内容正文:
Unit Two Notice
Objectives:
* To learn formats for writing notices.
* To become familiar with various types of notices.
* To be able to write various types of notices
Lead-in Activity:
Discussion:
1. What are the ways to make your notices more effective?
2. What are the ways to make your notices more attractive?
3. What are the main features of the language used in notices?
Samples:
Sample One
Sample Two
Sample Three
Sample one: Notice of a Meeting
Department Head Meeting
A meeting will be held at 2 o’clock on Friday, July 7th in the conference room to discuss the financial program of the company. All department heads are required to be there on time and every one present must prepare copies of their suggestions for the program.
Administrative Office
July 5th, 2008
Notes for sample one:
1. Heading helps readers to focus on the purpose as quickly as possible.
2. Body is mainly about the information that is being conveyed.
3. Name of the person issuing the notice, or the department issuing the notice.
4. Position of the person issuing the notice.
5. Date of the person issuing the notice.
Words and expressions:
Administrative: 行政的
Sentence Patterns:
There will be a meeting/conference in ---
It has been decided by the board of directors that ---
All the department heads are requested/required to meet in the conference room at ---
It has been decided/scheduled that a meeting will be called to discuss problems concerning---
Sample Two: Notice of a Business Opening
The Opening of the Yantai Trading Co. Ltd
The Yantai Trading Co. Ltd, which mainly covers the import and export of household appliances, opens on Nov. 8. To mark this special occasion, customers will be able to enjoy a 20% reduction on the price of your purchase and, for the first three days, home delivery of large items is free within the urban area.
All are warmly welcome!
Address: 26, Tashan Road, Zhifu District Yantai City
Telephone:6665533
Sentence Patterns:
To mark the special