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Unit One Note
* To recognize the natural, frequent, and productive ways people use notes for real purposes.
* To collect examples of everyday notes and short correspondence.
* To demonstrate your ability to write notes to accomplish things of interest or importance.
* To demonstrate your ability to read and understand the notes you receive.
Objectives:
Lead-in Activity:
Discussion:
What kind of people do you think you should write a note to?
2. On what occasions do you think you need to write a note?
3. What do you think is the difference between a letter and a note?
Samples:
Sample One
Sample Two
Sample Three
Sample Four
Tuesday, A.M.
Dear Mrs. Green,
I very much regret I was unable to attend the meeting this morning owing to a severe attack of illness. I am enclosing here with a certificate from the doctor who is attending me, as he fears it will be several days before I shall be able to resume my work. I trust my enforced absence will not give you any serious inconvenience.
Sincerely yours
Jack
Sample one: Asking for Leave
Notes for sample one:
1. Expressing regret for the inconvenience caused by taking leave.
2. Stating the reason for asking for leave.
3. Providing with evidence or corroboration.
4. Being sincere and truthful.
Words and expressions:
owing to : 因为、由于 attack: n (疾病)的突然发作
enclose: v 附上 certificate: n 证明
resume: v 继续 absence: n 缺席
enforce: V 强迫、迫使 inconvenience: n 不便
*have a high blood pressure :有高血压
*ache all over:全身疼痛
*feel very bad/very ill/ unwell/ poorly: 感到不舒服
*feel run down:感觉虚弱,体力不支
*have a bad appetite:胃口不好
*have a sore throat: 嗓子疼
*have loose bowels: 拉肚子,腹泻
*My eyes have been sore:我的眼睛发疼
Sentence Patterns:
I very much regret that ------
I am enclosing herewith a -----
I trust that ------
I beg to apply fo