TEM4便条

便条样本

英文便条的写作难度不大，但是要得满分或高分就必须保证格式正确，内容符合所给的条件要求, 即所给条件的每一点内容都要在便条中具体化。

1. note of introduction

1.The name of the person to be introduced 2.His/Her identity

3.The purpose of the introduction 4.Appreciation

October 20, 2011

Dear Mr. Sullivan,

This is to introduce Mr.Hu Ming. He is a linguistics student at our university.Mr.Hu is looking for a teaching assistant's post. Any assistance rendered him would be highly appreciated. Thank you.

Sincerely yours Geoffrey Jackson

2. note of invitation 1.What invitation it is 2.The time and the place

3.The pleasure of seeing the addressee on that occasion 4.A reply is expected.(In some, this is not mentioned)

It is evident that Meili and Wang Fang are close friends, thus Wang Fang signs herself as \"yours\".

October 20, 2011

Dear Meili,

We are going to have a music appreciation evening in our classroom this coming Saturday. The time is 7:30pm.Symphony No.9 by Beethoven will be on the program. We should like to have you join us ,as we know you are one of the classical music lovers. Drop me a line if you are interested. Hoping to see you on Saturday.

Yours, Wang Fang

3. note of a telephone message

It is necessary to give the name of the person who called and exact time of call. The message must be stated clearly and in good order.

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10a.m.,1 March

Prof. Johnson,

Prof. Smith called at 9:50a.m. He said his rheumatism prevented him from leaving the house in this nasty weather. So he would not be able to come to discuss the energy project with you and your colleagues. He sent his regards to Mrs. Johnson.

Mary

4. note of thanks

Besides expressing our gratitude, we also show our pleasure at the gift itself, for example, we may say that it is exquisite or it is just what we want, etc. We may also show our appreciation of the sender 'considerateness or his/her cleverness at picking out the right thing ,etc.

October 20, 2011 Dear Aunt Mable,

Thank you for your wonderful gift! How could you possibly have known? I did need a more sophisticated recorder. The old one that I have has seen me mature from a lanky school boy to a college student. Indeed, it has more than served its purpose. Remember? It was also a present from you. Again a million thanks!

your loving nephew, Henry

5. note of congratulation

One usually relates how he/she hears of the good news, what the good news is, how he/she is happy for the addresses...,and then extends his/her congratulations.

October 20, 2011 Dear Prof Cai,

We have just been informed that your lifework on elementary Chinese teaching methodology had been fully recognized during the recent International Conference on Language Education where your article \"Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language\" was awarded first prize. This is the first honour ever won by a Chinese scholar. Since we are your students, we know, of course, how you've worked. You are fully worthy of it! Please accept our heartiest congratulations!

Respectfully yours, Ron, Mable, Kay, Pete

6. note that gives information

One must state the news/information clearly. Since it is a note, It should be short and to the point.

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August 22, 2005

Dear Liuping,

This is to inform you that Prof. John Jefferson has arrived in Shanghai. He will give a series of lectures on banking. We are going to have a welcome party in his honour. The date is set foe next Tuesday,26 August,at3p.m.,at the College Guest House. It is expected that everyone in our class will participate, so that he can get to know our Department and his future students. Please write if you cannot come.

Huang An

7. note to make arrangements

One has to be very precise as to the time, place and what has been arranged. Everything must be stated very clearly. Usually a reply is expected.

October 20, 2005 Dear Dr. Baker,

As previously arranged, you are invited to deliver a lecture on humanism at our university sometime in August. Your lecture is now scheduled for Monday,14 August, at the University Auditorium. A car will be sent to bring you to the university at 1:30p.m.Please inform us if you are otherwise engaged. Thank you..

Mary Cooper

8. note to keep in touch with a friend

We usually give information as to our present work, address, etc. Then we ask after our friend and express our wish to keep in touch with him/her.

October 20, 2011 Dear Minliang,

We haven't met each other since July, after the crucial matriculation exams. I have eventually passed the examination and am now a first-year business administration student. My present address is P.O. Box No.101,PuJiang University. I heard that you are now an English major in Hujiang University. How do you feel about being a college student? I'm now a freshman, and I think the name suits me well as I do feel that everything around me is so fresh to me. If you are not too busy, drop me a few lines. Hoping to hear from you soon.

Jiawei

9. note offering tickets to a friend

In notes of this kind, the specific offers should be clearly mentioned. Usually the reason for the offer is given. Sometimes a reply is required if the contents require one.

October 20, 2011

Dear John,

I've got two tickets for the Chinese Folk Song Concert, which is on this coming Sunday at the

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Lyceum Concert Hall,at7:30p.m.I know you have always been a music lover. But do you care for vocal recitals? The singers are all famous vocalists from all over the country. And the orchestra is also composed of top Chinese instrumentalists. If it suits you, we can go together. Please let me know by calling me up at the office.

Ken

10. note accepting an invitation 1.appreciation of being invited

2.his/her certainty of having a good time

3.his/her assurance of being punctual/his/her apology for having to be late(optional) 4.his/her offer of help(optional)

5.his/her looking forward to the occasion

October 20, 2011

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you for asking me to come to your house-warming party. I have long heard that you've moved to the suburbs, away from all kinds of conveniences. I'm a little surprised that you seem quite happy with your new house. I'd be only too glad to come and see for myself. You can count on me to be punctual. You are quite a green hand at housekeeping, as is known to all. Do you want me to come earlier to help? Looking forward to seeing you.

Love, Kate

11. note declining an invitation 1. appreciation for being invited

2.reason for not being able to attend 3.regret for missing such an occasion

4.extending felicitation, etc. should the occasion require

October 20, 2011 Dear Rebecca,

Thank you for inviting me to your 20th birthday party. But, alas, I must stay away from this gala occasion, which, to me, is excruciatingly painful. You see ,I've been down with the flu for some time now. And I was told that I wouldn't be able to recover soon. I can't pass on the virus to you all. It really breaks my heart to miss this great party! All the same, my heartiest congratulations!

yours, Kate

12. note regretting not seeing someone

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The tone must be apologetic and an explanation of the reason for being absent is also necessary. A hope to remedy missing the opportunity is usually suggested.

October 20, 2011 Dear Conrad,

I just got back from a lecture. I saw your note and read it with great regret. When you were in my neighbourhood I had to be away! What a trick Lady Luck played on us! Fortunately you'll still be in town for the next two days. We'll still be able to meet and have a nice chat. I'll call on you at your hotel at 6:00p.m.tomorrow.Be seeing you.

Bernard

13. note returning something borrowed 1.the thing that is being returned

2.his/her gratitude for the address's kindness 3.the thing has served its purpose

4.hope to get more help in the future(optional)

October 20, 2011

Dear Marian,

Here are the six cassette tapes you were so kind as to lend me. I'm happy to inform you that they have helped me enormously. I more than passed the listening test---I was highly praised by the teacher. They have really helped me wonderfully. I really don't know how to thank you enough. I hope you'd help me again in the future. Again my heartfelt gratitude!

Laura

14. note asking after one's health 1.source of sad news 2.expression of regrets 3.some comforting words 4.some \"get well soon\" words

October 20, 2011 Dear Harold,

Gary told me yesterday that you are down with the flu. To tell you the truth, I was a little surprised. You never used to be sick .Then I recalled that you'd been extraordinarily busy with your work recently. You must have been weakened physically somehow. You do need a good rest. I'm sure you'll be up and around very soon. Take care and best regards!

Paul

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