内容正文:
应用文写作之咨询信
A Letter of Inquiry
“Letters of Inquiry”
A letter of inquiry asks someone for specific information.
So it is necessary to make the tone of the letter friendly and make it easy for the recipient to identify and provide the information you need.
Three Criteria
To be appropriate
To be concise
To get to the point
To be appropriate
假定你是李华,计划在暑假去英国学习。在网上,你看到了某英国夏校的广告,请给该校写一封电子邮件,询问有关情况。内容如下:
学校的课程安排。
相关的住宿,学费等问题。
注意:
词数80词左右
可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
【实例 1】
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’d like to know something about your summer school.
I have great interest in learning abroad and I have many hobbies, and I want to know how many courses you have. Besides, you should tell me where I live and how much I need to pay. Also, as I am crazy about foreign culture, I’m sure my horizons can be broadened and insight deepened.
Thanks for your reading and looking forward to learning in your school.
Yours,
Li Hua
Taking potential readers into account is very important!
To be appropriate: A good beginning is half done!
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’d like to know something about your summer school.
I have great interest in learning abroad and I have many hobbies, and I want to know how many courses you have. Besides, you should tell me where I live and how much I need to pay. Also, Also, as I am crazy about foreign culture, I’m sure my horizons can be broadened and insight deepened.
Thanks for your reading and looking forward to learning in your school.
Yours,
Li Hua
Who is that?
Who is your recipient?
friends
organizers
professors
【Tip 1: 得体的内容】
开门见山。
表明身份、信息来源+写信目的。
To be appropriate: A good beginning is half done!
【Tip 1: 得体的内容】
【Tip 2: 得体的语言】
I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information regarding / concerning…
I’m writing to consult you on some relevant information about…
开门见山
I am Li Hua, attracted by your online advertisement and I am keen to inquire more detailed information concerning...
I am Li Hua, who has seen