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八、咨询信
咨询信是写信人对某方面的信息感兴趣,希望了解详细信息的信件。具体写作结构如下:
1.开头句
(1)I am writing to ask you some relevant questions.我写信向你询问一些相关的问题。
(2)I’d like to know whether you can tell me something about...我想知道你是否能告诉我有关……的情况。
(3)I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information regarding/concerning...我写信是想知道你能否给我提供有关……的信息。
(4)I am wondering if you could/would let me know something about...我想知道你能否告知我有关……的情况。
(5)I’m writing to inquire/ask for some information/details about...我写信是为了咨询有关……的信息/细节。
2.中间句
(1)To begin with,I wonder what...Besides,I’m at a loss what...Last but not least,how should I...?首先,我想知道……此外,我对……感到茫然,最后但同样重要的是,我应该如何……?
(2)I’d like to know something about...I would also like to inquire...我想知道关于……的一些事情。我还想咨询……
(3)Another point I am uncertain/unclear about is...我还不确定的另外一点是……
(4)Could you be so kind to tell me the time arrangement for...?你能告诉我……的时间安排吗?
(5)I’d be grateful if you could let me know if there are any special requirements for...如果你能告诉我……有何特殊要求,我将不胜感激。
3.结尾句
(1)I am looking forward to your immediate/prompt response.期待你的及时答复。
(2)I would be very grateful if you can send me a reply as soon as possible.如果你能尽快给我回复,我将非常感激。
(3)Could you be kind enough to send me some relevant booklets on the abovementioned aspects?请你给我发送一些跟上述诸方面有关的小册子好吗?
(4)Thank you for your kindness,and your prompt reply to this letter will be highly appreciated.感谢你的善意,对于你对这封信的及时回复我们将非常感激。
假设你是李华,你的英国朋友Tim邀请你参加他们学校组织的暑假夏令营。你想参加,现在就此事向他咨询该活动的相关事宜。请你根据以下提示给他写一封信。
1.感谢他的邀请;
2.询问夏令营的相关事宜(具体日程安排、需要携带的物品等);
3.希望尽快得到回信。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
满分佳作
名师点评
Dear Tim,
Thank you so much for inviting me to take part in the summer camp organized by your school in the approaching summer holiday.Quite interested,I am writing to enquire about further details.
Above all,I wonder if it is convenient for you to inform me of the specific schedule.Could you tell me when it will begin and how long it will last? Besides,as this is my first experience to participate in such an activity,would you be kind enough to offer any suggestions on what items I specially need to take with me? What’s more,what attention should be paid to in the activity?
I am really excited and looking forward to it.I would appreciate it if you could give me a reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours,
Li Hua
1.文章开头表达感谢邀请并表明写信目的;中间就一些问题进行咨询;最后表达希望和感谢。使用了咨询信的套语:I am writing to enquire about further details.和I would appreciate it if you could give me a reply at your earliest convenience.
2.文章主体部分使用了特殊疑问句和宾语从句委婉地咨询了相关信息。使用了过渡性词语above all,besides,what’s more。
3.文章还使用了高级词汇和句式,如:it is convenient for you to...。
假定你是美国纽约的一名高中生Chris,你打算暑假来天津学习汉语,并写信向在天津的笔友李津咨询他们学校的相关课程。内容要点:
1.说明写信目的;
2.咨询课程的情况(班级大小、是否侧重听说、能否与中国学生交流等);
3.询问是否提供食宿。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考范文
Dear Li Jin,
I’m going to study Chinese in Tianjin this summer vacation.I’m writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information regarding relevant courses in your school.
First of all,I want to know how many students there will be in each class and if the courses focus on listening and speaking practice.Besides,I wonder whether I’ll have the opportunity to communicate with Chinese students,which will surely be a good chance for me to learn more about China.At last,I would be grateful if you could tell me whether accommodations are included.
I’m looking forward to your early response.
Yours faithfully,
Chris
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