3、感谢信

　　Directions: After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by Mr. Shakespeare. Write a special letter to express your thanks.

　　Dear Mr. Shakespeare,

　　I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude. I am referring to that unfortunate accident the other day, when I was knocked off my bike by a taxi.

　　If it had not been for your timely assistance in giving me first aid, I fear that the consequences might have been much serious. Everyone agrees that it was your quick-witted response in that emergency that has led to this satisfactory outcome.

　　Although nowadays people in mounting numbers talk about the need to be unselfish, we see very few people practice what they preach. If there were more people like you, this world would be a much nicer place.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Li Ming
4、邀请信

　　Directions: You want to invite some friends to a party. Write an invitation letter to them individually, elaborating on the reason why such a party should be held, and what activities will be arranged for them.

　　Dear Wangcai,

　　I will hold a dinner party at my house on April 1, 2008 to celebrate Mr. Guo Jing’s marriage with Ms. Fujiwora. As you are a close friend of us, we would very much like you to participate in the celebration and share our joy.

　　The occasion will start at seven o’clock in the evening, with the showing of their wedding ceremony. This will be followed by a dinner party. At around ten, we will hold a small musical soiree, at which a band will perform some works by Bach and Strauss.

　　If you do not have any prior appointment on April 1, we look forward to the pleasure of your company.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Li Ming
5、告示

　　Directions:

　　The Students’ Union of your department is planning a Chinese Speaking Contest. Write an announcement which covers the following information:

　　1) the purpose of the contest,

　　2) time and place of the contest,

　　3) what is required of the candidates,

　　4) details of the judges and awards.

　　You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use Department of Chinese Language and Literature at the end of the announcement.

　　Chinese-Speaking Contest

　　January 19, 2008

　　To improve students’ ability to speak Chinese and enrich after-class activities, the Students’ Union of Department of Chinese Language and Literature is organizing a school-wide Chinese-speaking contest to be held on Saturday next week (26 January) at the Students’ Auditorium. Those who are interested in taking part in it may sign up with the monitor of their classes before Tuesday next week. Five professors will be invited to be judges. The first six winners will be given awards. Everybody is welcome to be present at the contest.

　　The Students’ Union

　　Department of Chinese Language and Literature