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Section B(3a-3c)
Let’s Communicate!
Unit 8
Lead-in
I can’t talk with my mom about my homework.
I don’t know how to say ‘sorry’ to my friend.
I don’t know how to tell my dad I failed the test.
I’m too shy to talk with my new classmates.
What communication problems do you usually have?
I often argue with my mom when talking about phone time.
I don’t know how to ask my teacher questions when I don’t understand lessons.
Do you want to learn more communication skills?
Lead-in
Professor Jones is an expert in teenagers’ communication skills.
HOW?
Minghua Middle School wants to invite him to give a speech.
Writing an invitation letter is a proper and formal way to invite the professor.
What should be included in the invitation?
topic
date
time
place
...?
Scanning
Read and underline the date, time, place, and topic of the speech.
3a
place
time
date
topic
A good invitation letter must be clear with key information like date, time, place and topic.
Letter format
Date(日期)
Salutation (收信人称呼)
Body(正文)
Closing (结束语)
Complimentary close (结尾敬语)
Signature (签名)
Introduction(简介)
Event details(活动细节)
Wishes
Important points
Event details(活动细节)
purpose
time
event
cost
reasons
expecting a replay
expressing wishes
Date(日期)
Salutation (收信人称呼)
Signature (签名)
Wishes
Language Points
Dear Professor Jones,
We would like to invite you to give a speech at our Education Talk event. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on 10th January. If you are able to attend the event, we will cover all your travel and hotel costs.
The event is an excellent opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to hear new opinions and ideas. If you can spare the time to give a speech on teenagers’ communication skills, we are sure the students will benefit a lot from you.
We are looking forward to your reply. If you have any special needs, please let us know. It would be a great honour to have you speak at our school.
Yours sincerely,
做演讲
举行;发生
能够
参加此次活动
承担你所有的交通和住宿费用
一个极好的机会
听取新的观点和想法
抽出时间
从……中获益良多
期待你的回复
特殊需求
极大的荣幸
Do you know how an invitation letter usually starts and ends?
Read and choose
Decide whether each sentence is the opening (O) or the closing (C) for an invitation letter.
3b
____ A. Hoping to meet you there.
____ B. I’m writing to invite you to ...
____ C. I hope you’ll be able to make it.
____ D. We would like to invite you to ...
____ E. Looking forward to seeing you then.
1. Opening sentences usually state the purpose of the letter directly at the beginning.
2. Closing sentences often express thanks, hopes or looking forward to a reply at the end.
Tips
C
O
O
C
C
Now that we know how to write an invitation to a guest speaker, it's time to invite all students and their parents to attend the speech.
Prepare to write
Write a letter to invite all students and their parents to attend the speech. Make sure you use the right structure and include these points:
3c
• the opening and the closing sentences
• the date, time, the topic of the speech
• why they should attend the speech
(with if-clauses)
单句写作
2
1. 演讲将于下周在我们学校举行。
2. 这将是一个很好的机会来让你学习沟通技巧。
3. 如果你参加,它会对你有很大益处。
4. 如果你想来,请在1月4日之前回复我们。
5. 很荣幸能邀请到您参加这次活动。
The speech will take place in our school next week.
This will be a great opportunity for you to learn communication skills.
If you attend it, it will benefit you a lot.
If you want to come, please reply to us before January 4th.
It’s a great honour to invite you to take part in this event.
Sample
Minghua Middle School
26 December 2025
Dear students and parents,
We are excited to invite you to our school’s Education Talk event on the topic of teenagers’ communication skills. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on 10th January in the school hall.
This talk will be given by the famous Professor Jones. It is an excellent opportunity for you to learn useful communication skills, share your thoughts, and build better relationships. We believe both students and parents will benefit a lot from this meaningful event.
Please join us on time. We look forward to seeing you there!
Yours sincerely,
Minghua Middle School
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