结构要点申请信是向收信人提出某个请求的信件，包含三个部分：

　　1. 提出请求；

　　2. 说明原因；

　　3. 请求回复并表示感谢。

　　Write a letter to apply for a membership in an organization in about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter, using “Li Ming” instead.

　　Dear Mr. Peterson,

　　I am writing to apply for a membership in your musical band. My music teacher, Prof. Huntington, strongly recommended that I attend such a renowned organization, telling me that it would benefit me in many years to come.

　　I have been loving music ever since I was in elementary school. I learned piano at eight and flute at twelve. I hope I can grow up into a good saxophone player in your team—with so many music lovers around me, I will surely become more creative and enthusiastic.

　　If my application could be taken into favorable consideration, I would be most grateful. I am looking forward to your early reply.

　　Best regards.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Li Ming

　　申请信2

　　语言注意点申请信开篇应点明主题，语言简练。接着说明做此申请的原因，即自己所具备的申请条件，这一部分需重点明确，论述充分。最后请求回复并表示感谢时，应采用礼貌、诚恳的措辞。

　　Write a letter in about 100 words to apply for a membership in a community service team. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter, using “Li Ming” instead.

　　Dear Sir,

　　I have heard that a service team which aims to help the old and the handicapped will be organized in our community. I am very much interested in it and want to join the team.

　　I now study in Tongji University and my parents live here. It is known to all that it is a virtue to help others in need. As a college student, I am eager to do something for the society. Helping others is meaningful in that we not only bring others convenience and strength but also gain pleasure and satisfaction ourselves. Therefore, please allow me to join the team. I will certainly try my best.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Li Ming