内容正文:
A Formal Letter
By Yang Wenjiao
Learning Objectives:
1. To distinguish between formal and informal language.
2. To master the structure and formal language expressions of an inquiry letter.
3. Be able to write a formal email to ask for more information.
Activate Judge the sentence for informal(×) or formal (✔)!
What’s the deadline for submission and the judging criteria? ( )
I would like to know the deadline for submission and the judging criteria? ( )
When is the test? ( )
Could you kindly inform me of the time schedule? ( )
Tell me more detailed information. ( )
I am wondering whether you could provide some specific information concerning the cultural festival. ( )
Read for writing
Step 1 read for structure
Opening Gratitude & Closing
Body Specific Inquiries
Ending Self-introduction & purpose
Step 2 read for key information
Q1: Why does Liu Ze write this email?
Q2: What information does Liu Ze want to know?
Q3: How does Liu Ze address the receiver of the email?
Q4: Is the style of the email formal or informal? Can you find some examples?
Step 3 Sentence Builder
Read and translate the following sentences.
1. (辩论俱乐部) As a member of the debate club, I am writing to inquire about the detailed information regarding the inter-school competition rules.
2. (音乐比赛)Would it be possible to tell about the judging criteria and the details of the great prizes?
I would like to ask if there are any specific requirements for the musical style of the entries?
What are the rules regarding the choice of music pieces?
3. (短片电影节)Could you please share the specific requirements for the short films?
4. (武术课)I would like to know the class schedule, including the start and end times and how long each session will last.
5. (新学校电影俱乐部)Could you tell me more about the activities that will be held in the club?
6. (文化节)I am wondering if you could provide some specific information concerning the cultural festival.
Step 4 Personalized Writing(Be Luca’s Secretary!)
Option 1 Cloze Writing ( choose either one of the four cloze writing material and complete it)
Option 2 Rewrite Liu’s letter to make it more concise (要求:包含至少两个询问句;用语要礼貌)
Subject:
Dear ___________,
Yours’ ____________,
Li Hua
Step 5 Peer Review(用到两个问题,礼貌用语2个固定句式,称呼)(stars and wishes)
Exchange drafts in pairs (use ☆ for strengths and 💡 for suggestion.
Evaluation Form
Items
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suggestions
Structure
More than two questions
polite
content
Homework
1. Polish your writing with AI tools.
2. Try to do the following writing assignment from previous Gaokao paper.
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