaching Methods(EDU619). The main reason for reducing my course load is that I am finding it extremely difficult to manage six courses. In the beginnin
11、g of the term, I was perhaps overly optimistic about juggling both my full-time studies and my part-time job(20 hours/week). Because I really must work part time. I have no choice but decrease my course load. I am planning on taking the two courses during the summer semester, if they are available,
12、so that I will be able to complete all the courses for the degree program by the following year. I would also like to request a tuition refund, and I hope I am not too late to receive the full reimbursement. I am sorry for any inconveniences I have caused by this change in plans. This decision was n
13、ot taken lightly, and I do appreciate the kind consideration you have shown to me. Thank you for your attention to these requests. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 277-9144. I look forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely yours,Jane Carter4 道歉信项收信人表明歉意，请求对方对自己的某种过失表示谅解。
14、写作策略：首段：表明写作意图，对某事表示歉意。主体段落：说明道歉的具体原因，应展开。结尾段：再次致歉，请求收信人的谅解。One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you can not manage to meet him at the airport on time. Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to identify you.Dear Mary, I am very
15、 much looking forward to your visit to my city. Just 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 ea
16、rly in the morning, and the quickest I can get to 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. By the way, as we have never met I must tell you how to recognize me: I am of medium height and hav
17、e a small mustache. In addition, I will be carrying a copy of the morning newspaper tucked under my left arm. Looking forward to our first meeting.Yours sincerely,Harry5 感谢信对收信人的某一行为表示感谢。After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person. Write a special letter to express y
18、our thanks. Dear John, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude. I am referring to that unfortunate accident the other day, when I knocked off my bike by a taxi. If it had not been for your timely assistance in giving me first aid and taking me to a nearby hospital, I fear that the consequence
19、s might have been much more serious. The doctor says that my broken leg is healing well, and the bruises and cuts I suffered will soon be completely better. In addition, the taxi company has agreed to pay my hospital bills. Everyone agrees that is was your quick-witted response in that emergency tha
20、t has led to this satisfactory outcome. Although nowadays many people talk about the need to be unselfish and to help others, we see very few people practicing what they preach. But you showed your selfless action that you are an exception. If there were more people like you, this world would be a m
21、uch nicer place.Yours sincerely,Ted6 建议信对收信人就某一问题提出建议和衷告。写作策略：首段：表明与收信人的相关性，表明写作意图。主体段落：针对情况提出具体建议或衷告。结尾段：总结建议。You have a friend who is about to enter university and he wants you to advise him which subject to specialize inhistory, in which he is very interested, or computer science, which offers be
22、tter job prospects.Dear John, You have saked me for my advice concerning whether you should study history or computer science at university, and I will try to make some useful suggestions.You must keep in mind that, above all, your university training is a preparation for your future career. Therefo
23、re, your first consideration should be to study a subject which will best equip you to earn a living. There is no doubt that the field of computers offers far wider job opportunities than history. Besides, we are now in the age of the high-technology revolution. For the foreseeable future, not only
24、will it be necessary for everyone to be computer-literate, it will also be necessary for them to be equipped with computer skills merely to earn a living! History, I am afraid, however fascinating it may be, offers few career prospects. Of course, you dont have to devote all your time at university
25、to studying computers and nothing else. On the contrary, you will find that you leisure hours are enriched while you prepare yourself for a worthwhile career in computers.Yours sincerely,James 7 求知信写信人就某一职位像收信人提出请求。写作策略：首段：表明写作意图。主体段落：介绍相关工作经历及本人个性，表明你可以胜任这个职位。结尾段：表示感谢和期待。You want to apply for the f
26、ollowing job. Write a letter to Mr. More describing your previous experience and explaining why you would be suitable for the job.Dear Mr. Moore, Re: Waitress position I am writing to express my interest in your recently advertised position for a waitress. Enclosed with this letter is my resume, whi
27、ch further details previous work experience and qualifications. Not only do my qualifications and work experience make me a candidate for the job, my personality is well suited to working as a waitress. I am a very friendly person who can quickly establish rapport with people of all ages. In my last
28、 waitressing job, I had over a dozen repeat customers each day. And, the fast-paced environment of waiting on tables suits me well, because I thrive on working under pressure. In fact, my former boss was surprised at both my incredible stamina and efficiency in dealing with customers orders. I would
29、 like to meet with your earliest convenience, to discuss the possibility of working at your restaurant. I can reached at 463-9234 during the days and 924-6868 after 6 p.m. Thank you for your consideration of my application. I look forward to meeting you in the near future. Yours sincerely,Martha Sco
30、tt8 推荐信向收信人推荐第三者做某一种事情。写作策略：首段：表明写作意图。主体段落：说明推荐原因，介绍被推荐者的相关工作经历或个性特点。结尾段：表示感谢和期待。One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her.Dear Sir/Madam, I have learn from your newspaper advertisement that your center is orga
31、nizing an international summer camp for overseas teenagers, and you are looking for a bilingual assistant tutor to work with the children. I am writing to you to recommend one of my best friends, Helen Wang, for this post. Helen used to be my classmate at Beijing Normal University, where she was alr
32、eady a very active organizer and participant in extracurricular activities. With her outstanding leadership skills and cheerful personality, she was elected chairperson of the Student Union several times. Busy as she was she passed the college English Test Band Six and completed her majorteenage psychologywith an excellent school record. Upon graduation she was assigned to be a teacher in an international high school in Beijing, wh
