内容正文:
咨询信
A letter of inquiry
Teaching objectives
After the class, you will be able to:
1. think about and analyze the structure of inquiry letter.
2. master the useful expressions via modifing the sample.
3. write a counseling letter by using what have learned.
咨询信
咨询信是写信人对某方面的信息感兴趣, 希望进一步了解详细信息的信件,表明写信人对某方面的信息感兴趣。咨询信,问句较多,写时要避免句式单调,可利用一般疑问句、特殊疑问句、反义疑问句、选择疑问句使句式更丰富,也可用间接引语提问。
假定你是李华, 最近你在当地报纸上看到一则游泳培训班的广告, 称其有专业的教练(instructor) , 一周包会。你想在暑假参加训练, 请你写一封咨询信了解相关情况, 要点如下:
1.训练的具体时间和地点;
2.条件和费用;
3.其他特别注意的事项。
注意:
1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
考题回顾
假定你是李华。你打算暑假去美国参加一个国际中学生夏令营活动。请根据下面提示信息用英语写一封咨询信,询问这个夏令营的有关情况。
内容包括:
1.你打算参加为期几周的夏令营;
2.询问开营日期、地点、主要活动和费用。
注意:
1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
考题回顾
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你准备在寒假期间参加学校组织的英文演讲比赛,在准备期间遇到了困难。请给你的外教Jim写一封邮件,向他寻求帮助,内容包括:
1.介绍英文演讲比赛的相关信息 (主题、目的.....)
2.说明你的困难。
注意:
1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
考题回顾
(2014全国卷I)假如你是李华,计划暑假期间去英国学习英语,为期六周。下面的广告引起了你的注意。请给该校写一封信,询问有关情况。
注意:1.词数100左右
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文流畅。
参考词汇:住宿—accommodation
(箭头所指内容)
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a student in China, planning to go to Britain to attend a summer school during the vacation. I am writing to see if it is possible for you to offer me information regarding your six week English course.
Thank you for your kindness, and your early reply to this letter will be highly appreciated.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
Body
Para 1:
表明身份+背景+目的
Para 3:
表达感激+期待回复
To begin with, I would appreciate it if you could tell me when the course will start and how many class hours there are per week. What's more, what about the class size? I wish there would be fewer students in a class, in which case students can get more attention. Additionally, I'd also like to know how much I have to pay for the course and whether accommodation is included. Last but not least, what deserves my special attention is whether there will be any host families or university dormitories.
Para 2: 询问具体信息
时间
课程设置(上课形式)
课程费用
(是否包含住宿费)
住宿问题
自我介绍
写作背景
表达感激和期待回复
第一段
第二段
第三段
咨询信
写作目的
时间
课程设置(上课形式)
咨询具体信息
课程费用(住宿费是否包含)
住宿问题
【实战演练】
假定你是李华,下周三美国 Green高中的访问团将来你校参观交流,作为校学生会主席,请给对方联系人Lily写一封邮件,询问对方相关事宜。内容包括:
1.日程安排;
2.饮食习惯;
3.其他要求。
注意:1.词数 80 左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
自我介绍.
写作背景
表达感激和期待回复
开头段
篇中段
第三段
咨询信
写作目的
日程安排
饮食习惯;
咨询具体信息
其他要求
校学生会主席
美国 Green高中的访问团将来你校参观交流
询问对方相关事宜
?
高频句式思维导图
咨询信
Para 1
开头句
Para 2
篇中句
Para 3
结尾句
自我介绍+写信背景+目的
I’m Li Hua, a Chinese student studying in…. Delighted to learn that…, I am writing to see if it is possible for you to offer me some information regarding / concerning…
我很高兴得知……,我写信想看看您是否能提供一些关于……的具体信息。
2. I am writing to consult you on some relevant information about…我写信是为了向你咨询……的相关信息
高频句式思维导图
咨询信
Para 1
开头句
Para 2
篇中句
Para 3
结尾句
具体列举3-4要询问的问题
1. The questions I need to consult are listed as follows.
下列是我想咨询的问题。
2. I would appreciate it if you could tell me…
如果你能告诉我……,我将不胜感激。
3. Would you be so kind as to tell me…?
您能告诉我……吗?
4. Another point I am not certain about is…
我还不确定的另外一点是……
5. What deserves my special attention is whether…
值得我特别关注的是……
你们什么时候会到?
疑问句:When will you arrive?
I would appreciate it if you could tell me when you will arrive.
你们有对什么食物过敏吗?
疑问句:Is there any food you are allergic to?
Another point I am not certain about is whether there is something that any of you(你们当中的任何人) are allergic to.
我可以知道你们是否还有其他特殊要求吗?
疑问句:Is it possible for me to know if you have any special needs?
What deserves my special attention is whether it is possible for me to know if you have any special needs.
注意语序
高频句式思维导图
咨询信
Para 1
开头句
Para 2
篇中句
Para 3
结尾句
感谢+期待回复
1.Thank you for your kindness and your timely attention to this letter will be highly appreciated.
谢谢您的善意,对于这封信的及时关注我将不胜感激。
2.I’m looking forward to a favorable reply at your earliest convenience.
我盼望着您尽早回复。
3.I would greatly appreciate a response from you at your earliest convenience.
请在方便的时候尽早回复,我将不胜感激。
【参考模板】
Dear_______,
I am______(自我介绍). Delighted to learn that_____________(背景信息), I am writing to see if it is possible for you to offer me some information regarding __________________(要询问的内容).
For a start, could you be so kind as to tell me _____________ (第一个问题)? Moreover,I would also like to know______________(第二个问题). Most importatntly, what deserves my special attention is_______________(最重要的一个问题).
Thank you for your kindness, and your early reply to this letter will be highly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Dear Lily,
I'm Li Hua, president of the Student Union of our school. Delighted to learn that your group from Green High School will come for a visit, I have some questions to ask you before your arrival so that we could make your visit go smoothly.
To begin with, I would appreciate it if you could share your schedule of your visit. In this case we could get prepared for it accordingly. What's more, we would offer both Chinese and American food during your visit, but do let us know if there is something that any of you are allergic to. Last but not least, I'd like to know whether you have any other special request.
Your early reply to this letter will be highly appreciated. We look forward to meeting you next Wednesday.
Yours,
Li Hua
【参考范文】
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